Rufus 3.16 works around Volish restrictions
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Yes, you can install Windows 11 on older machines


Microsoft’s restrictions on devices that could run Windows 11 are seen as a major pain. Most users on older PCs see the “this PC doesn’t currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11” message.

Microsoft updates Windows for Android
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Tuesday, 24 May 2022 12:14

Microsoft updates Windows for Android


More integration than you can poke a stick at 

Microsoft has updated the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) to Android 12.1 and shipped improvements to Android integration with Windows, networking, the camera in apps, and the Settings app.

A relationship with Bill Gates is apparently toxic
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Melinda Gates points out what many Windows users already knew

The former wife of software king of the world, Sir William Gates III has admitted that it ended when she realised she could not trust his terms and conditions anymore.

OS/2 about to get a modern browser
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Thursday, 17 February 2022 11:41

OS/2 about to get a modern browser


Firefox no longer warpy enough for time warps

The OS/2 community is getting close to obtaining a modern browser on their ancient platform.

Windows needs eight hours to update properly
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Wednesday, 02 February 2022 12:05

Windows needs eight hours to update properly


My PC seems to be chatting to Vole a lot

Windows PCs will spend rather a long time talking to Seattle, according to the Microsoft IT Pro Blog.

2022 is the year of Android on the Window’s desktop
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Windows 11 will get Android Apps next month

Microsoft is planning to launch a public preview of its Android apps for Windows 11 next month.

Microsoft’s first 2022 patch Tuesday was pants
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Too much pain for users and admins

Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday for 2022 was so bad it appeared to have been written by the software genii at Apple.

Windows users should stop using Chrome warns Microsoft
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Pop-ups push Edge

Microsoft is warning Windows owners to stop using the Google Chrome browser and switch to Edge instead.

Windows on ARM space hots up
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Tuesday, 23 November 2021 12:18

Windows on ARM space hots up


Qualcomm’s Windows exclusivity about to end

Windows on ARM chips could be a space set to get more competitive.

Jobs tried to convince Dell to license Mac software to run on Intel-based PCs
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Tried to say it was better than Windows

Michael Dell has an amusing anecdote about Steve Jobs – the fruity cargo cult leader had a crack at telling him the Mac software was better than Windows.