Putin might allow software piracy
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Oh those sanctions

After years of making a pretence of being against software piracy, the Russian government is expected to give companies and individuals the right to pirate what they like.

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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 offers more power and performance
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Replaces the Surface Book

Software King of the World Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 5 is going to offer more power and performance at the top of the portfolio if the leaked details prove right.

Microsoft wants your credit card details
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Windows 11 test build contains unpopular feature

Software King of the World Microsoft seems to think that it is time to insist that its customers hand over their credit cards as part of a Windows 11 install.

Controversial Bobby Kotick set to get $15 million
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There is no such thing as karma

Microsoft is set to give controversial Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick more than $15 million to go away or $22 million if he sorts out the mess he created first.

Microsoft’s updated data wiping tool now leaves data behind
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Not sure that Vole got the point of a data wiping tool

Software King of the World Microsoft has “improved” its data wiping tool on Windows so that it actually leaves data behind.

Microsoft testing new Windows 11 features
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Dev channel full

Software King of the World, Microsoft has started testing a huge collection of new features, UI changes, and redesigned apps in the latest Windows Insider preview for Dev channel users.

OS/2 about to get a modern browser
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Firefox no longer warpy enough for time warps

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

Big Windows 11 update rolls out
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Can run Android apps in the US

Microsoft is releasing its first big update to Windows 11 today, which includes a public preview of Android apps on Windows 11 at least in the US.

Microsoft managers want their staff back in the office
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Getting the white boards ready

Software King of the World Microsoft has warned its worker Voles that they will need to be back in the office next month to hear their managers give long dull speeches about kicking balls running and paradigms.