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Vergecast: This week in operating systems

The Verge

This week, The Vergecast dedicates the show to operating systems — updates, releases, and rumors from this past week. where Microsoft will take their OS next (Windows 11?), and the debut of some new systems like Huawei’s HarmonyOS and Google’s Fuchsia OS. Microsoft looks ready to launch Windows 11.

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Microsoft Pluton: New chip design draws lessons from Xbox to make Windows PCs more secure

GeekWire

Microsoft’s new “Pluton” architecture has won support from Intel, AMD and Qualcomm. AMD, Intel and Qualcomm joined Microsoft in the announcement, signaling their intent to adopt the architecture in future chips. Windows has always been about security; this won't change as we look to the future.

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Windows turns 35: a visual history

The Verge

From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. At the time, many complained that Windows 1.0

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Valve’s new Steam Deck can run Windows and turn into a handheld Xbox

The Verge

Valve just announced its new handheld Steam Deck , powered by a custom Linux operating system. The 7-inch device will play the latest AAA games, and because it’s a PC, you’ll even be able to install Windows on it. That’s 7,586 games out of a possible 54,280 on Steam, compared to only 13 games on Steam that don’t work on Windows.

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Everything You'll Lose From Windows 10 When You Upgrade to Windows 11

Gizmodo

Windows 11 is on the way, and it’s going to bring with it a new look, new colors , and new features when it becomes available later in the year. But not everything that’s currently in Windows 10 is going to survive the upgrade. Read more.

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Windows 11 Is the Overhaul Microsoft Needed

Gizmodo

Today Microsoft announced the next big chapter for its ubiquitous operating system: Windows 11 is here, and while there’s some awkwardness to work out (specifically in the way Microsoft is handling Android app integration), Windows 11 feels like the big facelift Microsoft really needed. Read more.

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The Best Windows 11 Utilities to Install Now

Gizmodo

Windows 11 is here, which means that third-party utilities for Microsoft’s brand new operating system are rolling out as well. Some of them bring back features that haven’t been carried over from Windows 10, and some of them add extra functionality on top of Windows 11. Read more.

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