Gizmodo

AUGUST 18, 2021

The same goes for some operating systems. The next version of Windows is due this fall, and with the beta out for developers and Windows insiders, there have been plenty of chances to dive into the OS to see what’s next from Microsoft. They say that some people never change. And there’s evidence of the same old story.…

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The Verge

MAY 4, 2021

Microsoft will start fully removing Adobe Flash from Windows 10 this summer. The Windows 10 “Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player,” which permanently removes Flash as a component of the operating system, will become mandatory starting in July. Windows Server 2012, and Windows Embedded 8 Standard.

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A new architecture for computer processors, unveiled by Microsoft this morning under the name “Pluton,” will take security technologies that currently exist in a separate hardware component in Windows PCs and integrate them directly into the central processing unit, promising a major advance in security.

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Windows Microsoft Security Architecture 131

The Verge

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Microsoft is finally signaling the end of the legacy Control Panel in Windows 11. The software giant introduced a number of changes in its Settings section of Windows 11 earlier this year, and this month the company has started testing even more ways to replace Control Panel functionality. The Control Panel in Windows 11.

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Windows Microsoft Operating Systems Network 121

The Verge

JUNE 24, 2021

Now that Microsoft has announced Windows 11 , you may be wondering what you’ll need to install it. Confirming information pulled from last week’s leak , all you’ll need to run it is a 64-bit CPU (or SoC), 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage, specs that are only slightly higher than Windows 10’s current requirements.

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Windows Microsoft Storage Hardware 93

CTOvision

JUNE 18, 2015

The next great platform, however, is about connecting everything in your home — from lights and windows to coffee machines and slow cookers. The Internet of Things is the catch-all phrase used to discuss a vast array of various now-connected objects that may or may not want to talk to one another. Learn more here on The Verge.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Microsoft will soon force Windows 11 Pro users to create a Microsoft account and be connected to the internet for the initial setup process. The new requirements mirror those for Windows 11 Home, which has required an internet connection and account since it launched in October of last year. Read more.

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Windows Microsoft Internet Operating Systems 88

Gizmodo

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

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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Gizmodo

JULY 26, 2021

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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Gizmodo

JUNE 24, 2021

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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Windows Microsoft Operating Systems System 65

Gizmodo

JUNE 24, 2021

Microsoft just took the wraps off Windows 11 , its long-awaited visual overhaul of the PC operating system used by more than a billion people. But now that we know what Windows 11 looks like, how can you start using it? Read more.

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Windows Operating Systems How To Microsoft 70

Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

Windows 11 is on the way, and if you’re curious, you can actually try it out right now. If you’d rather wait for polished public version of Microsoft’s next operating system to be released, there are some things you need to check on your PC ahead of time to make sure there’s a smooth and stress-free transition. Read more.

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Windows Operating Systems System Backup 71

Gizmodo

JULY 2, 2021

Windows 11 might be grabbing most of the headlines at the moment, but Windows 10 remains Microsoft’s current operating system, and it’s received a fair few updates and new features since it launched six years ago.

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Windows Operating Systems System Microsoft 58

Gizmodo

AUGUST 31, 2021

We’re getting closer to a Windows 11 launch date: Microsoft announced that the next generation of its operating system for PCs will begin rolling out as a free upgrade beginning Oct. Read more.

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Windows Operating Systems Microsoft System 83

Gizmodo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

There are plenty of reasons why you might wait to upgrade to Windows 11. In many cases, your machine might not be ready for the update, but upgrading to a new operating system can be a significant disruption to your daily life. The last thing some of us can take right now is the loss of routine. Read more.

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Windows Operating Systems How To System 66

The Verge

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 — even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free. If you have an older system but are worried that it won’t support Windows 10 — or if you simply don’t want to deal with Windows anymore — I have a suggestion: Switch to desktop Linux. No harm, no foul. Try Mint out.

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Linux Windows How To Operating Systems 106

Gizmodo

MAY 21, 2021

For most of us, occasionally switching up the desktop wallpaper is about as adventurous as we get when it comes to customizing the appearance of Windows. But there are in fact a multitude of ways to transform the operating system to perfectly customize its look—either through Windows’ own settings or with the help of… Read more.

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Windows Operating Systems System Microsoft 70

Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

Windows 11 is going to be a major upgrade. The company published a blog post officially detailing the system requirements for Windows 11. It lays out the processors and systems that will be compatible with the new operating system, while… Read more.

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Hardware Windows Operating Systems Microsoft 73

Gizmodo

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The current version of Windows Media Player has been around for more than a decade. So, after all these years, Microsoft is finally pushing out a new app designed to handle everyday media playback in Windows 11. Read more.

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Media Windows Microsoft Operating Systems 99

Gizmodo

JULY 30, 2021

Windows 11 is on the way, bringing with it a fresh design and eliminating some features while adding new ones. One of the technologies that Microsoft’s next operating system is bringing with it is DirectStorage, promising super-fast loading times for next-gen SSD storage.

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Windows Operating Systems Storage System 86

Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We already know Microsoft is launching Windows 11 on Oct. 5, but what would a new operating system be without new hardware to showcase it? Microsoft is having what many have pegged as a Surface hardware event on Sept. 22 at 8 a.m. It’s all virtual, of course, and there’s a link available if you want to… Read more.

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Hardware Windows Microsoft Operating Systems 53

Gizmodo

JUNE 17, 2021

It’s about time Microsoft introduced something new, and we’re pretty sure that what’s on the way is a new version of Windows. Specifically, we expect to see Windows 11, because Windows 10X has all but kicked the bucket before it even had a chance. Read more.

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Windows Microsoft Operating Systems Architecture 101

Gizmodo

APRIL 7, 2022

I want to thank whatever stars aligned that surfaced this video of the Windows 95 launch event in my algorithm. While clips from the presentation have floated around online for decades, the full 90-minute keynote has been harder to track down. Uploaded this week by the angels over at the Blue OS Museum YouTube account … Read more.

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Windows Video Operating Systems Architecture 142

Gizmodo

JUNE 10, 2021

As we wait to hear more about the next big update for Windows, Microsoft just teased the upcoming launch event with a medley of various startup sounds. The melodies for Windows 95, Windows XP, and Windows 7 have all been slowed down and linked together to form an 11-minute “slo-fi” experience.

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Windows Microsoft Video Operating Systems 108

Gizmodo

JUNE 24, 2021

Windows is my desktop operating system. It’s what I’ve been using all my life. I feel just as married to it as my Android smartphone, which has been my mobile OS since the dawn of smartphones (or just shortly thereafter). But despite the different ways that I can sync the two platforms through apps and browsers, I… Read more.

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Windows Operating Systems Apple Mobile 54

Gizmodo

JULY 1, 2021

It hasn’t even been a whole week, and Windows 11 has already been successfully ported over to a smartphone. A very committed student of engineering, Gustave Monce , published a video to YouTube showing the latest developer preview of Windows 11 running on an old Windows Phone. Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 3, 2021

Windows 11 is arriving later this year , and with it, a new refreshed version of MS Paint and Photos. Initially spotted by Windows Latest , Microsoft has quietly posted pics of the two refreshed apps on Unsplash. Read more.

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Windows Microsoft Operating Systems 3D 101

Gizmodo

JUNE 17, 2021

Before mouse pointers and application windows and desktop wallpaper, you would interact with your computer through simple text commands typed into the command line. The command line interface is a throwback to a more basic age of computing. It was more rudimentary, but it had an appealing simplicity to it. Read more.

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Windows Applications Operating Systems Programming 115

Kitaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2022

In the era of digitization, books have not just endured the fierce competition from visual entertainment mediums but successfully maintained dominance over them, proving wrong the critics who predicted their demise years ago with the arrival of the internet. Books are accessible now more than ever, thanks to digitization. Neat Reader.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

If you’ve finally upgraded your PC’s software or unboxed a new machine and are getting started with Windows 10 for the first time ever, there are a few things you need to know. Read more.

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IT Toolbox

JULY 26, 2016

They were sued because they were trying to force the windows operating system users to use internet explorer over and above other browsers. Microsoft was claiming that the internet explorer program was an integral part of the operating system and couldn't

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Gizmodo

MARCH 26, 2021

Microsoft is changing even more Windows 10 icons as part of its latest Insider Preview Build 21343. The company has already redesigned the icons of its built-in apps and a few others, like Windows Security, Narrator, and Notepad. And back in 2018, Microsoft gave its Office icons a total overhaul. Even more changes… Read more.

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Gizmodo

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

While the jovial paperclip won’t improve your spelling or help you write a letter, Clippy is being resurrected as part of Microsoft’s new batch of emoji for Windows 11. Microsoft’s legendary talking office supply has returned from the dead. Read more.

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Windows Microsoft Operating Systems System 106

Gizmodo

JUNE 14, 2021

We still don’t know what’s next for Windows, though we will almost certainly find out at Microsoft’s event on June 24. Both Nvidia and Microsoft are urging users to upgrade to the latest, lest they get left behind in unsupported software land. Read more.

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Windows Microsoft Software Software 97

Gizmodo

JANUARY 26, 2022

Microsoft today previewed its first major Windows 11 update, which will bring taskbar improvements and long-awaited Android app integration. Also coming to the desktop OS are redesigned Notepad and Media Player apps and new ways to share windows. Windows head Panos Panay briefly teased the changes in a blog post that… Read more.

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Windows Media Microsoft Operating Systems 61

Gizmodo

JUNE 15, 2021

We’re just one week away from finding out what Microsoft has in store for the next version of Windows, but developer build leaks indicate Windows 11 is getting a dramatic visual overhaul. Read more.

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Windows Microsoft Development Operating Systems 72

Gizmodo

JANUARY 28, 2022

Windows 11 has been available to install since last October, and its first major update is already on the way. But Microsoft also released another OS, Windows 11 SE, which looks like Windows 11 and shares some common features, but there are also a slew of differences that separate Windows 11 SE laptops from their full… Read more.

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