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WSL9x: Running Modern Linux Kernel on Windows 95/98/ME — A Technical Deep Dive
A developer has accomplished what many would consider impossible: running a modern Linux kernel directly on Windows 95, 98, and Millennium Edition. The project, called WSL9x, is a proof-of-concept...
Windows 11 Insider reboot shifts Canary to raw builds, Dev to polish, Beta to public preview.
Microsoft’s Windows Insider reboot is shaping up as more than a cosmetic refresh. In a pair of recent official posts, the company laid out a sharper channel strategy, a new feature-flags model,...
Microsoft Defender Is Enough for Most Windows 11 Users, Microsoft Confirms
Microsoft has settled a long-running debate with a definitive answer: for the vast majority of Windows 11 users, Microsoft Defender is sufficient protection. The guidance, published in a new support...
Microsoft Copilot Evolves from AI Drafting Tool to Autonomous Workflow Agent
The Evolution of Microsoft Copilot: From Drafting to Delegating Microsoft is transforming Copilot from a simple drafting assistant into an agentic workflow engine. The latest wave of features,...
Open-Shell, ExplorerPatcher, Windhawk restore Windows 11 25H2 Start menu
The Problem: Microsoft's 25H2 Start Menu Overhaul Windows 11's 25H2 update introduced a redesigned Start menu that has left many users frustrated. The new layout removes the ability to show recently...
Microsoft Veteran Exodus Risks Windows 11 Quality, Security Amid AI Pivot
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to employees, a move that could accelerate the departure of experienced engineers and program managers. The initiative, reported by multiple sources, targets...
New Windows 11 Policy Lets IT Admins Remove Microsoft Copilot App via Intune
Microsoft is giving enterprise IT admins a new way to curb Copilot sprawl in Windows, and the move says as much about governance as it does about product design. Through the new...
Microsoft-Backed Dreamspace Lets Windows Developers Build Blockchain Apps with Natural Language Prompts
Microsoft’s venture arm M12 has invested in Dreamspace, a startup that aims to simplify blockchain application development through a prompt-based interface. The tool allows developers to describe...
Stellantis and Microsoft's AI Partnership Delivers Early Cost Savings, But Adoption Hurdles Remain
The automotive industry has seen countless technology partnerships announced with great fanfare, only to fade into obscurity. But the Stellantis-Microsoft collaboration is different. It's not just...
Scaleway Wins 20+ Petabyte French Health Data Hub from Microsoft Azure
France’s Health Data Hub (HDH) is finally moving away from Microsoft Azure. The national platform for health data will migrate to Scaleway, a French cloud provider, in a clear signal that...
AC Black Flag Remake requires RTX 4070 for 4K ray tracing in 2026
Ubisoft has officially unveiled the PC system requirements for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake, and the numbers tell a stark story. What was once a mid-range gaming experience in 2013...
Miroki AI Robot on Azure Helps 8 of 12 Kids Skip Anesthesia During Radiation
The Institut du Cancer de Montpellier’s deployment of Miroki, an AI-enabled companion robot running on Microsoft Azure and Azure OpenAI Service, is more than a feel-good healthcare pilot. It is a...