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Celebrating 29 years of Windows 95 — How Microsoft's operating system evolved since the iconic Start menu was introduced

Join me in reminiscing how Windows 95 introduced the iconic Start menu and taskbar, which had a lasting impact on modern computing and remain a core part of Windows 11.

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Google packs its 'Essential' apps onto the Start menu in new Windows PCs to give Microsoft a run for its money

Google is launching a new desktop app dubbed Google Essentials, which according to the company will help users discover and install many of our best Google services, including Google Photos, Google Drive, and Google Messages.

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Google's putting all of its core services into an Essentials app for your Windows PC

Coming out to HP laptops first, Google Essentials offers quick access to Google Photos, Docs, and thousands of games.

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Google's new Windows app is its latest attempt to dominate your desktop

Google’s Essentials app will be preinstalled on HP laptops, with more Windows PCs to follow.

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Microsoft to kill Windows Control Panel in favor of Settings app

Microsoft confirms transition from Control Panel to Settings app.

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Microsoft finally confirms Control Panel is going away — what you need to know

Microsoft has finally confirmed that the Settings app will be replacing Control Panel as the long-lived feature depreciates.

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“Something has gone seriously wrong” — Dual-boot Windows and Linux systems get worrying warning following Microsoft update

Microsoft just fixed a two-year-old vulnerability, but in doing so, it caused widespread problems for dual-boot systems.

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AMD promises to fix (some) Ryzen 9000 gaming woes with the next major Windows 11 update

AMD just shared a post explaining why reviewers and the chipmaker saw different benchmark results when testing Ryzen 9000 CPUs. The good news is that the chips should receive a performance improvement in certain setups.

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AMD admits its chips actually have gaming 'parity' with Intel's 14th Gen, suggests lacklustre Ryzen 9000 performance could be because we're not fiddling with Windows' backend

AMD says it's "heard from the community" and has updated its official performance figures for the Ryzen 9000-series.

PC Gamer

Our favorite Start menu replacement finally supports Windows 11 on ARM and runs on my Surface Pro, fixing Microsoft's failures

Stardock developers have unveiled Start11 v2, designed to replace the stock Start menu on Windows 11. Finally, it now offers native support for ARM64 for Windows on Arm devices.

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Wish your Ryzen CPU was faster? Good news – a Windows 11 patch coming soon will give all newer AMD chips a free speed boost

AMD has clarified the controversy around Ryzen 9000 benchmarks with PC games, with some pleasing results.

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Windows Recall set for a return — when you can expect this controversial feature to appear

Microsoft continues working on the Windows Recall AI feature as a new version is rolling out to Windows Insiders in October that is supposed to be more secure.

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AMD updates Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 benchmark comparisons to Intel chips — details 'Admin' boost coming to Windows 11, chipset driver fix

AMD penned a blog post today to clarify Zen 5's gaming performance after withering criticism in the wake of its turbulent Ryzen 9000 launch.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows Recall is coming back to PCs in October, as part of the Insider Program

Recall will only be available to people who are part of the Windows Insider Program and its contents remain a mystery.

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Phil Spencer: "We have more Xbox console players than ever," as fans question Microsoft's multi-platform strategy

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer recently conducted an interview to discuss the Xbox platform and the future fans can expect from Microsoft, as the mood on social media continues to deteriorate.

PC Gamer

The Windows 11 dev build has an accessibility feature to use a single webcam across multiple apps at the same time but it may get more use as a streaming tool

Hurray! It may just become easier to see more of your face at a time.

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How to install Virtualbox on Windows 11 for free virtual machines

Oracle's Virtualbox is one of the most popular ways to create virtual machines, so here's how to take your first steps.

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Apple Podcasts follows Maps' lead by coming to your web browser

Following on from Apple Maps in July, Apple Podcasts can now be used on your web browser as well.

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Windows 11 version 24H2 review: A focus on quality and performance makes the 2024 Update a worthy upgrade

The Windows 11 2024 Update is Microsoft's annual feature update, and it introduces much-needed platform enhancements, quality-of-life updates, and performance improvements for Arm PCs. It will also be the first version to support Windows Recall.

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If I were going back to school, I would buy one of these 3 affordable AI PCs

It's been a hot minute since I last needed to go back to school shopping, but if I were looking to grab a new laptop for school, AI PCs would be at the top of my list.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets a release date on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC — and it's also coming to PlayStation 5

Xbox and Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is launching on December 9, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 launch following in 2025.

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Razer's latest wireless PC gaming headset rocks 9 zones of RGB lighting on each earcup

Razer has announced the Kraken V4 and V4 X PC gaming headsets, with the former being a premium wireless headset with lots of RGB lighting.

Windows Central

Final Fantasy 16 PC system requirements - can your system handle the grand spectacle of the latest Final Fantasy title?

Final Fantasy XVI's system requirements on PC platforms are now available for viewing on digital storefronts. Here's what you need to know for your PC to run the 16th mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series.

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How are you only going to release the LAST two games of a trilogy? Let me play the first game on Xbox!

I recently reviewed Cat Quest III on Xbox and had a great time, and will surely play Cat Quest II as well. However, the first Cat Quest game isn't on Xbox.

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How to get started with the new Outlook app for Windows 11

The new Outlook app for Windows 11 replaces the legacy Mail and Calendar apps (and soon the desktop version of Outlook), and in this guide, I will guide you through everything you need to know to make the switch and how to configure it.

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