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The last UpdatePack 7 / 2008 R2 from Simplix is out.
It includes the last update (KB5073695) released for Windows Server 2008 R2 via Premium Assurance which also installs under Windows 7 unofficially.
Goodbye Windows 7 (and Windows Server 2008/R2), thank you for your service 🫡
It includes the last update (KB5073695) released for Windows Server 2008 R2 via Premium Assurance which also installs under Windows 7 unofficially.
Goodbye Windows 7 (and Windows Server 2008/R2), thank you for your service 🫡
January 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The last UpdatePack 7 / 2008 R2 from Simplix is out.
It includes the last update (KB5073695) released for Windows Server 2008 R2 via Premium Assurance which also installs under Windows 7 unofficially.
Goodbye Windows 7 (and Windows Server 2008/R2), thank you for your service 🫡
It includes the last update (KB5073695) released for Windows Server 2008 R2 via Premium Assurance which also installs under Windows 7 unofficially.
Goodbye Windows 7 (and Windows Server 2008/R2), thank you for your service 🫡
Windows cumulative updates are now separate for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.
It has a different KB update number, smaller file size and lack of A.I. components for the Windows Server 2025 update package.
Update packages made for Windows 11 won't install on Server 2025 and vice versa.
It has a different KB update number, smaller file size and lack of A.I. components for the Windows Server 2025 update package.
Update packages made for Windows 11 won't install on Server 2025 and vice versa.
January 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Windows cumulative updates are now separate for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.
It has a different KB update number, smaller file size and lack of A.I. components for the Windows Server 2025 update package.
Update packages made for Windows 11 won't install on Server 2025 and vice versa.
It has a different KB update number, smaller file size and lack of A.I. components for the Windows Server 2025 update package.
Update packages made for Windows 11 won't install on Server 2025 and vice versa.
Windows Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2 (unofficially includes Windows Vista and 7) has fully reached end of support as its Grandfathered Premium Assurance finally comes to an end, no more security updates will be released. 🪦
Windows Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2 is next... 💀
Windows Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2 is next... 💀
January 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Windows Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2 (unofficially includes Windows Vista and 7) has fully reached end of support as its Grandfathered Premium Assurance finally comes to an end, no more security updates will be released. 🪦
Windows Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2 is next... 💀
Windows Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2 is next... 💀
Microsoft has finally listened to its... business users.
Windows 11 Beta and Dev insider build 26220.7535 has a new group policy to remove Microsoft Copilot app.
It's located in User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows AI
However, there's a catch...
Windows 11 Beta and Dev insider build 26220.7535 has a new group policy to remove Microsoft Copilot app.
It's located in User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows AI
However, there's a catch...
January 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Microsoft has finally listened to its... business users.
Windows 11 Beta and Dev insider build 26220.7535 has a new group policy to remove Microsoft Copilot app.
It's located in User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows AI
However, there's a catch...
Windows 11 Beta and Dev insider build 26220.7535 has a new group policy to remove Microsoft Copilot app.
It's located in User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows AI
However, there's a catch...
A Microsoft Account isn't required to activate Windows 10/11 ;-)
January 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM
A Microsoft Account isn't required to activate Windows 10/11 ;-)
Since Windows Vista, the default volume level is 67%
January 4, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Since Windows Vista, the default volume level is 67%
Didn’t expect to receive a StreetPass Tag on my Nintendo 3DS XL in 2026! 😳
January 3, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Didn’t expect to receive a StreetPass Tag on my Nintendo 3DS XL in 2026! 😳
Happy New Year! 🎆
Here's my new year's resolution:
Here's my new year's resolution:
January 1, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Happy New Year! 🎆
Here's my new year's resolution:
Here's my new year's resolution:
Has any Change dot org petition really gone through?
But in seriousness, if Microsoft were to revive the Windows Mobile/Phone platform with the Windows 11 codebase, there would be a lot more complaints such as forced A.I. and many other things.
Windows Phone would die again. 🪦
But in seriousness, if Microsoft were to revive the Windows Mobile/Phone platform with the Windows 11 codebase, there would be a lot more complaints such as forced A.I. and many other things.
Windows Phone would die again. 🪦
Will THIS be the Change.org petition that convinces Microsoft to revive Windows Phone ...?
Maybe ...?
Maybe ...?
This petition asks to revive Windows Phone, and dozens are signing up!
Here's one new petition that I thoroughly expect to deliver maximum results!
www.windowscentral.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Has any Change dot org petition really gone through?
But in seriousness, if Microsoft were to revive the Windows Mobile/Phone platform with the Windows 11 codebase, there would be a lot more complaints such as forced A.I. and many other things.
Windows Phone would die again. 🪦
But in seriousness, if Microsoft were to revive the Windows Mobile/Phone platform with the Windows 11 codebase, there would be a lot more complaints such as forced A.I. and many other things.
Windows Phone would die again. 🪦
It's no longer possible to activate Windows and any Microsoft product over the phone anymore.
Attempting to call the phone number for Microsoft Product Activation will have an automated voice saying visit the web address for the website (aka.ms/aoh) to do it online.
Attempting to call the phone number for Microsoft Product Activation will have an automated voice saying visit the web address for the website (aka.ms/aoh) to do it online.
December 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
It's no longer possible to activate Windows and any Microsoft product over the phone anymore.
Attempting to call the phone number for Microsoft Product Activation will have an automated voice saying visit the web address for the website (aka.ms/aoh) to do it online.
Attempting to call the phone number for Microsoft Product Activation will have an automated voice saying visit the web address for the website (aka.ms/aoh) to do it online.
The Steam client for Windows is now finally a 64-bit app...
R.I.P. 32-bit Windows support in two weeks from now. 🪦
steamcommunity.com/games/593110...
R.I.P. 32-bit Windows support in two weeks from now. 🪦
steamcommunity.com/games/593110...
December 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Steam client for Windows is now finally a 64-bit app...
R.I.P. 32-bit Windows support in two weeks from now. 🪦
steamcommunity.com/games/593110...
R.I.P. 32-bit Windows support in two weeks from now. 🪦
steamcommunity.com/games/593110...
The best feature of macOS Tahoe (and iOS/iPadOS 26) isn't Liquid Glass, it's the ability to still have all of the Apple Intelligence features toggled off with a simple switch after updates and not nag you about it ever again.
Redmond... it's time to update your copier machines.
Redmond... it's time to update your copier machines.
December 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The best feature of macOS Tahoe (and iOS/iPadOS 26) isn't Liquid Glass, it's the ability to still have all of the Apple Intelligence features toggled off with a simple switch after updates and not nag you about it ever again.
Redmond... it's time to update your copier machines.
Redmond... it's time to update your copier machines.
The modern Notepad app in Windows 11 uses 82% more RAM compared to WordPad.
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The modern Notepad app in Windows 11 uses 82% more RAM compared to WordPad.
This Chromium fork is currently now the newest web browser available that runs in Windows XP SP3, Vista, 7, and 8.x without any extended kernel or modifications to run!
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
Unofficially, it works under Windows XP RC2 with some modifications:
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
Unofficially, it works under Windows XP RC2 with some modifications:
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
December 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This Chromium fork is currently now the newest web browser available that runs in Windows XP SP3, Vista, 7, and 8.x without any extended kernel or modifications to run!
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
Unofficially, it works under Windows XP RC2 with some modifications:
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
Unofficially, it works under Windows XP RC2 with some modifications:
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
A modern Chromium web browser fork that works under Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8.x named "Chromium for windows 7", don't let the name fool you, it works under Windows XP and Vista without mods.
Unlike the other Chromium forks, this is mostly stock Chromium.
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
Unlike the other Chromium forks, this is mostly stock Chromium.
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A modern Chromium web browser fork that works under Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8.x named "Chromium for windows 7", don't let the name fool you, it works under Windows XP and Vista without mods.
Unlike the other Chromium forks, this is mostly stock Chromium.
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
Unlike the other Chromium forks, this is mostly stock Chromium.
github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/...
Someone at Valve is gonna be a bit confused when they see this submitted result of the Valve Hardware Survey. 😏
December 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Someone at Valve is gonna be a bit confused when they see this submitted result of the Valve Hardware Survey. 😏
Steam Beta client (December 4th, 2025 build) has been unofficially backported to work on Windows 7 SP1 x64 and Windows 8.x x64, thanks to EAZY BLACK!
⚠️ MUST FULLY UPDATE WINDOWS FIRST!
Download for Windows 7: dl.bobpony.com/software/ste...
Download for Windows 8.x: dl.bobpony.com/software/ste...
⚠️ MUST FULLY UPDATE WINDOWS FIRST!
Download for Windows 7: dl.bobpony.com/software/ste...
Download for Windows 8.x: dl.bobpony.com/software/ste...
December 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Steam Beta client (December 4th, 2025 build) has been unofficially backported to work on Windows 7 SP1 x64 and Windows 8.x x64, thanks to EAZY BLACK!
⚠️ MUST FULLY UPDATE WINDOWS FIRST!
Download for Windows 7: dl.bobpony.com/software/ste...
Download for Windows 8.x: dl.bobpony.com/software/ste...
⚠️ MUST FULLY UPDATE WINDOWS FIRST!
Download for Windows 7: dl.bobpony.com/software/ste...
Download for Windows 8.x: dl.bobpony.com/software/ste...
When signing into a Microsoft Account in Windows 11 (and its Windows Server counterpart, Windows Server 2025), the confirmation dialog still mentions Cortana, despite being discontinued since two years ago. 🙃
December 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
When signing into a Microsoft Account in Windows 11 (and its Windows Server counterpart, Windows Server 2025), the confirmation dialog still mentions Cortana, despite being discontinued since two years ago. 🙃
NVIDIA's recently released GeForce Game Ready Driver (591.44) has dropped support for older NVIDIA GPUs, axing Maxwell (e.g., GTX 745/750/Ti and 900 series) and Pascal (GeForce 10 series) and Volta from newer releases.
R.I.P. GTX 750, you were the G.O.A.T... 😔
R.I.P. GTX 750, you were the G.O.A.T... 😔
December 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
NVIDIA's recently released GeForce Game Ready Driver (591.44) has dropped support for older NVIDIA GPUs, axing Maxwell (e.g., GTX 745/750/Ti and 900 series) and Pascal (GeForce 10 series) and Volta from newer releases.
R.I.P. GTX 750, you were the G.O.A.T... 😔
R.I.P. GTX 750, you were the G.O.A.T... 😔
When disabling the WinUI based elements of File Explorer in Windows 11, not only it fixes the flash bang introduced in the recent preview update and makes File Explorer open faster, it also reduces its memory usage by 69%!
December 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
When disabling the WinUI based elements of File Explorer in Windows 11, not only it fixes the flash bang introduced in the recent preview update and makes File Explorer open faster, it also reduces its memory usage by 69%!
New Windows 11 feature via KB5070311 Preview Update:
With Dark Mode, you get File Explorer flash bang! 💥
With Dark Mode, you get File Explorer flash bang! 💥
December 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
New Windows 11 feature via KB5070311 Preview Update:
With Dark Mode, you get File Explorer flash bang! 💥
With Dark Mode, you get File Explorer flash bang! 💥
Considering Microsoft has taken down older stuff off the Microsoft Download website, kind of surprising to see Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 Evaluation CD still being available to download in 2025.
December 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Considering Microsoft has taken down older stuff off the Microsoft Download website, kind of surprising to see Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 Evaluation CD still being available to download in 2025.
Most normal Windows 11 File Explorer
November 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Most normal Windows 11 File Explorer
Definitely very readable release notes.
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Definitely very readable release notes.