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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.
iOS 27 can't come soon enough...
November 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
iOS 27 can't come soon enough...
When clicking on "Upgrade your browser", it refuses to load the webpage due to enforced HTTPS and using a newer TLS version. 🙃
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When clicking on "Upgrade your browser", it refuses to load the webpage due to enforced HTTPS and using a newer TLS version. 🙃
Microsoft's Bing decided to copy Google by dropping support for older web browsers. 😢
November 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Microsoft's Bing decided to copy Google by dropping support for older web browsers. 😢
If you're wondering about the clearance for the MagSafe charger and the other USB C port, there's enough clearance space for both, but you'll have to use a cable for the USB C port.
And here's the benchmark results, it's a bit faster than an average USB 2.0 drive in write speed.
And here's the benchmark results, it's a bit faster than an average USB 2.0 drive in write speed.
November 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you're wondering about the clearance for the MagSafe charger and the other USB C port, there's enough clearance space for both, but you'll have to use a cable for the USB C port.
And here's the benchmark results, it's a bit faster than an average USB 2.0 drive in write speed.
And here's the benchmark results, it's a bit faster than an average USB 2.0 drive in write speed.
Defeated the Apple Tax on additional storage. 😈
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Defeated the Apple Tax on additional storage. 😈
The internet infrastructure in a nutshell:
November 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The internet infrastructure in a nutshell:
Anyone feeling a little bit nostalgic about Windows 11 before the AI boom happened?
November 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Anyone feeling a little bit nostalgic about Windows 11 before the AI boom happened?
The Home and Pro Edition of Windows 11 Version 23H2 aka 2023 Update, the last version that can run on processors without SSE4.2 (x64) or FEAT_LSE (ARM64) has ended support.
Education and Enterprise Edition of Windows 11 Version 23H2 is still supported until November 10th, 2026.
Education and Enterprise Edition of Windows 11 Version 23H2 is still supported until November 10th, 2026.
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Home and Pro Edition of Windows 11 Version 23H2 aka 2023 Update, the last version that can run on processors without SSE4.2 (x64) or FEAT_LSE (ARM64) has ended support.
Education and Enterprise Edition of Windows 11 Version 23H2 is still supported until November 10th, 2026.
Education and Enterprise Edition of Windows 11 Version 23H2 is still supported until November 10th, 2026.
PSA: If you're using an AMD Graphics Card and use an old display (early 2010s) that supports the 3D display feature, don't try enabling 3D Display Mode in Windows Settings. 😓
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
PSA: If you're using an AMD Graphics Card and use an old display (early 2010s) that supports the 3D display feature, don't try enabling 3D Display Mode in Windows Settings. 😓
"We recommend you close some of the apps and processes below to free up memory"
Uh, there's no apps running... 🤪
Uh, there's no apps running... 🤪
November 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
"We recommend you close some of the apps and processes below to free up memory"
Uh, there's no apps running... 🤪
Uh, there's no apps running... 🤪
This program rocks! Outstanding!
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This program rocks! Outstanding!
A reminder, the clock from Windows Vista, 7 and 8.x is still the GOAT 🐐
Still waiting for the day when Windows 11 adds in the information regarding the upcoming Daylight Savings Time change.
Still waiting for the day when Windows 11 adds in the information regarding the upcoming Daylight Savings Time change.
November 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A reminder, the clock from Windows Vista, 7 and 8.x is still the GOAT 🐐
Still waiting for the day when Windows 11 adds in the information regarding the upcoming Daylight Savings Time change.
Still waiting for the day when Windows 11 adds in the information regarding the upcoming Daylight Savings Time change.
using virtualization software, yes.
October 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
using virtualization software, yes.
Shutting down Windows but something goes wrong. 🙃
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Shutting down Windows but something goes wrong. 🙃
It's been 13 years since Windows 8 (not to be confused with Windows 8.1) released to the public. Arguably the last time Windows peaked in terms of optimizations compared to *cough* newer versions of Windows *cough*
October 26, 2025 at 10:58 AM
It's been 13 years since Windows 8 (not to be confused with Windows 8.1) released to the public. Arguably the last time Windows peaked in terms of optimizations compared to *cough* newer versions of Windows *cough*
"Return YouTube Dislike Premium"
i dislike it so much that it's getting removed. 🗑️
i dislike it so much that it's getting removed. 🗑️
October 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
"Return YouTube Dislike Premium"
i dislike it so much that it's getting removed. 🗑️
i dislike it so much that it's getting removed. 🗑️
Crazy how Microsoft once proudly displayed a section showing off what people have said about Windows 7 from social medias on the front page of the Windows website.
Imagine if they still did it this today...
Imagine if they still did it this today...
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Crazy how Microsoft once proudly displayed a section showing off what people have said about Windows 7 from social medias on the front page of the Windows website.
Imagine if they still did it this today...
Imagine if they still did it this today...
The recently released "optional" update KB5070773 fixes the broken Windows 11 Recovery Environment, previously it was impossible to use due to USB devices not working such as the mouse and keyboard.
October 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The recently released "optional" update KB5070773 fixes the broken Windows 11 Recovery Environment, previously it was impossible to use due to USB devices not working such as the mouse and keyboard.
Not only AWS (Amazon Web Services) went down, Amazon itself went down too! 🍿
October 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Not only AWS (Amazon Web Services) went down, Amazon itself went down too! 🍿
12 years ago today, Windows 8.1 brings back the start... button! 🤯
October 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
12 years ago today, Windows 8.1 brings back the start... button! 🤯
Want to upgrade to Windows 11 Version 25H2 on a unsupported PC without using any 3rd party tools?
1⃣ Download Windows 11 25H2 iso
2⃣ Mount the ISO
3⃣ Open Command Prompt
4⃣ Navigate to mounted ISO directory
5⃣ setup /product server
6⃣ Enjoy!
🤮 Don't like it? You can rollback!
1⃣ Download Windows 11 25H2 iso
2⃣ Mount the ISO
3⃣ Open Command Prompt
4⃣ Navigate to mounted ISO directory
5⃣ setup /product server
6⃣ Enjoy!
🤮 Don't like it? You can rollback!
October 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Want to upgrade to Windows 11 Version 25H2 on a unsupported PC without using any 3rd party tools?
1⃣ Download Windows 11 25H2 iso
2⃣ Mount the ISO
3⃣ Open Command Prompt
4⃣ Navigate to mounted ISO directory
5⃣ setup /product server
6⃣ Enjoy!
🤮 Don't like it? You can rollback!
1⃣ Download Windows 11 25H2 iso
2⃣ Mount the ISO
3⃣ Open Command Prompt
4⃣ Navigate to mounted ISO directory
5⃣ setup /product server
6⃣ Enjoy!
🤮 Don't like it? You can rollback!