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I used older Windows versions, and I think nostalgia has blinded us

Windows 11 gets a lot of criticism, but when you look back at what previous Windows versions offered, we've come a long way.

Old games, new PC: How to run DOS classics on Windows 11

Who doesn’t remember PC games such as Maniac Mansion, the King’s Quest series and the dubious adventures of Leisure Suit ...
Futurism

As Microsoft Forces Users to Ditch Windows 10, It Announces That It’s Also Turning Windows 11 into an AI-Controlled Monstrosity

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, all but forcing users to either upgrade or pay more money to keep getting essential security updates for the OS they already own. No matter that ...
TweakTown

Windows 11 25H2 bug breaks the OS and makes recovery almost impossible

TL;DR: The Windows 11 25H2 October 2025 update introduces critical bugs disabling USB keyboard and mouse input in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), preventing system recovery and ...
IT News For Australia Business

Microsoft breaks Windows 11 Recovery Environment in October update

Microsoft has confirmed an unspecified problem with the built-in Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) following this month's security update for its Windows 11 operating system. After the KB5066385 ...
Windows Central

Razer's new controller is like the forbidden fruit — I adore it even though I probably shouldn't

If you're in the market for a PC-first controller with the PlayStation stick layout, then put this one towards the top of the list. It's lightweight, comfortable, ridiculously fast, and built to last.
Windows Central

Windows 10 reaches end of support: Discover how to keep your device secure beyond October 2025

As of October 14, 2025, if your PC is still running Windows 10, it will be left in an unsecure state and vulnerable to any security holes that are discovered in the OS after that date. ALL Windows 10 ...