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Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories about the return of Windows Phones, new Windows 11 bugs, BitLocker controversies, ...

It fits into 20MB and brings old computers back to life. Plus, it runs entirely off a USB stick.

A lightweight Linux distribution can revive old hardware. Puppy Linux and Linux Lite achieve this in very different ways. Both of these distributions can be used for free. Do you have an old computer ...

Wine is a compatibility layer for running Windows apps and games on Linux, a major part of Valve's Proton and now Wine 11 is ...

The GPD Win 5 with its battery-less design and overpowered specs, is getting Bazzite and Linux support as it lands in people's hands.

RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience. Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows. More is always better, but too much is also a thing. I'm not going to start this with a "back in ...

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Experts uncovered a new Osiris ransomware strain that used a custom POORTRY driver in a BYOVD attack to disable security tools & steal data in 2025.

The new crop of default Windows apps is too resource-hungry and inefficient — ditch them for these lightweight alternatives ...

The Gootloader malware, typically used for initial access, is now using a malformed ZIP archive designed to evade detection ...

Master how to keep Microsoft Teams active and "Available" all day. Proven tips, tools, and settings to avoid "Away" status, ...