An unexpected way to relive the nostalgia of Windows 95 on Linux, but the experience comes with its own set of challenges.

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Windows 11 God Mode has stayed on my desktop since Windows 8 for a simple reason. It works. It is a single folder that surfaces every Windows Control Panel setting in one searchable place. Windows 11 ...

Microsoft has confirmed that it's still working to fully address a known issue that causes bright white flashes when opening the File Explorer on some Windows 11 systems. "Removed white flash when ...

Over the past few years, I've highlighted tons of Windows concepts designed by Windows enthusiasts, including "Windows 12.2" and more. But what if Microsoft rebuilt File Explorer from the ground up ...

Windows 11 26H2 is shaping up as a quick enablement update, adding new Copilot experiences, File Explorer cleanups, and optional Sysmon security tools. The upcoming Windows 11 26H2 release is expected ...

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns the plain old search box into something that actually understands how you ask questions. Type “When is my ...

wsl-drag-relay is a simple small utility that adds a missing feature to WSL in Windows 10/11: to allow dragging a file (or multiple files) from a Windows Explorer window (including the Windows desktop ...

Microsoft is committed to transforming Windows into an AI native operating system, even if a significant portion of its user base hasn’t fully bought into the idea. It’s next move looks to fully ...

Microsoft is testing a hidden ‘Chat with Copilot’ button in Windows 11 File Explorer, signaling deeper AI search and a coming Agent Launchers framework. Microsoft appears set to deepen Copilot’s role ...

Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...