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Surprisingly, Windows 10's explorer.exe still works in Windows 11 Version 26H1, albeit bit buggy (e.g., non-working Task View).
When ran (Windows 11's explorer isn't running), it'll use the taskbar from Windows 10, it has more features than Windows 11's taskbar such as resizing and moving it.
When ran (Windows 11's explorer isn't running), it'll use the taskbar from Windows 10, it has more features than Windows 11's taskbar such as resizing and moving it.
February 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Surprisingly, Windows 10's explorer.exe still works in Windows 11 Version 26H1, albeit bit buggy (e.g., non-working Task View).
When ran (Windows 11's explorer isn't running), it'll use the taskbar from Windows 10, it has more features than Windows 11's taskbar such as resizing and moving it.
When ran (Windows 11's explorer isn't running), it'll use the taskbar from Windows 10, it has more features than Windows 11's taskbar such as resizing and moving it.
Cleartype “affects” performance because it’s in Performance Options?
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February 12, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Cleartype “affects” performance because it’s in Performance Options?
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Most unexpected feature from Apple out of all things added in iOS 26.3…
Transfer to Android 👀
Transfer to Android 👀
February 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Most unexpected feature from Apple out of all things added in iOS 26.3…
Transfer to Android 👀
Transfer to Android 👀
TIL BitLocker hates optical media. 💿😢
February 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM
TIL BitLocker hates optical media. 💿😢
What if Windows XP used the Windows Setup GUI introduced since Windows Vista?
Here's Windows XP and XP x64 created with the XP2ESD project by George King!
XP Professional x64 Edition: archive.org/details/xp2e...
XP (32-bit, multiple languages): archive.org/details/xp_w...
Here's Windows XP and XP x64 created with the XP2ESD project by George King!
XP Professional x64 Edition: archive.org/details/xp2e...
XP (32-bit, multiple languages): archive.org/details/xp_w...
January 29, 2026 at 1:20 AM
What if Windows XP used the Windows Setup GUI introduced since Windows Vista?
Here's Windows XP and XP x64 created with the XP2ESD project by George King!
XP Professional x64 Edition: archive.org/details/xp2e...
XP (32-bit, multiple languages): archive.org/details/xp_w...
Here's Windows XP and XP x64 created with the XP2ESD project by George King!
XP Professional x64 Edition: archive.org/details/xp2e...
XP (32-bit, multiple languages): archive.org/details/xp_w...
For the 32-bit holdouts, Windows 7 x86 ISO with updates to October 2024.
Includes drivers for NVMe, USB 3.x, and some network adapters.
English only: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
Requires CPU at least with SSE2 instructions (e.g., Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64)
Includes drivers for NVMe, USB 3.x, and some network adapters.
English only: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
Requires CPU at least with SSE2 instructions (e.g., Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64)
January 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
For the 32-bit holdouts, Windows 7 x86 ISO with updates to October 2024.
Includes drivers for NVMe, USB 3.x, and some network adapters.
English only: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
Requires CPU at least with SSE2 instructions (e.g., Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64)
Includes drivers for NVMe, USB 3.x, and some network adapters.
English only: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
Requires CPU at least with SSE2 instructions (e.g., Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64)
Windows Vista ISOs (x86 and x64) with all of the security updates installed including last updates released via Premium Assurance up to January 2026.
FYI: No additional drivers and patches like ACPI have been added.
archive.org/details/en_w...
Mirror: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
FYI: No additional drivers and patches like ACPI have been added.
archive.org/details/en_w...
Mirror: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
January 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Windows Vista ISOs (x86 and x64) with all of the security updates installed including last updates released via Premium Assurance up to January 2026.
FYI: No additional drivers and patches like ACPI have been added.
archive.org/details/en_w...
Mirror: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
FYI: No additional drivers and patches like ACPI have been added.
archive.org/details/en_w...
Mirror: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
A fully updated Windows 7 x64 to January 2026 with ESU ISO (English only) that fully fills a DVD disc! 📀
USB 3.x, NVMe, some network drivers are included!
FYI: No patches applied for ACPI or UEFI Class 3!
Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
Alt Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
USB 3.x, NVMe, some network drivers are included!
FYI: No patches applied for ACPI or UEFI Class 3!
Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
Alt Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
January 19, 2026 at 1:57 AM
A fully updated Windows 7 x64 to January 2026 with ESU ISO (English only) that fully fills a DVD disc! 📀
USB 3.x, NVMe, some network drivers are included!
FYI: No patches applied for ACPI or UEFI Class 3!
Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
Alt Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
USB 3.x, NVMe, some network drivers are included!
FYI: No patches applied for ACPI or UEFI Class 3!
Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
Alt Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
The most ULTIMATE Windows 7 x64 ever, includes bunch of languages and all of the updates (including ESUs) preinstalled up to January 2026!
USB 3.x, NVMe, and some network adapter drivers are integrated! 😎
x64 ISO Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
USB 3.x, NVMe, and some network adapter drivers are integrated! 😎
x64 ISO Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
January 17, 2026 at 10:32 PM
The most ULTIMATE Windows 7 x64 ever, includes bunch of languages and all of the updates (including ESUs) preinstalled up to January 2026!
USB 3.x, NVMe, and some network adapter drivers are integrated! 😎
x64 ISO Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
USB 3.x, NVMe, and some network adapter drivers are integrated! 😎
x64 ISO Download: dl.bobpony.com/windows/unof...
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/...