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"You need to be a hacker to use Windows": This free tool lets you rebuild Windows 11 without Copilot or any other AI

Windows 11's rehabilitation is a slow burn, but this third-party tool scraps AI fluff right out of the gate.

Windows Central

Microsoft now recommends 32GB of RAM as the future-proof 'no worries' config for gaming — 16GB becomes the new 'practical starting point' during the RAMageddon

Pretty much no games recommend more than 16GB of RAM, even in the unoptimized era we're living in right now. Only a few titles at their highest presets say 32GB is ideal, so Microsoft claiming that 32GB is the future-proof standard isn't exactly wrong. You'll be fine with 16GB today,…

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft's CEO promised the world to consumers in a speech about fixing Windows 11 — but one thing Satya Nadella said worries me

Satya Nadella talking about consumers in relation to Windows 11 is mostly reassuring, with a notable exception.

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'The only worry is for your budget': Microsoft briefly says 32GB of RAM is the 'no worries' level for gaming on Windows 11, but users fear getting priced out

A new Microsoft blog post recommended 32GB of RAM for serious gamers, but after user backlash, it's gone again.

TechRadar

45 years later, earliest DOS source code transcribed from a stack of old printouts found in a garage — code was open-sourced to mark 86-DOS 1.00’s anniversary

Microsoft continues to make some of the earliest chapters of its operating system history open-source and freely available. Here's 86-DOS 1.00, released on its 45th anniversary, for example.

Tom’s Hardware

“Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me

The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you need to know.

Windows Central

Your Windows PC's security foundation could expire in 8 weeks — Here's how to check if you're eligible for a new Secure Boot certificate

Microsoft's original Secure Boot certificates, first issued in 2011, are set to expire in June 2026, effectively leaving your PC in a degraded security state. Here's what you can do to prevent any issues.

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Software feeling buggy lately? It’s not your device — it might be AI 'Slop'

Software bugs are rising fast — and the AI coding boom may be the reason. Here’s why your favorite apps suddenly feel more glitchy.

Tom’s Guide

'That is why it is important to have full control': Dutch government launches its own self-hosted GitHub alternative in the latest blast against US tech giants such as Microsoft

The Netherlands has launched a self-hosted Git platform to gain control over code infrastructure, reduce reliance on external providers, and support collaboration.

TechRadar

Anupam Mittal Reveals Secret AI LinkedIn Hack

What if your LinkedIn profile is quietly costing you opportunities before anyone even reads your experience? Not because you lack skills or talent. But because of something far simpler your profile photo. In today’s digital-first world, your image often becomes your first introduction. And according to Anupam Mittal, many professionals…

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Did Apple inspire the new Xbox logo?

The new design certain looks... glassy.

Creative Bloq

Pentagon Excludes Anthropic in Deal With OpenAI, Google, SpaceX and Others for Classified AI Work

The Defense Department said Friday it had reached agreements with leading AI firms, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection AI, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle.

International Business Times

Remember when OpenAI beat humans in Dota 2? Turns out that was partly thanks to when Elon Musk 'personally called [Satya] Nadella' to secure a load of discounted Microsoft computing power

Cheats!

PC Gamer

3 Reasons to Buy the Dip in Meta Stock — And 3 Reasons to Stay Away

META stock is down after its Q1 2026 earnings report failed to cheer markets. Should you buy the dip in Meta Platforms stock?

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ON THIS DAY: Microsoft will focus on desktops with UWP — here's why you should care

Microsoft has a problem with its Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and what it means for developers and consumers. Here is how they plan to fix that and why it means ignore phones.

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META vs. MSFT: Which Is the Better Buy Now?

If AI is the future, the choice between Meta Platforms and Microsoft comes down to risk.

The Economic Times

Battle of paradigm shifters: Musk vs Altman over OpenAI's original purpose can shape AI's moral & commercial future

Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, along with Microsoft, has turned into a broader debate over who controls the future of artificial intelligence and whether it should remain a public good or a commercial powerhouse.

Windows Central

Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS

A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.

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This historic OS was not stored digitally, so a fleet of historians have transcribed the source code from ancient print-outs in order to make it open source

History painstakingly preserved.

GamesRadar

The Xbox Ally X finally just got its promised Auto SR abilities, but I doubt most handheld players will care right now

Auto Super Resolution has arrived on ROG Xbox Ally handheld via a Windows Insider update, but the AI upscaling only kicks in when connected to a display.

TechRadar

QR code phishing surges 146% as Microsoft detects and analyzes 8.3 billion phishing threats in Q1 2026 – attackers are changing tactics to bypass security

Microsoft has seen attackers changing tactics to get around security tools, and they keep adapting even when disrupted.

Tom’s Hardware

The Pentagon announces AI deals with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and more — LLMs to be deployed on classified Department of War networks ‘for lawful operational use’

The U.S. Department of War announced agreements with seven AI providers, allowing it to deploy multiple LLMs for its use and avoiding lock up with a single vendor.

TechRadar

Finally, Windows 11 desktop PC users can enjoy Xbox Mode — and Microsoft has a new gift for Ally X users

Microsoft isn't resting on its laurels with Windows 11 gaming optimization, with Xbox Mode now being rolled out to desktop PC users.

GamesRadar

Xbox isn't worth a port for small Japanese studios, says RPG dev, since the console isn't even sold in most local retailers

The Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin developer has a soft spot for Xbox consoles, though

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft begins rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 desktops and laptops — consolidated storefronts and console-style interface come to PC

Xbox Mode replaces the standard Windows desktop with an Xbox-style interface designed for gamepad navigation.

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