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How to play old CD-ROM games on Windows again

You have it way easier these days, but back in the day, when you wanted to play a game on your PC, you had to take a similar ...
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You Should Test New Apps and Files in Windows Sandbox

Stop opening new files or installing apps on your Windows PC without trying them out in Windows Sandbox first. This built-in mini-Windows is totally isolated from your main installation, so if you ...

Microsoft celebrates 10 years of DirectX 12: A decade of updates to the low-level graphics API but it's still not the master of all things rendering

With GPU architectures changing from being entirely graphics-focused and game rendering relying increasingly more on compute shaders, rather than classic vertex and pixel shaders, DirectX12 has gained ...

Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 AI agents need permission to read your files

To change the setting, open the Settings app in Windows 11, then navigate to System > AI Components > Agents. Select the ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: KB5070311 triggers File Explorer white flash in dark mode

Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5070311 preview update is triggering bright white flashes when launching the File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems. "After installing KB5070311, you might ...
The Verge

Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...
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Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes Actively Exploited Zero-Day, 63 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft has released its November 2025 Patch Tuesday update from Redmond, Washington, addressing 63 security flaws across its software lineup. The update, issued on November 11, includes fixes for ...
Forbes

Microsoft Warning—Do Not Open These Files On A Windows PC

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft confirms that starting Oct. 14, “File Explorer ...
ZDNet

Microsoft Word forcing you to save new files to the cloud? Here's how to stop it

Word will save new documents to the cloud by default. AutoSave will also be enabled by default. You can turn off these options if you prefer to save your files locally. Microsoft has long been pushing ...
The Verge

Microsoft Paint is getting its own Photoshop-like project files

Paint is also getting opacity sliders to adjust the transparency of the pencil and brush tools. Paint is also getting opacity sliders to adjust the transparency of the pencil and brush tools. is a ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...