Windows 11 is a legacy PC operating system, and these archaic Microsoft apps and system components prove as much.

If you’re a longtime computer user and a Tetris fan, you might remember, long ago in a land far far away, when Microsoft released Tetris for Windows 3.11. But you don’t need to dust off your 1990 PC ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

For decades, Windows users have relied on the Run dialog (Win + R) as a quick way to launch apps, open folders, or execute system commands. Yet while Windows itself evolved dramatically, this tiny but ...

Open Shell gives you a classic Start menu that restores a familiar Windows 7 style on modern Windows systems. If you want quicker access to your apps and settings, this lightweight tool delivers a ...

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Open Shell doesn't launch automatically when Windows 11 version 25H2 starts. We rebooted Windows, and the Start button still displays the standard Windows menu, not the classic Open-Shell menu. Okay.

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TL;DR: Microsoft ended Windows 10 support, prompting users to upgrade to Windows 11, which demands higher hardware and a Microsoft Account with internet access. CyberCPU Tech demonstrated ways to ...

A new bug stops USB devices in the Windows Recovery Environment. You can't navigate the WinRE screens using a mouse or keyboard. Microsoft is working on a fix, but there is one workaround. What would ...