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Apple Hates Fun, Says No More Windows 3.1 on iPads
Let's not ban the free exploration of our tech cultural history.
How to Disable the Widgets Menu on Windows 11
Out of sight, out of mind. Save precious taskbar space and free yourself from the pressures of widgetdom.
Why Do Mice Have Scroll Wheels? Microsoft Intellimouse Turns 25
It promised to make scroll bars obsolete. Instead, it helped us devour the web at record speed.
How to Set Different Wallpapers for Virtual Desktops on Windows 11
Give your virtual desktops some personality.
From Idea to Icon: 50 Years of the Floppy Disk
They're much more than just a "save" icon. We'll look at the origins and impact of the humble floppy.
How Buggy Is the Windows 11 Preview Release?
Entomologists might be disappointed by the Windows 11 preview, but everyone else will be pleasantly surprised.
How to Add Folder Shortcuts to the Start Menu on Windows 11
Never fumble with finding the "Downloads" folder or Settings again.
Don't Panic: You Can Keep Using Windows 10 Until 2025
You still have four years of glory left with Windows 10 on your current PC.
How Windows 11's New Widgets Work
Imagine tiny little apps that tell you the weather and stock prices. Sound familiar?
How to Install Windows 3.1 on an iPad
Imagine Windows Minesweeper with mouse support running on an iPad without jailbreaks. Is it magic?
FYI: Windows 11 Home Will Require a Microsoft Account For Initial Setup
It's simple calculus: Microsoft accounts help the company make more money.
Windows 11 Will Show How Long Updates Take to Install
Plan around Windows 11 update times with this new feature.
How to Make a USB Drive That Can Be Read on Macs and PCs
Negotiate a battlefield truce between Mac and PC file systems thanks to a USB formatting trick.
How to Track Your Weight with Apple's Health App on iPhone
It's as easy as entering a number (or you can link a scale).