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This Linux and Windows app makes managing all your documents easier

ZDNet

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The 5 best Linux alternatives to Windows in 2026 (that aren't Mint)

ZDNet

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Windows XP's most famous pirated key wasn't a hack. It was a leak

PCWorld

PCWorld reports that the infamous Windows XP "FCKGW" product key was not a hack but a leaked legitimate corporate volume licensing key. The key allowed millions of users to bypass Windows XP's mandatory activation process, as volume licenses did not require phoning home to Microsoft. Microsoft has since blacklisted the key and shut down the associated servers, closing this well-known piracy loophole. About a year ago, in a social media post, long-time Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer ( who worked on Windows Task Manager) recounted the story of what's now known as the most iconic Windows product key.


Windows XP turns 25. It's still beating Windows 8 in market share

PCWorld

PCWorld notes that Windows XP is celebrating its 25th anniversary, having officially launched on October 25, 2001, and it remains a legendary piece of software history. Built on the stable Windows NT architecture, XP delivered fewer crashes than Windows 98 or ME, transforming computing through reliability and lasting popularity. Remarkably, Statcounter shows 0.09 percent of users still run Windows XP today, meaning it still edges out Windows 8 in market share. This fall marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of Windows XP, an event worthy of commemoration. Computer manufacturers gained access to this classic operating system on August 24, 2001, but it wasn't available for purchase until October 25th of that same year. Unlike its predecessors Windows 95, 98, and ME, Windows XP was based on Windows NT, which meant fewer system crashes and greater security. Microsoft called Windows XP " the most important version of Windows ever," and in retrospect, that was no exaggeration. Windows XP proved so popular that support for it was repeatedly extended, and even today there are some users who stubbornly cling to this iconic version. According to the latest data from Statcounter, 0.09 percent of the population still uses Windows XP, compared to 0.02 percent for Windows 8, which was released 11 years later.


This simple antivirus tool is the easiest way to scan your Linux PC for threats - for free

ZDNet

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Why did the Windows 95 CD have a Weezer music video on it?

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Why did the Windows 95 CD have a Weezer music video on it? Windows 95's installation CD included music videos, a movie trailer, and cartoons that had nothing to do with the OS. Windows 95 just turned 31 years old and we're revisiting that iconic operating system with a question: Ever wondered why the Windows 95 installation CD also contained a Weezer music video, a trailer for the film, and cartoons by Bill Plympton? You know, stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with the Windows operating system?


Windows 95 turns 31 years old. Here's what made it a phenomenon

PCWorld

PCWorld recalls how Windows 95, launched on August 24, 1995, became a cultural phenomenon, selling 7 million copies in just seven weeks. The OS introduced the iconic Start menu, taskbar, Plug and Play, and multitasking, transforming how everyday users interacted with computers. Despite issues like the Blue Screen of Death, its massive marketing campaign featuring the Rolling Stones and boost to 32-bit app development made it a landmark commercial success. Just over 31 years ago, on August 24th, 1995, Microsoft began selling Windows 95 in the US. At midnight, many computer shops across the US opened their doors to sell the first Windows 95 floppy discs at "Midnight Madness" events.


How I turned my ancient Windows PC into a Chromebook for free - with FydeOS

ZDNet

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'I can't stop': 80% of developers find AI coding more addictive than helpful

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen'I can't stop': 80% of developers find AI coding more addictive than helpful A Coddy Developer Survey revealed that AI coding is leading to a new kind of burnout. Programmers find AI tools addictive, but exhausting. Coding speed can be lost due to delays in fixing AI-written code. AI programming tools can lead to programmer workaholism and burnout. Yes, yes, we get it.


Can MainstreamOS finally make Linux a household name? I tried it to find out

ZDNet

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