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Key FactsExplorerPatcher Can Restore Selected Windows 10 Features
Oct 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The free ExplorerPatcher can restore Windows 10’s Start menu in Windows 11, including resizing and a visible app list.
- It replaces Microsoft’s Widgets with a streamlined weather widget, which the author said was recently failing to display data.
- The Windows 10 Ribbon interface improves File Explorer access, but removes Windows 11 features such as tabs.
- Some smaller options apparently do not work in current versions, although the author says the app remains supported.
Right off the bat, being able to restore the Windows 10 Start menu with ExplorerPatcher is an extremely welcome change, and the biggest reason to use this app, in my opinion.— João Carrasqueira, author of the XDA-Developers article on ExplorerPatcher
Windows 10: GeForce driver 621.14 for WoW Forever is here: To coincide with the launch of World of Warcraft: Forever, Nvidia released the GeForce driver 621 ...
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WindowsCentral Nov 03
Windows 11 has pretty decisively taken over among surveyed Steam PCs.
It's now at 72.51%, while Windows 10 has fallen to just 21 ... Show more
Despite the end of support: Windows 10 remains stubbornly popular on Steam: Even after the end of regular support, Windows 10 remains widespread among Steam ...
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Windows 11 26H2: Update now also possible directly from Windows 10: Microsoft has again adjusted the rollout for Windows 11 26H2. From now on ...
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OpinionWindows 11: "Not perfect" - | Microsoft counters criticism: Microsoft's design chief, Diego Baca, has rejected criticism of the Windows 11 taskbar and ...
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I was ready to pay for a remote desktop app, but Windows 11 already ships one for free
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Key FactsWindows 11 Includes Free Remote-Access Tools
Oct 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Quick Assist is preinstalled on Windows 11 Home and Pro and also works with Windows 10 devices.
- The helper needs a Microsoft account; the other person only needs internet access and enters a time-limited six-digit code.
- Quick Assist supports screen viewing, annotations, and remote control; taking control requires consent and can be withdrawn at any time.
- Windows Remote Desktop can host sessions only on Windows 11 Pro or higher editions; msra.exe requires no Microsoft account.
Windows XP: 25 Years of History, Technology, and a Support Record: On October 25, 2001, Windows XP was released, bringing the NT kernel to Microsoft's ...
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Key FactsWindows XP: 25 Years of History and a Support Record
Oct 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
- Windows XP brought the NT kernel to Microsoft’s consumer Windows for the first time, replacing the DOS foundation of earlier versions.
- Regular security updates ended on April 8, 2014, after 4,548 days from the system’s retail launch.
- According to Net Applications, XP ran on 83.6 percent of tracked computers in November 2007.
- Even with consumer ESU updates through October 12, 2027, Windows 10 falls 90 days short, according to PCGH’s calculation.
dlvr.it Oct 31
Chocolate Caterpillar or Chocolate Teapot? Top up the disk space for Windows 10 to find out
theregister.com/offbeat/2026/10/31/chocolate-caterpillar-or-chocolate-teapot-top-up-the-disk-space-for-windows-10-to-find-out/5306103
Intel's 12th Gen CPUs have become the Windows 10 of PC hardware, and nobody is in a hurry to leave
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Key FactsWhy Many Intel Alder Lake Owners Stay Put
Oct 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Introduced in 2021, Alder Lake processors still handle 1080p and 1440p gaming; newer chips are faster, but not dramatically.
- On suitable motherboards, they offer PCIe 5.0, DDR5, and Resizable BAR; the Core i9-12900K also handles many productivity workloads.
- A Vmin shift instability bug affected Intel’s 13th and 14th generations; updates addressed it, but damaged chips retained lasting harm.
- According to the article, a typical 32GB DDR5-6000 kit costs at least $480, four times more than twelve months earlier.
Lightweight Linux distros make your old hardware useful again, and they're not the nightmare you remember
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Universal Print broken for months, requires manual fix.
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Universal Print launched 2020 for cloud printing without print ... Show more
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Microsoft To Block ReFS-Formatted USB Drives And External Storage On Windows Starting January 2027
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Microsoft quietly gave Windows 10 another year, but it can't keep kicking the can down the road
xda-developers.com/windows-10-2026-extesnion-shows-microsoft-is-delaying-the-inevitable/
Key FactsMicrosoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates Through October 2027
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Following the October 14, 2025 retirement, Microsoft is offering another year of security updates.
- The extension keeps Windows 10 secure until October 2027 and remains available even without prior ESU enrollment.
- It provides security updates only, without new features like those included in some Windows 11 updates.
- Memory and storage prices surged in 2026, while Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft extended Windows 10 to 2028, as it planned for enterprise systems with paid ESU plans.— Abhishek, XDA author, expressing a personal expectation about Windows 10's extension and ESU plans.
Microsoft celebrates 12 years of Windows Insider Program with special new wallpapers.
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12 years since 2014 launch with Windows 10 preview ... Show more
Microsoft celebrates 12 years of Windows Insider Program with special new wallpapers
Microsoft celebrates 12 years of Windows Insider Program with special new wallpapers
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5126657 extended security update: Microsoft released the Windows 10 KB5126657 extended security update, which includes this ...
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Patch-Day: 1.400 Schwachstellen und eine ausgenutzte Sicherheitslücke: Wieder ein Patchday der großen Zahlen: Microsoft schließt mehr als 1.400 Sicherheitslücken ...
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Microsoft warns IT admins to update Windows PCs or lose access to Windows Update services.
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Windows Update relies on certificates expiring in 2027 ... Show more
Microsoft warns IT admins to update Windows PCs or lose access to Windows Update services
Microsoft warns IT admins to update Windows PCs or lose access to Windows Update services
Windows 10: Nvidia drivers are nearing the end of support: Nvidia is beginning the last month of regular Game Ready drivers for GeForce graphics cards on Windows ...
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Key FactsNvidia Plans Final Game Ready Driver for Windows 10
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
- Nvidia confirms October 2026 for the final regular Game Ready driver; the first without Windows 10 support is scheduled for November.
- No version number or exact date has been provided; current driver 617.14 from September 22 still supports Windows 10 and 11.
- From November, new regular Game Ready and Studio drivers, optimizations, and fixes will cease; quarterly security updates continue through October 2029.
- Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta lost regular support in October 2025; critical security updates are planned for these GPUs through October 2028.
Five years of Windows 11: On the fast track to becoming the most hated Windows - | Golem.de
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Key FactsAnalysis: Windows 11 could become one of Windows' least-liked versions
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: golem.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: golem.de
- Microsoft presented Windows 11 on October 5, 2021, as Windows 10’s successor, promising widgets, Android apps, and Copilot.
- Since release, Windows 11 has required a TPM 2.0 module; Secure Boot is recommended and mandatory for some programs.
- Windows 10 remained the clearly most popular Windows through 2024; statistics show Windows 11 overtook it only in August 2025.
- According to the analysis, MacOS gained market share, while support from companies such as Valve made Linux an alternative for many Windows users.
Windows abandoned my 12-year-old PC, so I revived it with Linux Mint: Giving my old hardware the TLC it deserves.
xda-developers.com/windows-abandoned-my-12-year-old-pc-so-i-revived-it-with-linux-mint/
Key FactsLinux Mint helped keep an older PC useful
Sep 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The older PC ran Windows 10 but lacked Windows 11’s required TPM 2.0, having only TPM 1.2.
- Because he used OneDrive, Microsoft granted the author up to three more years of security updates; new features stopped in October 2025.
- The author found Linux Mint smoother than Windows 10 and eventually removed Windows completely from the PC.
- He later moved through Fedora KDE to openSUSE Tumbleweed but still recommends Linux Mint as a starting point.
End of Windows 10 support: Why my gaming PC is saying goodbye to Windows and looking forward to Linux - | Golem.de
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Paid articlePaywallI dual-booted Linux for a year, then deleted Windows and never thought about it again
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AMD-Treiber 26.9.2 kann Smart Access Memory deaktivieren: Neue Grafiktreiber sind immer gern gesehen, doch Vorsicht, falls Sie tatsächlich noch Windows 10 im ...
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Windows 11 Fast Startup: Restart instead of shutting down: According to Microsoft documentation, Windows 10 and 11 save the kernel and drivers in hiberfil ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Windows-11-Herunterfahren-Neustart-Schnellstart-1554281/
I dual-booted Linux for a year, then deleted Windows and never thought about it again
xda-developers.com/i-dual-booted-linux-for-a-year-then-deleted-windows-and-never-thought-about-it-again/
Microsoft: September updates break File History backup feature: Microsoft warned that the built-in File History backup feature in Windows may stop working on ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-updates-break-file-history-backup-feature/
Upgrade your PC setup for less with G2A.COM’s latest software deals: This article is sponsored by G2A.com
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Windows 10: Market share in Germany rises to 25 percent: According to Statcounter, Windows 10 will reach a 25 percent market share in Germany again in August ...
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Key FactsStatcounter sees higher Windows 10 share in Germany
Sep 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
- According to Statcounter, Windows 10 in Germany grew from 21.5% in July to 25.15% in August 2026.
- Statcounter measures page views rather than installations; Windows 10 stood provisionally at 22.62% during September’s first six days.
- Valve’s Steam survey reported 24.37% Windows 10 worldwide, 0.51 points below July, alongside 75.53% Windows 11.
- Microsoft extended ESU for private Windows 10 devices in the European Economic Area through October 12, 2027, free of charge.
5 BIOS settings gamers forget to change: Gamers shouldn't overlook these crucial BIOS settings
xda-developers.com/5-bios-settings-gamers-forget-to-change/
Microsoft explains missing Windows 10 features in Windows 11: Users missed numerous features at the release of Windows 11 that were present in its predecessor ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Windows-11-Fehlen-von-Features-Windows-10-1554157/
I cloned an old SSD to save time, but it created more problems than it solved: I saved some hassle, but the downsides taught me a lesson
xda-developers.com/i-cloned-old-ssd-it-created-more-problems/
Windows hasn't properly shut down when you click shut down since 2012, and it explains a decade of weird bugs
xda-developers.com/windows-hasnt-properly-shut-down-when-you-click-shut-down-since-2012-and-it-explains-a-decade-of-weird-bugs/
3 things I never got as a Windows fanboy that Linux users have had for years: Better late than never.
xda-developers.com/things-i-never-got-windows-fanboy-linux-users-had-years/
Razer Synapse 4: Windows 10 support is being limited: Razer isn't completely abandoning Windows 10 users. Synapse 4 will remain usable and continue to ...
pcgameshardware.de/Synapse-Software-Firma-241165/News/razer-synapse-4-windows-10-support-fehler-updates-1554259/
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in October: Microsoft reminded customers this week that devices running Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-24h2-home-and-pro-reach-end-of-support-in-october/
New Nvidia | and AMD drivers: GeForce 616.64 without bug fix, Adrenalin 26.9.1 with RX 9000 fix
pcgameshardware.de/Grafikkarten-Grafikkarte-97980/News/Geforce-616-64-Radeon-Adrenalin-26-9-1-Treiber-Bugfixes-1552869/
Microsoft releases emergency out of band Windows update to fix September Patch Tuesday bugs. September update broke Remote Desktop Services ... Show more
Microsoft releases emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix Patch Tuesday bugs
Microsoft releases emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix Patch Tuesday bugs
Windows 10 KB5122878 September 2026 Patch Tuesday update released by Microsoft: Microsoft just released update KB5122878 for various Windows 10 as part of this ...
neowin.net/news/windows-10-kb5122878-september-2026-patch-tuesday-update-released-by-microsoft/
Windows 11: Copilot key can do something useful: Microsoft is expanding the functions of the Copilot key once again. Users of affected keyboards will now have ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Windows-11-Copilot-Taste-laesst-sich-zukuenftig-anderweitig-verwenden-1553619/
I revived my old Windows 10 gaming PC as a llama.cpp server, and it’s good enough to handle everyday productivity tools
xda-developers.com/i-revived-my-old-windows-10-gaming-pc-as-a-llamacpp-server/
Windows 10 remains stable - | user numbers in August 2026: The calendar shows August 2026, but on many desks, the clock is still ticking to the Windows 10 beat ...
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Still on Windows 10? Here's How to Get Security Support for Another Year: Microsoft's Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10 is now available through ...
pcmag.com/how-to/still-on-windows-10-how-to-get-security-support-until-october-2027
Windows hasn't properly shut down when you click shut down since 2012, and it explains a decade of weird bugs
xda-developers.com/windows-hasnt-properly-shut-down-when-you-click-shut-down-since-2012-and-it-explains-a-decade-of-weird-bugs/
Windows has been silently breaking file paths for decades, and the fix is one Group Policy toggle away
xda-developers.com/windows-breaking-file-paths-fix-is-one-group-policy-toggle-away/
Key FactsWindows expands long file path support through Group Policy
Sep 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Older Windows versions limited filenames and paths to 260 characters, which could prevent files from being copied, moved, deleted, or opened.
- Windows 10 version 1607 added support for longer paths in many Win32 APIs, provided applications declare it in their manifests.
- On Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education, enabling “Enable win32 long paths” activates support; the PC must then be restarted.
- For Windows 11 Home, the article identifies Registry Editor as an alternative; LongPathsEnabled is set to 1 under HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem, with a registry backup recommended beforehand.
Imagine asking for software or media on a USB drive, only for the OS to refuse to copy or delete it, or for VLC to refuse to open it. Frustrating, right?— Abhishek, XDA author of this Windows long-path article, recounting a personal anecdote
Latest Windows 11 update restores your taskbar control, patches 995 security flaws - ZDNET
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Key FactsWindows 11 update enables new taskbar positions, fixes 995 flaws
Sep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdnet.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdnet.com
- The taskbar can be positioned at the top, left, or right, but auto-hide still works only at the bottom.
- The Start menu supports size changes and independent showing or hiding of its content sections.
- The Search window now shows suggested or recent searches instead of top apps, AI tools, and promotions.
- According to Action1, the update contains 995 security fixes, including 121 critical vulnerabilities and two zero-days; one has already been actively exploited.
Microsoft’s September 2026 Patch Tuesday is the largest on record, with 995 patches, a volume unlike anything we’ve seen before and just shy of the 1,000 mark. The release includes 121 critical vulnerabilities and two zero-days, both elevation-of-privilege flaws: CVE-2026-81963 in the Windows Update Stack and CVE-2026-85880 in Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC).— Action1 (patch management provider) said in a post on the latest update.
Windows Patchday September 2026: The major security update is here: Microsoft has released security updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 for the September Patch ...
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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview update KB5120998 is causing issues.
The update is breaking mouse personalization ... Show more
Windows 11's preview update breaks mouse settings, as Defender spams users with false alerts
Windows 11's preview update breaks mouse settings, as Defender spams users with false alerts
dlvr.it Sep 04
Enjoy the Windows 10 Update Experience at London's O2: The new extreme sport: Windows Updates
theregister.com/offbeat/2026/09/04/enjoy-the-windows-10-update-experience-at-londons-o2/5294302
Windows 10 users are getting locked out of new Microsoft 365 features in a bid to push for Windows 11
xda-developers.com/windows-10-users-are-getting-locked-out-of-new-microsoft-365-features-in-a-bid-to-push-for-windows-11/
Key FactsMicrosoft plans to end new Microsoft 365 features on Windows 10
Aug 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- According to Microsoft's Learn document, devices running Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 will continue receiving feature updates and, where eligible, Copilot support until Version 2608 is released.
- The stable Microsoft 365 branch is currently on Version 2607, while Version 2608 is moving through the release preview channel; after its stable release, Windows 10 is planned to receive only security updates through October 10, 2028.
- The OneDrive desktop app is expected to continue receiving updates through October 2028, but only on Windows 10 Version 22H2; older versions will receive none.
- According to the article, Windows 10's extended security support will also end on October 10, 2028.
Windows 11 24H2, Windows Server 2022, Windows 10 Ent. LTSB 2016 get 60-day cut off warnings
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China sets Feb 2027 deadline to purge WIN 10 from govt computers: China is accelerating efforts to end dependence on foreign technology, with reports indicating ...
bangkokpost.com/life/tech/3310653/china-sets-feb-2027-deadline-to-purge-win-10-from-govt-computers
Windows hasn't properly shut down when you click shut down since 2012, and it explains a decade of weird bugs
xda-developers.com/windows-hasnt-properly-shut-down-when-you-click-shut-down-since-2012-and-it-explains-a-decade-of-weird-bugs/
Windows 11 struggles with old drivers - | why Windows 10 is spared this time: A recent security update is causing problems for gaming on certain Windows 11 PCs ...
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Key FactsWindows 11 update ties game crashes to legacy driver
Aug 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
- After KB5121003 is installed, Arc Raiders, The Finals, and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls may crash or freeze, while some affected computers unexpectedly restart.
- Microsoft links the problems to the older third-party driver inpoutx64.sys, which is used by RGB, monitoring, fan-control, and tuning software.
- The driver can be temporarily disabled through the Windows Registry, which may prevent crashes but can restrict RGB functions that depend on it.
- Windows 10 has not been comparably affected by this specific problem so far, and Microsoft is working in parallel on a permanent solution.
Windows hasn't properly shut down when you click shut down since 2012, and it explains a decade of weird bugs
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VideoCardz Aug 27
NVIDIA ends Windows 10 Game Ready support in October: GeForce Windows 10 support moves to quarterly security updates after October. NVIDIA plans to provide ...
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Nvidia kills Windows 10 support - | No more Game Ready drivers soon: Nvidia will end the supply of new Game Ready drivers for Windows 10 systems in October ...
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Radeon Driver 26.8.1: AMD Recommends Downgrade for Starfield: AMD has released the Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1. The WHQL driver supports three new games as well as ...
pcgameshardware.de/Grafikkarten-Grafikkarte-97980/News/AMD-Adrenalin-26-8-1-Starfield-Downgrade-Radeon-RX-9050-1551718/
Microsoft: Windows 10 KB5120249 August 2026 Patch Tuesday update now available: Microsoft has released the August 2026 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-windows-10-kb5120249-august-2026-patch-tuesday-update-now-available/
Windows 10 replaces AMD driver: Adrenalin 26.7.1 fails: A Reddit user was able to reproduce on their Windows 10 PC how Windows Update installed an older Radeon ...
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Heads Up: NVIDIA Preps Its Final Game Ready GPU Driver For Windows 10: NVIDIA has set a hard cut-off for new driver updates for Windows 10, although security ...
hothardware.com/news/nvidia-preps-final-game-ready-windows-10-driver
WindowsCentral Aug 14
VLC taking 30+ seconds to open a simple MP3 on Windows isn’t random — VideoLAN says Microsoft Defender is interfering with VLC’s plugin cache ... Show more
My outdated Windows 10 PC was headed for the recycling bin until Proxmox gave it a second life
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Key FactsAuthor Hosts LLMs on an Old Ryzen PC with Proxmox
Aug 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- According to the author, the lightweight Proxmox platform runs directly on the old system, providing KVM, a web interface, and native LXC containers without requiring a premium license purchase.
- In an LXC running llama.cpp, he uses the 8GB GTX 1080 and part of the 32GB RAM, with Gemma-4-26B-A4 reaching 14 tokens per second.
- Blinko, Open Notebook, Paperless AI, and Karakeep also run as lightweight services in a Docker virtual machine, where he occasionally tests other LXCs.
- Before using the system for local AI, he passed the GPU through to a Windows 11 virtual machine as a headless remote gaming server and also temporarily ran OPNsense and a Hackintosh virtual machine.
WindowsCentral Aug 14
Windows 11 is finally close to restoring full taskbar movement — one of the most requested features since the OS launched ... Show more
One of Windows 10's most beloved features, the ability to rotate the Taskbar around your desktop, has shown up in a late-stage Windows 11 preview build ... Show more
dlvr.it Aug 18
Microsoft finally fixing File Explorer and the Context Menu: Time to flex that Windows 10 muscle memory
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/08/18/microsoft-finally-fixing-file-explorer-and-the-context-menu/5289121
dlvr.it Aug 06
Windows 10 LTSC 2021 has five months before security updates cost extra: ESU meter starts running in January, unless you're on the IoT edition
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/08/06/windows-10-ltsc-2021-has-five-months-before-security-updates-cost-extra/5283904
One in six PCs still run Windows 10, and they're far less secure than Windows 11
neowin.net/news/one-in-six-pcs-still-run-windows-10-and-theyre-far-less-secure-than-windows-11/
Key FactsJuly 2026 Windows 10 Update KB5099539 Released
Jul 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
- The cumulative update KB5099539 for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2 addresses several known issues.
- Fixes include problems with OLE Automation, File Explorer's OneDrive shortcut, Recycle Bin dialogs, and hotkey handling.
- Security enhancements feature dynamic reporting of Secure Boot status and expanded certificate deployment.
- Networking and Remote Desktop components received updates, adding SHA-2 certificate support and network security hardening.
Intel's new Arc graphics driver brings FPS improvements in several games: Intel just released Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8974 for Windows 11 and 10 ...
neowin.net/news/intels-new-arc-graphics-driver-brings-fps-improvements-in-several-games/
AMD Chipset Driver 8.08.12.551: What's Really Changing: AMD released the new Ryzen chipset driver 8.08.12.551 for Windows 10 and 11 on August 14, 2026 ...
pcgameshardware.de/CPU-CPU-154106/News/AMD-Ryzen-Chipsatztreiber-8-08-12-551-Ryzen-AI-Max-Download-1551278/
WindowsCentral Aug 18
Microsoft admits Windows 11's context menus are "cluttered and sluggish": Announces major upgrades to the right-click menu that increases ...
windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-admits-windows-11s-context-menus-are-cluttered-and-sluggish-announces-major-upgrades-to-the-right-click-menu-that-increases-performance-and-customizability
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 2 months: Microsoft has reminded customers that systems running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-24h2-home-and-pro-reach-end-of-support-in-2-months/
Out with Windows: China switches to Linux faster than planned: Microsoft has been withdrawing from China for several years, but the Chinese government is also ...
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windowslatest.com Aug 11
5 years later, Windows 10 refuses to die, and Microsoft just can’t push holdouts to Windows 11
windowslatest.com/2026/08/11/5-years-later-windows-10-refuses-to-die-and-microsoft-just-cant-push-holdouts-to-windows-11/
Windows just hit its lowest market share in the past 12 months: Windows' trajectory over the past 12 months has been anything but stable ...
neowin.net/news/windows-just-hit-its-lowest-market-share-in-the-past-12-months/
