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Can you install Windows on a Steam Deck?
By Richard Devine last updated
Yes. Many people have asked whether you can install Windows on a Steam Deck OS. It's a portable PC, so your options aren't as limited as they seem.
Microsoft reportedly lays off dedicated team focused on 'winning back consumers'
By Zac Bowden published
A new report from Business Insider claims that Microsoft recently laid off its "Modern Life Experiences" team, which was put together in 2018 with the goal of "winning back consumers."
How to get rid of bloatware on your new Windows PC
By Brendan Lowry published
Bloatware is one of the most annoying things you have to deal with when you buy a new laptop, but why do manufacturers pre-install it for you? And how can you remove it? We have all the answers.
Microsoft Hardwear clothing line draws criticism for high prices
By Sean Endicott last updated
Microsoft's new Hardwear collection features t-shirts, hats, jackets, and more, all of which are inspired by Windows and Microsoft.
Xbox Series X|S can now run Windows 98, Quake, Half-Life, and other PC classics through virtualization
By Sean Endicott published
Thanks to a virtualization tool, it's now possible to play classic PC games on the Xbox Series X or S with Windows 98.
European Space Agency to upgrade Mars Express spacecraft from software made with Windows 98
By Sean Endicott last updated
The Mars Express spacecraft has operated for just over 19 years running an operating system built with Windows 98. The European Space Agency plans to ship a big software update to the spacecraft.
Microsoft Teams, Office, and Windows groups to slow hiring
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft will slow hiring across its Office, Teams, and Windows groups, according to a recent report. The slowdown is not company-wide, as Microsoft continues to hire people in other areas.
How to set mouse for left-handed people on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
This guide will show you the easy steps to swap the mouse buttons to reconfigure the experience if you're a left-handed person using Windows 11.
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