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Windows at the system layer - kernel behavior, scheduling, memory management, drivers, updates, and why performance changes from build to build.
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Author: Kate Chu,
Microsoft is retiring 3D Viewer and removing it from Windows in 2026

Microsoft is shutting down another built-in Windows app. 3D Viewer will be removed from the Microsoft Store in July 2026, joining Paint 3D in retirement.

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Why Windows XP runs faster than Windows 11
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Why Windows XP can outrun Windows 11 on identical hardware

A surprising benchmark comparison reveals that Windows XP often feels faster than Windows 11 when both run on the same aging laptop. The reason isn’t…

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Problematic Windows 11 update, January 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Microsoft’s Black January was more than a bad update

Microsoft’s January exposed cracks across its ecosystem. Windows 11 updates broke core features, cloud services suffered extended outages, and a BitLocker encryption case raised uncomfortable…

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NexPhone Triple-OS
Author: Vlad Phigod,
NexPhone: The smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11

A new kind of smartphone is entering the mobile scene in 2026 — one that aims to blur the line between phone and pocket PC.

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Power Toys Features
Author: Vlad Phigod,
PowerToys 0.97 released with new mouse tool and enhanced command palette

PowerToys 0.97 brings major updates, including a new mouse tool for multi-monitor users and enhanced Command Palette customization…

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