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Turn Your Desktop Into a Retro-OS Museum with 600+ Emulated Systems
tech1 month ago

Turn Your Desktop Into a Retro-OS Museum with 600+ Emulated Systems

Not a physical museum, The Virtual OS Museum is a personal collection of about 1,700 installations across 600+ operating systems on 250+ platforms that you can download and run via emulation on your PC; curated largely by Andrew Warkentin, it traces computing history from 1948’s Manchester Baby to early Android, with many obscure OSes and DOS variants. Most images include only the OS and basic tools, making CTSS software hard to find; the full archive is 127GB (Lite ~14GB).

via The Verge|
#andrew-warkentin#emulation#operating-systems
Windows 11 Insider: 9 Tweaks Hint at a Smoother Fall Update
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 Insider: 9 Tweaks Hint at a Smoother Fall Update

Windows 11 Insider builds reveal nine upcoming features ahead of the 26H2 fall update, including a movable and shrinkable taskbar, extended Windows Update pause options, a calmer Widgets board, fewer Copilot AI icons across apps, Start Menu search prioritizing local files, new touchpad gestures, and enhanced accessibility (screen tint and voice isolation). Many of these tweaks are available via a Feature flags page and are experimental, meaning they may change or not reach stable releases; some improvements like Low Latency Profile and Xbox Mode have already shipped in stable builds.

via PCMag|
#accessibility#insider-program#operating-systems
Historic OS Library Comes Alive: The Virtual OS Museum Lets You Run Dozens of Legacy Systems
technology1 month ago

Historic OS Library Comes Alive: The Virtual OS Museum Lets You Run Dozens of Legacy Systems

The Virtual OS Museum, created by Andrew Warkentin, lets you run over 1,700 pre-installed operating systems and applications across more than 250 platforms—from 1948 to today—via emulation. It offers a full offline 121GB download and a lighter 14GB version that downloads guest VM images on first use, with automatic and manual updates. Note that not every emulated system boots perfectly, and performance on Apple silicon may be limited since the host VM is x86-only.

via 9to5Mac|
#emulation#legacy-software#macos
Windows 11 Pro drops to $9.97, giving old PCs a fresh feel
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 Pro drops to $9.97, giving old PCs a fresh feel

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $9.97 (regularly $199) through May 18 (11:59 p.m. PT), offering a lifetime, single-device license with TPM 2.0, Smart App Control, BitLocker, and biometric login for security; DirectX 12 Ultimate and Copilot boost gaming and productivity, while features like Snap layouts and virtual desktops make multitasking smoother on older PCs. A minimum of 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is required, and the license cannot be transferred to another PC.

via Mashable|
#deals#operating-systems#pc-upgrades
Windows K2 aims to speed Start Menu, instant search, and steadier updates
technology2 months ago

Windows K2 aims to speed Start Menu, instant search, and steadier updates

Microsoft is reportedly pursuing a broad Windows K2 initiative in 2026 to dramatically boost Windows 11 performance and reliability, with a gradual feature cadence, a WinUI 3-powered Start Menu overhaul promising up to 60% performance gains, instant filename searches in File Explorer, and a more stable update process that may delay display-driver updates until reboot; the plan includes revived Insider meetups, stronger collaboration, and a push to run better on low-end hardware, as Microsoft competes with macOS, Linux, and SteamOS.

via TechSpot|
#insiders#microsoft#operating-systems
Four Desktop OSes, Four Roles: Windows Leads Gaming, macOS Shines for Creatives
technology3 months ago

Four Desktop OSes, Four Roles: Windows Leads Gaming, macOS Shines for Creatives

PCMag compares Windows 11, macOS Tahoe, Ubuntu, and ChromeOS, highlighting Windows as strongest for software compatibility and gaming, macOS Tahoe for creative workflows and productivity, Ubuntu for deep customization and open‑source flexibility, and ChromeOS for affordable, secure use for students and casual users. The piece also notes AI features like Windows Copilot, ChromeOS Gemini integrations, and Apple Intelligence shaping the current OS landscape, with virtualization and multi‑OS options available for mixed environments.

via PCMag|
#chromeos#macos-tahoe#operating-systems
Windows in Crisis: Trust Erodes as Microsoft Bets Big on AI
technology4 months ago

Windows in Crisis: Trust Erodes as Microsoft Bets Big on AI

An opinion-piece arguing Microsoft has eroded Windows’ consumer value by pushing AI features, cloud bets, and forced updates, while reliability and privacy issues (Recall’s privacy risk, TPM 2.0 upgrade barriers, and buggy security patches) drive a growing trust deficit. With Windows 10 support ending and Windows 11 adoption wavering, users are pausing recommendations of Windows in favor of macOS or Linux, even as Windows remains technically practical for many. The piece portrays Microsoft’s shift toward Azure/AI as diverting resources away from end-user experience, suggesting a longer-term risk to Windows’ dominance.

via Yanko Design|
#cloud-computing#cybersecurity#microsoft
technology6 months ago

Switching to Linux: A Smooth Transition to a Faster, Free OS

The author advocates for Linux as a user-friendly, reliable alternative to commercial OSes like Windows and macOS, criticizing the latter's agenda-driven design, intrusive services, and hardware limitations. They highlight Linux's customization, hardware support, and independence from corporate control, while also discussing the challenges and frustrations with other operating systems and UI design trends.

via Hacker News|
#linux#macos#operating-systems
Windows 10 Support Ends: How to Upgrade or Extend Security
technology9 months ago

Windows 10 Support Ends: How to Upgrade or Extend Security

The article discusses the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2023, and the challenges and frustrations users face with Windows 11's mandatory cloud integration and hardware requirements. The author, a long-time Microsoft supporter, is migrating to Linux due to concerns over data control, security, and usability, highlighting the broader trend of operating system evolution and competition. The piece emphasizes the importance of staying updated and cautious during OS transitions.

via Daily Kos|
#linux#microsoft#operating-systems