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Microsoft will support Windows 11 on newer Macs through Parallels
Microsoft now officially supports Windows 11 on M1 and M2 Macs, but you'll need to use Parallels' virtual machine.
Google will end Chrome support on Windows 7 and 8.1 in early 2023
You'll still be able to use older builds of the browser on those operating systems, but you'll need a more recent version of Windows to keep getting feature and security updates.
Someone made an operating system for the NES
Tinkerers crammed an entire graphical OS into the NES.
Here’s why your iOS auto-updates often arrive late
He said Apple takes feedback from those who update early into account.
Windows 11 will add a watermark if you use unsupported hardware
Microsoft will slap a watermark on Windows 11 if you run the OS on a computer that doesn't meet the minimum requirements.
Android apps come to Windows 11 in 'preview' next month
A Windows 11 public preview with Android app support is coming in February, although free upgrades to Microsoft's OS are ending soon.
Windows 11 beta users can start testing Android apps
Android apps are finally available in Windows 11, but only as part of an Insider Preview release.
Facebook will open up the Oculus Go to tinkerers with an unlocked OS
The discontinued headset will gain a second life.
Windows 11 will be available on October 5th
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will be released on October 5th for new and upgrading users.
Windows 11's new focus timer feature will work with Spotify
Windows 11 will have a Focus Sessions feature that uses Spotify music to help you concentrate on tasks.
How to watch Microsoft's Windows 11 launch event
Microsoft is holding its Windows 11 launch event at 11AM Eastern — here's how to watch as it happens.
Google will update Chrome OS just as quickly as its web browser
Google is speeding up the Chrome OS update cycle and will now release new versions every four weeks, just like the regular Chrome browser.
Huawei starts rolling out its alternative to Android on phones and tablets
Mate40, P40, Mate 30 and MatePad Pro devices are getting HarmonyOS 2 first.
Google's Fuchsia OS debuts on the original Nest Hub
Google's Fuchsia operating system is finally making its public debut on the old Nest Hub smart screen.
Android 12 might include big changes to notifications and widgets
A purported Android 12 interface leak hints at a major visual overhaul as well as new approaches to notifications and widgets.
You can run Linux on an M1 Mac if you have the patience
Corellium has successfully run Ubuntu Linux on Apple's M1 Macs, although you'll need a USB drive and some know-how to make it work.
Windows on ARM can finally emulate x64 apps in latest preview
Microsoft has enabled x64 emulation on ARM in a new Windows 10 Insider preview, significantly expanding the rane of apps you can run.
Google opens up its curious Fuschia OS to contributions from the public
Anyone can now access the project's bug tracker and technical roadmap.
macOS Big Sur is out now
Expect a new look, along with changes to Safari, Messages and Maps.
The latest Chrome OS update improves accessibility on Chromebooks
There are more cursor colors and Google improved the text-to-speech features.
