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Was Windows 8 really that bad? I gave it another shot 13 years later

Microsoft blended the Windows 7 interface with its new Metro UI. Metro UI was entirely different from the UIs Windows had ...

5 obscure Windows apps you didn't know you needed

Windows supports a host of apps from Microsoft and third-party developers. However, here are some less-known ones that can ...

Paint has been part of Windows for decades, yet in 2026 Microsoft faces a choice: reinvent it, retire it, or let it quietly linger

Microsoft continues to add modern features like layers and AI to Paint, but users still crave the app's classic simplicity.