The Verge's Tom Warren covers the leak of Windows 11, which looks cleaner and simpler than the current version — see out the perspective-less new logo — but remains the same labyrinth of backwards-compatibility and technical debt under the hood:
Windows 11 unveiled
This "Microsoft Redesigns the iPod Packaging" is a timeless classic
This video about how Microsoft would design the iPod box is as funny and relevant today as it was when it was uploaded to YouTube way back in 2006. (Via Jeff Atwood) READ THE REST
Dead projects and products by Microsoft and Google
The Microsoft Graveyard, curated by Fabiano Riccardi, features all of Redmond's big dead ideas, from Bob to Zune. It was inspired by Cody Ogden's similar museum of dead Google things. Killed by Microsoft is the Microsoft graveyard; a free and open source list of discontinued Microsoft services, products, devices, and apps. We aim to be… READ THE REST
Thieves are using fake 'Windows 11' installers to infect folks looking to upgrade from 10
Windows 10, the operating system I play games on, has been nagging at get me to upgrade to Windows 11 for a while, but if it ain't broke — why fix it? Seems you need to be very careful when upgrading, and only do it from well within the Microsoft garden. Bleeping Computer: Threat actors… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Cats are such mysterious and complex creatures, aren't they? Dogs feel easy to crack as pets. But with cats, it can be unclear what is going on underneath those big, glassy eyes. We… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's no secret that online hackers exist and are constantly lurking around for sensitive information at any opportunity they can. With every piece of your personal information and essential memories being stored online,… READ THE REST
Ditch the extra cup of coffee. This gadget can really boost your productivity
Whether gaming in your spare time or burying yourself in spreadsheets at your 9-to-5, efficiency matters. And while you may have the latest and greatest laptop or smartphone to work on, its small screen can totally kill your enjoyment, especially when you're hopping over to different apps or watching your favorite streaming content. If you're looking for a way… READ THE REST
