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I understand why you have those older forums. To me it seems they would be of waste of space. Do people even visit them? If anyone is still using any of those OS'es they leave themselves very vulnerable. If for nostalgia it would be better to link to the Wikipedia pages for those OS'es. That's my 2 cents.

What game would you like to play? Post suggestions here. I'll be the game master. And go!!!

I'm Geek. Name fits. Love all tech and like to live on the bleeding edge. I'm here to help and on the journey learn.

For Xbox Wire’s Mike Nelson, getting older means reminiscing more often about the places he’s lived and traveled throughout the world, and marveling at the growing list of countries he wants to visit. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has become a “conduit of nostalgia” for those journeys. Because the sim is a “digital twin” of Earth, he can virtually fly over any of those locations and even get out of his plane to explore even further. Head over to Xbox Wire to read more about his deep dive into this aspect of MSFS 2024. Continue reading...

I joined a while ago. Visited a few times. Never post. Good to meet you. I am a novice so will be asking a lot.

The Game Awards caps off the year with a celebration of gaming excellence. This year, the ceremony included special guests Harrison Ford and Snoop Dogg. Xbox Game Studios received several nominations and two winners. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 won for Best Performance (Melina Juergens) and Best Audio Design, and “Fallout” took home Best Adaptation. Head over to Xbox Wire to find out more. Continue reading...

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Nice to meet all Extreme Tech Support members. Hope to enjoy helping and getting help. Zach....

Nice to find a site that I used to frequent is online once again. My old username was Manny. Maybe if you merge them if it's possible. My name is Manual and I'm from Canada. Good to meet all of you and hope to help when I can.

DoorDash has partnered with Wendy’s to test an innovative approach to getting you your fast food faster by using Drones. This food delivery concept is currently only available in one city so far, but what are your thoughts on This?

What hobbies do you enjoy? I am an Amatuer radio operator. I enjoy talking to people across the World. I also shoot pool.

We are thrilled to announce that the full capabilities of Windows 11 can now be enjoyed on mixed reality headsets, starting with Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S. Microsoft is partnering with Meta to make this experience available now in public preview, and we’re excited to get feedback from the community. Access to your local Windows PC or Windows 365 Cloud PC from a Quest headset is seamless and it takes only seconds to connect to a private, high-quality, multiple-monitor workstation. [HEADING=2]Easy PC connection[/HEADING] [caption id=attachment_179253" align="alignnone" width="1024]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2024/12/1-Connect1920-1024x…

Q. Where do you find a dog with no legs? A. Where you left it. :D

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The holiday season is in full swing, and we know it can be a busy time. To help make your festivities even brighter, and check items off your to-do list, we are excited to share new Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs that may be exactly the gift you’re looking to give or receive. [HEADING=1]A Windows 11 PC for everyone[/HEADING] Windows 11 PCs offer peace of mind with world-class security, the performance you need for your busy lifestyle – no matter work or play – and provide the right tools to help spark creativity and boost productivity. And opting for a new Copilot+ PC supercharges your Windows 11 experience with the fastest, most intelligent, most secure Windows PCs ever. …

Hey everyone my name is Ravenfreak. I'm a 34 year old guy who enjoys playing video games in his spare time. I also enjoy dabbling into ROM hacking, but mainly stick to modding the 8-bit Sonic games on the Sega Master System and Game Gear. I also enjoy listening to music, with my favorite genres being synthwave, and pop punk. I'm familiar with some tech related topics, and do my best to help people in real life when they run into tech issues but I'm far from an expert. I look forward to getting to know other tech enthusiasts here!

Good to be back. Joined in 2018 and seemed to get lost in the domain shuffle. Back now! Good to renew some old acquaintances.

[HEADING=2]Introduction[/HEADING] This blog is the first installment in a new series of technical content designed to provide insights into the AI innovation on Windows. Today we will share how the Applied Sciences team used a multi-interdisciplinary approach to achieve a breakthrough in power efficiency, inference speed and memory efficiency for a state-of-the-art small language model (SLM), Phi Silica. Integrated into Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs (starting with Snapdragon X Series), this SLM powers several features of the latest generation of Copilot+ PC experiences: Click to Do (Preview), on-device rewrite and summarize capabilities in Word and Outlook, and a turnkey pre-o…

Avowed, a first-person fantasy action role-playing game from Obsidian Entertainment, is launching Feb. 18 for the Xbox app for Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Battle.net. It will be available on day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Xbox Wire’s Mike Nelson explores combat and player choice after he got extended hands-on time with the game. He talks to a gameplay director and senior combat designer about how Avowed rewards player choice and experimentation, while still giving them an array of weapons. Head over to his story to find out how he gravitated to a magic weapon, as well as how flexibility in combat actions was always a goal and how AI creates diff…

Hello there, this is Nomad, freelance writer. blogger, and online entrepreneur. I run and manage multiple websites. I have also published half a dozen books Good t be here

The Windows Accessibility team is on a mission to make Windows 11 the most inclusive version yet and create a digital environment where everyone is empowered to achieve more. We remain committed to prioritizing feedback and insights from the disability community for our products as we continue to evolve Windows for the future. From performance improvements in Narrator and enhanced spelling and correction improvements in Voice Access, to a dedicated focus on improving reliability and core functionality across all assistive technologies, significant strides have been made in addressing the diverse needs of our customers. Today as we celebrate International Day of Persons wi…

If you’re looking for a game this holiday season that’ll transport you to another era and immerse you in movie magic, check out Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a much-anticipated game coming to Windows PC (with Game Pass), Xbox Series X|S and Steam on Dec. 9. Xbox Wire has published several articles related to this launch to get you up to speed. MachineGames, the studio behind the game, delivers insights and tips throughout those stories, including how it mixed modern game design with traditional filmmaking techniques, the work it took making Indy’s character as authentic as possible and the prominence of puzzles in both the films and this title. Head over to Xbox Wir…

I get intermittent 500 errors. Happens at various times. Post my last topic I got the error. Topic posted. Still had the error.

The pilot had been missing for about a week, last seen taking off from an airport in Covington, Washington, heading home in his Piper Dakota to Puyallup, about 36 miles south of Seattle. Though he had gone down in the heavily developed and densely populated suburbs, no one had been able to find him or his small aircraft. This was 2007 and Khoi Duong was on an air mission as part of a search and rescue team. He’d already gone up once that day looking for the missing pilot, eyes continually scanning the landscape below, looking for something, anything, that could lead them to him and his aircraft. Duong, who was raised in Seattle, was a high school intern at Microsoft. Aft…

Xbox Wire’s Danielle Partis is not a fan of scary games, but S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – which launches today on Xbox Series X|S and PC – is a first-person survival journey where The Zone encompasses a “unique, complex and compelling setting to unravel.” She writes, “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is an open world affair, in which you’re expected to fend for yourself in brutal and unpredictable situations, where basically any living thing you come across can and will hurt you. For those unfamiliar with the series, it is paramount to stay prepared – as with any survival game, you’ll need to constantly be on the hunt for weapon ammo, medical supplies and food. Not to mention,…