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A maker is turning the beloved Windows 3D Space Cadet pinball game into an actual playable table. After decades of talk and one failed company attempt, the nostalgic classic is finally getting the physical version fans always wanted.
After three months of using Linux as his main operating system, a veteran tech editor hasn't looked back. The transition proved surprisingly smooth, with only two brief returns to Windows needed.
Windows users plagued by crashing driver updates are getting a break. Microsoft's new system will automatically roll back problematic drivers without anyone lifting a finger.
After years of frustration, Microsoft is finally letting Windows users shut down and restart their computers without forced updates interrupting their work. The changes are rolling out now to over a billion users worldwide.
A new indie game lets players experience the joy of a carefree summer through the eyes of a 16-year-old rollerblader in a heartwarming small-town adventure. Created by a Black-led Toronto studio, RollerGirl brings representation and nostalgia together in a story inspired by the developer's own childhood.
A Virginia window company donated a complete window replacement to a Ronald McDonald House, redirecting thousands of dollars back to families with sick children. One broken window couldn't open at all, creating a safety risk when cooking smoke filled the kitchen.
Microsoft is finally listening to frustrated users by testing a decluttered Windows 11 search menu that strips away ads, game recommendations, and distracting content. The company's experimental version puts your actual files and apps front and center, where they should have been all along.
When LG monitors started secretly installing apps that pushed unwanted ads to Windows users, the internet pushed back hard. Now, after customer outcry and Microsoft's intervention, LG has agreed to disable the spam for good.
When the North Tower was hit on 9/11, six people were trapped in an elevator with no idea what was happening outside. A window washer's quick thinking got them out alive. ##
Missing memories of old friends might actually be good for your mental health. A new study reveals that nostalgic feelings boost gratitude by reminding us of meaningful connections.
Scientists at University College London created see-through solar windows that turn both sunlight and indoor lighting into electricity. The breakthrough could transform office towers and homes into round-the-clock power generators.
Target is launching the only U.S. retail collection for Pokémon's 30th anniversary, featuring over 100 items inspired by the original 151 creatures. Die-hard fans designed the collection for fellow superfans, bringing the magic of 1996 back to store shelves this May.
Researchers at NTU Singapore have created solar cells thinner than a human hair that turn windows into power generators. These transparent panels work even on cloudy days, bringing us closer to buildings that power themselves.
Scientists created solar cells 10,000 times thinner than human hair that turn windows into power generators. The transparent technology could transform city skyscrapers into energy sources without blocking light.
Scientists in the UK just created a window that generates electricity while switching from clear to frosted on command. The innovation could transform how buildings stay comfortable while cutting energy costs.
Researchers created flexible solar panels you can actually see through, available in different colors, that could turn any building window into clean energy. The breakthrough combines durability with beauty, surviving over a year of testing.
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have developed ultra-thin solar cells that can turn building windows into power generators while staying transparent. The breakthrough could transform city skyscrapers into clean energy producers.
A Kansas City window washer offers free cleanings to struggling restaurants, then shares their stories with his 8,700 Instagram followers. His reviews have created lines around the block and may have saved businesses from closing.
Scientists created transparent windows that protect buildings from electromagnetic pulses while letting light shine through. The breakthrough could safeguard hospitals, airports, and data centers without changing how buildings look.
A robotics company making drones that clean skyscraper windows just raised $20 million because they can't keep up with demand. Instead of building robots that dance, Lucid Bots focused on solving a dangerous real-world problem.
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