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Windows Task Manager's original creator is bringing a new version to Mac first

The macOS beta is free to download now, with a Windows version and possible paid tier coming later

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 3, 2026, 12:40 PM

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Software Microsoft

Ex-Windows developer, Task Manager creator says Windows 11 needs an XP Service Pack 2 moment

Dave Plummer believes Microsoft should focus on security and performance over AI features

By Daniel Sims, December 4, 2025, 6:15 AM 16 comments

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Microsoft Software

Porting the Windows 95 interface to Windows NT was a complex back-and-forth process

Computing history: Raymond Chen is once again reminding us that back when Windows 95 ruled the software world, coding was a completely different beast. The Win9x user interface eventually made its way to the Windows NT world, but getting it there took some effort – and a few clever tricks.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, October 30, 2025, 4:36 PM 11 comments

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Microsoft Software

FCKGW: How an internal Microsoft leak fueled Windows XP piracy

In context: Piracy has been a part of Windows history from the very beginning. Microsoft began taking the issue seriously with Windows XP, and Dave Plummer has now revealed that the first unauthorized copies of the operating system were actually the result of an internal information leak.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, October 10, 2025, 1:08 PM 14 comments