GoKawiil - Tech News

241.

Replace the Retiring Windows XP with Linux (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-11 | get Linux → | tags: computer, linux, support

242.

I dumped Windows 11 for Linux, and you should too (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-11 | get Linux → | tags: able, linux, require

243.

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line (zdnet.com)

2026-01-09 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Windows Security → | tags: disable, disable windows, permanently

244.

I didn't expect a 16-inch Windows laptop to crack my top five - but this is a gem (zdnet.com)

2026-01-08 | by Jack Wallen | get Laptop → | tags: geekom, laptop, laptops

245.

BillG the Manager (2021) (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-07 | by Steven Sinofsky | get Smartwatch → | tags: microsoft, strategy, team

246.

BillG the Manager (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-07 | by Steven Sinofsky | get Cloud Computing → | tags: microsoft, strategy, team

247.

The Best Cat Toys for Your Furry Friend (2026) (wired.com)

2026-01-07 | by Molly Higgins | get Interactive Laser Toy → | tags: cats, furniture, play

248.

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - and why (zdnet.com)

2026-01-06 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux → | tags: desktop, linux, user

249.

Report: Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 without internet (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-03 | get Windows 11 → | tags: activate, activate windows, internet

250.

Microsoft silently kills Windows and Office phone activation and forces online activation with a Microsoft account — Windows users are now herded into an online-only portal for activation (tomshardware.com)

2026-01-03 | by Hassam Nasir | get Microsoft Account → | tags: activate, activation, microsoft

251.

Microsoft kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 without internet (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-03 | get Windows 11 → | tags: activate, activate windows, internet

252.

Linux is good now (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-01 | by Joshua Wolens | get Open Source Operating System → | tags: bazzite, linux, windows

253.

Linux is good now; to feel like you actually own your PC, put Linux on it (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-01-01 | by Joshua Wolens | get Linux OS → | tags: bazzite, linux, windows

254.

2025 was a disaster for Windows 11 (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-12-31 | by Zac Bowden | get Windows 11 → | tags: features, microsoft, new features

255.

2025 was a disaster for Windows 11 as bugs and intrusive features erode trust (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-12-31 | by Zac Bowden | get Windows 11 → | tags: features, microsoft, new features

256.

Ditch the Subscription: Get Lifetime Access to Windows 11 Pro for Just $10 (feeds.feedburner.com)

2025-12-28 | get Windows 11 → | tags: access, just, security

257.

This Windows registry hack can boost NVMe SSD performance by up to 80%, but there's a catch (techspot.com)

2025-12-25 | get NVMe → | tags: activate, activated, claims

258.

I was jealous of MacOS 26 users, until I realized Windows PCs already had these 4 features (zdnet.com)

2025-12-24 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Windows PC → | tags: apple, features, macos

259.

9 essential iPadOS 26 features that convinced me to put my MacBook away for good (zdnet.com)

2025-12-22 | by Lance Whitney | get iPad → | tags: open, screen, screenshot

260.

I can't upgrade to Windows 11, now leave me alone (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-12-21 | by Ibrahim Diallo | get Windows 11 → | tags: computer, dismiss, microsoft

261.

Steam app is now 64-bit only on systems that support it, 32-bit support enters final countdown — 32-bit users will stop receiving updates in 2026 (tomshardware.com)

2025-12-20 | by Luke James | get Steam → | tags: bit windows, client, steam

262.

The Legion Go 2 might ditch Windows for SteamOS – and cost less (techspot.com)

2025-12-19 | get SteamOS → | tags: according windows, chip, chip paired

263.

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb (zdnet.com)

2025-12-18 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Windows Security → | tags: disable, disable windows, permanently

264.

Make the eyes go away (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-12-17 | get I can't fulfill this request. → | tags: claude, mcp server, models

265.

The 11 Microsoft apps I ditch on every new Windows install - and the 11 I keep (zdnet.com)

2025-12-17 | by Ed Bott | get Office → | tags: apps, copilot, list

266.

The last Xbox update of 2025 includes a handy Wireless Headset upgrade (engadget.com)

2025-12-16 | get Wireless Headset Upgrade → | tags: audio, bluetooth, headset

267.

Native vs. emulation: World of Warcraft game performance on Snapdragon X Elite (news.ycombinator.com)

2025-12-15 | get Game engine → | tags: game, native, version

268.

High-Tech ‘Bubble Wrap’ Lets You Hold Fire Without Getting Burned (gizmodo.com)

2025-12-15 | get Inflatable Foam → | tags: applied, applied building, building

269.

How much RAM do you really need in 2025? A Windows and Mac expert explains (zdnet.com)

2025-12-15 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Memory → | tags: computer, laptop, macbook

270.

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates break VPN access for WSL users (bleepingcomputer.com)

2025-12-15 | get Windows Virtual Server → | tags: access, issue, linux