From Java and ActiveX to Flash, Houdini, and Direct3D, these 1996 releases shaped how we build apps, sites, and games today.

Java 26, due in March with structured concurrency, lazy constants, AOT object caching, and primitive types in patterns, instanceof, and switch, has entered a second rampdown phase for bug fixes. Java ...

Windows Updates are important for many reasons. With each update, you get access either to new features of Windows 10 or your computer at least becomes more secure. However, at times Windows downloads ...

To access the pages and options available in Windows Update Settings, open the Settings app using Win+I hotkey, and click on the Windows Update category available on the bottom left section. On the ...

However, you can queue the update for the Mounts of Mayhem game drop manually as well. The launcher lets players initiate updates on the existing version, upgrading ...

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5074105 Preview, released on Jan. 29, 2026. A Windows launch isn’t the end a ...

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Running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC is about to feel slightly better Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less ...