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Full Writeup of the Windows GDID
tool
10 min read
Microsoft's Global Device Identifier (GDID) is generated, stored, and transmitted as a persistent fingerprint for Windows devices. Even when not logged in with a Microsoft Account (MSA), a GDID is still assigned, utilizing an anonymous device path for identification.
Surface Laptop Ultra
tool
3 min read
Surface Laptop Ultra is designed for creators and innovators, featuring powerful hardware engineered with NVIDIA and optimized for RTX Spark. It runs on Windows and is the most powerful Surface Laptop ever built.
Microsoft hasn't had a coherent GUI strategy since Petzold
opinion
8 min read
Microsoft's GUI strategy has been inconsistent for over thirty years, leaving developers unclear on the best framework for building Windows desktop applications. Options like WPF, WinUI 3, and Electron create confusion rather than providing a clear direction.
The Windows equivalents of the most used Linux commands
tool
2 min read
Windows cmd has command equivalents for many commonly used Linux commands. For example, to filter output for HTTPS connections, Linux uses `lsof -s | grep 'https'`, while Windows uses `netstat -n -a | findstr "https"`.
Our commitment to Windows quality
news
10 min read
Microsoft is committed to improving Windows quality based on user feedback. The team has dedicated significant time to analyzing community input to enhance the Windows experience.
The full history of Windows widgets, from 1997 to today
11 min read
Microsoft has attempted to implement widgets in Windows six times since 1997, each iteration failing due to various fundamental flaws such as performance, security, and screen space issues. The ongoing challenge has been to effectively surface live information without requiring users to launch separate applications.