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

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I’m trying to install OptiFine for Minecraft 1.21.9 (preview_OptiFine_1.21.9_HD_U_J7_pre2.jar). When I double-click the .jar file, I get the blue loading circle ...

Microsoft announced today that systems running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 23H2 will stop receiving updates in three months. However, as the company explains on the Windows release health ...

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Even if you're perfectly content with Windows 10, updates will soon cost extra and you'll eventually need to switch to Windows 11. I compare the two operating systems so you know what to expect upon ...