Veteran Windows Insider Xeno has released a 69.0MB version of Windows 7 x86, which can boot but lacks support for most software packages due to severe pruning. This was done as a proof-of-concept, and work is underway to make it more usable for retro enthusiasts. To run even basic programs, users must provide their own … Read more
Sam Altman has shared a sneak peek of OpenAI’s upcoming GPT model by calling it “GPT 6-7”. This is also a nod to Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year, “6 7”, which represents linguistic anarchy and chaos. Altman’s use of this phrase blurs the line between meme culture and machine intelligence. It sounds like a versioning … Read more
Former US President Donald Trump has asked a court for guidance on how to “legally fund” the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, after a judge’s order required him to do so. Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/10/31/snap-hearing-massachusetts-state-lawsuit-trump
The US government shutdown continues to drag on, with no end in sight. Meanwhile, President Trump has been focusing on other matters, including a recent bathroom renovation at the White House and a Halloween party. Despite the president’s claims that the shutdown will be easily resolved, his party members are growing concerned about his lack … Read more
AFFiNE is an open-source productivity app that combines structured note-taking with visual thinking. It’s designed for individuals who think in both words and visuals, providing a workspace that blends different tools like Notion, Obsidian, Miro, and NotebookLM into one minimalist package. I use AFFiNE as my second brain to organize notes, projects, tasks, brainstorm, and … Read more
US Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is accused of berating two police officers at Charleston International Airport on Thursday morning. In an incident report, one officer described Mace as “very irate” and using derogatory language, including cursing and calling the officers “incompetent”. Mace, who has been running for governor, claimed she was simply trying to draw … Read more
Getting laid off can be scary, but knowing what to do can take away some of the fear. Here are three steps you can take after being let go: 1. Take a moment to process what happened and think about your goals. Take time to reflect on what you’ve gone through and consider your objectives … Read more
A modder, XenoPanther, reduced Windows 7 x86 to an astonishing 69 MB by removing unnecessary files and components. The result is a stripped-down, dark version of the operating system that still warns about unsupported hardware. Imagine having a lightweight version of your favorite OS – Tiny11 has already shown us the potential of compact Windows. … Read more