N-gated Hacker NewsMay 7
🤔 So, you want to let Windows know you're writing a binary file? Just casually mention it over coffee—it’s not like it’s the most basic developer task ever. But hey, at least you got to scroll through an endless list of Microsoft buzzwords and acronyms! 😂 #DevLife #WindowsProblems
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20260504-00/?p=112296 #DevLife #WindowsProblems #BinaryFiles #DeveloperHumor #MicrosoftBuzzwords #HackerNews #ngated
How do I inform Windows that I'm writing a binary file? - The Old New Thing

You don't. All files are binary at the file system level.

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Andrew ArmstrongSep 14, 2025
Can’t delete a folder because of the Thumbs.db | https://techygeekshome.info/cant-delete-a-folder-because-of-the-thumbs-db/?fsp_sid=11591 | #Microsoft #Windows#ThumbsDBIssues #MastodonTech #FolderDeletion #TechGlitches #FileManagement #WindowsProblems #DigitalTroubleshooting #ComputerIssues #TechHelp #FileDeletionProblems 
https://techygeekshome.info/cant-delete-a-folder-because-of-the-thumbs-db/?fsp_sid=11591
Tom's Hardware ItaliaJun 18, 2025

😣 Scommetto che pensavate Microsoft non potesse peggiorare ulteriormente il Menu Start di Windows... pensate di nuovo! #WindowsProblems #MenuStartFail

🔗 https://www.tomshw.it/hardware/microsoft-e-riuscita-a-peggiorare-il-menu-start-di-windows-di-nuovo-2025-06-18

Microsoft è riuscita a peggiorare il Menu Start di Windows, di nuovo

Il menu Start di Windows 11 introduce la nuova visualizzazione Categoria che raggruppa le app, ma non permette di creare categorie personalizzate.

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Tom's Hardware ItaliaMar 25, 2025

🚫 Chrome non si riesce più a installare su Windows a causa di un bug! Aspettiamo il fix insieme. #ChromeBug #WindowsProblems 🖥️💻

🔗 https://www.tomshw.it/hardware/chrome-non-si-puo-piu-installare-su-windows-per-colpa-di-un-errore-2025-03-25

Chrome non si può più installare su Windows: colpa di un bug

Google Chrome non può più essere installato su Windows a causa di un curioso bug, che impedisce il download corretto dell'installer.

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Robert Kist 🇦🇹🇸🇬Aug 26, 2024

USB devices that want to install software as soon as you connect them should be outlawed

#WindowsProblems

Neal JenningsJun 25, 2023
Anyone have any tips to fix the "opening certain web pages in a maximised Chrome or Edge window turns your entire screen black" problem? I've tried everything the internet suggests, like cache clearing, removing flags and extensions, updating everything, etc. There's no obvious connection amongst the websites causing this issue, but the same sites cause the issue in both browsers, and using the browsers not-maximised brings the screen back. I'm losing my mind over this! #windowsproblems