Windows 11 still runs on code from the 1990s, Microsoft admits

Microsoft's Win32 API dates back to Windows 95, and a senior exec says nobody expected it to still be essential in 2026.
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Microsoft says Windows 11 still relies on 1990s-era code

Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows 11 continues to run core code dating back to the 1990s, specifically the Win32 API introduced with Windows 95. Mark Russinovich, CTO of Microsoft Azure, ...
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Microsoft admits Windows 11 is still built on 90s-era Win32, and no one saw it coming

Microsoft admits it didn't expect Win32 to survive until 2026. After years of RAM-heavy web apps, Windows 11 is going back to ...
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API Finalizes PC-12 Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Category

PC-12 has been fully approved by API and will replace CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils starting in 2027. The new engine oil category includes FB-4 for lower-viscosity oils and CL-4 for higher-viscosity ...
Fleet Owner

Preparing for PC-12: What fleets must know before 2027

If you’re managing a commercial fleet today, whether trucks, buses, or heavy equipment, you already understand that engine oil is an essential system that protects your assets, affects uptime, and ...
Fleet Owner

Shell Rotella launches “What is PC-12?” hub to help fleets prepare for new diesel oil standards

Shell Rotella’s new Knowledge Hub helps fleets understand and prepare for the upcoming API PC-12 oil standards. PC-12 engine oils will improve durability, efficiency, and emissions performance for ...
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Your PC games are about to load much faster

The DirectStorage API is now available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs, which should help games take advantage of faster storage. Microsoft recently announced on its Developer Blog that the ...