Microsoft tells crusty old kernel drivers to get with the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program

That said, administrators can still allow custom kernel drivers via the Application Control for Business policy to override the default kernel policy. Microsoft foresees this being used for ...

Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

In April 2026, Microsoft is blocking old kernel drivers in Windows, closing a vulnerability that's been exploited for years.
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Rumor: MS Is Making An Xbox Emulator On Windows, Even For Games Outside The Backwards Compatibility Program

Maybe this is what Sarah Bond’s forward compatibility program is. There’s a really interesting new rumor, that could upend not only the console business, but the entire conversation about emulation.
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We asked Xbox fans why backward compatibility still matters

Xbox is going through some changes. From the appointment of a new CEO, Asha Sharma, to revealing the codename for the next Xbox, Project Helix, it has been a busy start. Sharma confirmed the new ...
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Xbox has revealed a new Handheld Compatibility Program along with the Xbox Ally release date — it could fix what Steam Deck still gets wrong

This week, during Gamescom 2025, Xbox and ASUS ROG have finally revealed that the ROG Xbox Ally (Xbox Ally for short) and Xbox Ally X are slated to land on store shelves on October 16, 2025, but no ...