Soon to be the official tool for managing Python installations on Windows, the new Python Installation Manager picks up where the ‘py’ launcher left off. Python is a first-class citizen on Microsoft ...

The Windows PATH environment variable is a crucial setting that tells the operating system where to look for executable files when you enter a command in the Command Prompt or PowerShell. It is a list ...

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Windows 10 is slowly on its way out, as Microsoft has announced it'll stop issuing free software updates after Oct. 14, 2025. At the same time, there are plenty of reasons why you might be hesitant to ...

Windows 12 is expected to launch in 2025, featuring new enhanced AI capabilities, improved ARM support, state-of-the-art update cycles, and UI improvements, and it might be free to upgrade from ...

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If you want to install Python in Windows 11/10, this guide will help you. There are two ways to install Python – using the official website and using the Microsoft ...

The PYTHONPATH in my terminal does not seem to be used by spyder (and I've started spyder from the command line). In the console, sys.path just contains ['/home ...

Thanks to the massive success of Apple Silicon, Macs have become increasingly tempting. Plenty of folks are heading back to the Mac for the first time in years, and in doing so, making the dramatic ...

At least for now, though, it seems like this change will only apply to future Windows versions. We were able to activate a fresh Windows 11 Pro 22H2 install with a Windows 8 Pro product key as of this ...

Microsoft has made a lot of bad changes to Windows. As a fan of the OS, I want the company to do better for everyone's sake. Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows Intelligence, an email newsletter ...