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Usama Jawad

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News Reporter at XDA Developers

Writer for @xdadevelopers. Former News Editor @NeowinFeed. Meme Dealer. Cat-Man. The intended audience for my tweets is me.

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  • Microsoft engineer confirms Windows 8 Redpill feature lockout was named after The Matrix

    1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Usama Jawad

    Redpill was a complex mechanism in Windows 8 to activate disabled features for authorized users. The name was inspired by The Matrix movie, where the red pill signifies breaking free from the simulation. There were arguably many potential and possible drawbacks of such feature lockouts. Nowadays, it's fairly easy to activate hidden or disabled features in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

  • Microsoft wants Windows 11 to handle all updates centrally

    1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Usama Jawad

    Microsoft is developing an orchestration platform for Windows 11 updates. The platform will streamline updates, reduce maintenance costs, and improve notifications. It's currently in private preview, allowing developers to opt-in for software updates management.

  • Microsoft is making it easier for organizations to migrate from Windows 10 to 11

    1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Usama Jawad

    Windows 10 losing support soon, need to pay for updates. Microsoft introducing Windows Backup for Organizations for seamless update experience. Currently available in limited public preview. Windows 10 is losing support in a few months, and if you want to continue receiving security updates, you'll have to pay separately for the privilege.

  • Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Excel in May 2025

    1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Usama Jawad

    Copilot now cleans data in Excel on Windows. Copilot answers complex data questions using Python. Excel for the web now shows data changes up to one year. A short while ago, we covered all the new features that Microsoft introduced in Teams during the month of May 2025, including capabilities like real-time text (RTT) and the ability to add AI agents to meetings to provide assistance in useful, but subtle, ways.

  • You can now buy this crazy, but functional 2.4-inch tall Macintosh powered by Raspberry Pi Pico

    1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Usama Jawad

    "Pico-mac-nano" is a tiny Macintosh PC powered by Raspberry Pi Pico, standing at just 2.4 inches tall. The open-source project costs $56, includes a custom PCB, TFT LCD panel, and USB support. Although not practical, the miniature Macintosh is a collector's item, available for order with a 30-day lead time. The Raspberry Pi community is no stranger to projects that sound absolutely bonkers.

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Usama Jawad
Usama Jawad @UsamaJawad96
19 May 23

Listening to a new Lewis Capaldi album that dropped on a Friday is just ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/c70l5VQiGt

Usama Jawad
Usama Jawad @UsamaJawad96
15 May 23

New from me at @xdadevelopers! 5 of the coolest features coming soon to Microsoft Teams: https://t.co/r9buYoD1Ia

Usama Jawad
Usama Jawad @UsamaJawad96
8 May 23

My first article for @xdadevelopers has been published, many more to come IA! https://t.co/9tOBBdXrLG