--- title: Best The Register posts — April 2025 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted The Register posts from April 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/theregister/best-of/2025/04 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/theregister/best-of/2025/04 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best The Register posts — April 2025 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted The Register posts from April 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of The Register — April 2025 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/windows-isn-t-an-os-it-s-a-bad-habit-bordering-on-addiction-livetlopp "Windows isn't an OS, it's a bad habit bordering on addiction") Article The Register · 1y Windows isn't an OS, it's a bad habit bordering on addiction This opinion piece argues that Windows has become more of a bad habit than a useful operating system, with Microsoft pushing unwanted updates and monetization strategies onto users. It suggests exploring alternatives like macOS and Linux, which offer varying degrees of freedom and user experience. The article encourages users to plan for a detox from Windows dependency and consider other platforms that align with future technological trends. 74 28 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/reinstalled-windows-now-is-the-time-to-ninite-it-gkmnxkctz "Reinstalled Windows? Now is the time to Ninite it") Article The Register · 1y Reinstalled Windows? Now is the time to Ninite it Ninite is a handy tool to automate the installation and updating of selected apps on a newly installed Windows PC. It significantly reduces the time needed to set up essential software by letting users pick and install multiple programs at once. Ninite Pro offers remote provisioning for businesses. The post also touches on Windows upgrades, specifically the Windows 10 LTSC edition, which will still be supported until 2027 (or 2032 for US English). 40 5 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/chatgpt-s-studio-ghibli-style-images-are-no-laughing-matter-drspceaug "ChatGPT's Studio Ghibli-style images are no laughing matter") Article The Register · 1y ChatGPT's Studio Ghibli-style images are no laughing matter Generating Studio Ghibli-style images with ChatGPT has raised significant concerns about intellectual property theft. Many argue that this practice is merely industrial-scale copying rather than creating, potentially harming original creators like Hayao Miyazaki. The debate also highlights broader issues surrounding AI's role in content creation and the exploitation of artists' work without proper compensation. While OpenAI defends its actions under 'fair use,' the increasing dominance of big tech companies in the AI space poses a threat to genuine creativity and artistic integrity. 37 5 4. 4 [](https://daily.dev/posts/new-update-to-amigaos-released-7o5xed8uo "New update to AmigaOS released") Article The Register · 1y New update to AmigaOS released Hyperion Entertainment has released Update 3 for AmigaOS 3.2, which supports Amigas with 680x0 processors and PiStorm accelerator boards. This follows several updates since AmigaOS 3.2 launched in 2021\. Despite financial challenges and ownership changes, Hyperion continues to support the classic operating system. Additionally, the article mentions other Amiga-compatible operating systems such as MorphOS and AROS, highlighting the diverse ecosystem of Amiga systems. 20 5 5. 5 [](https://daily.dev/posts/generative-ai-is-not-replacing-jobs-or-hurting-wages-at-all-pmgpqocsx "Generative AI is not replacing jobs or hurting wages at all") Article The Register · 1y Generative AI is not replacing jobs or hurting wages at all Economists have found that generative AI tools like ChatGPT have had minimal impact on wages and jobs. Despite rapid adoption, these tools have not led to significant economic benefits. Firms continue to invest heavily in AI infrastructure with limited business adoption. While AI creates some new tasks, productivity gains are less than anticipated, with average time savings barely affecting worker earnings. 18 6 6. 6 [](https://daily.dev/posts/microsoft-subtracts-c-c-extension-from-vs-code-forks-vlficmxyp "Microsoft subtracts C/C++ extension from VS Code forks") Article The Register · 1y Microsoft subtracts C/C++ extension from VS Code forks Microsoft has restricted the use of its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code, rendering it incompatible with VS Code forks like VS Codium and Cursor. This enforcement of licensing terms, which had not previously been strictly upheld, disrupts developer workflows and sparks concerns over Microsoft's competitive practices. 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