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Snapdragon X2 laptops launch with up to 18 cores, 5.0GHz clocks, and 80 TOPS NPU (techspot.com)

2026-04-08 | get Snapdragon X2 Laptop Kit → | tags: snapdragon x2, qualcomm, windows pc

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Microsoft terminates VeraCrypt account, halting Windows updates (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-08 | by Apr | get VeraCrypt Encryption Software → | tags: microsoft, veracrypt, windows

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Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-08 | by About The Author | get VeraCrypt Encryption Software → | tags: microsoft, veracrypt, windows updates

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I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement (zdnet.com)

2026-04-08 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get Portable Wind Turbine Kit → | tags: wind turbine, portable wind turbine, adrian kingsley-hughes

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Microsoft Mocked for Terms of Service That Admit Copilot Is for “Entertainment Purposes Only” (futurism.com)

2026-04-08 | by Victor Tangermann | get Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 → | tags: microsoft, copilot, windows

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally review: The cheapest Windows handheld gets points for showing up (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-08 | by Andrew E. Freedman | get Asus ROG Ally Gaming Console → | tags: asus rog xbox ally, steam deck oled, xbox controller

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I found a 'DISM' command that reclaims Windows 11 system storage - but you'll have to use it wisely (zdnet.com)

2026-04-08 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Windows 11 Storage Cleaner → | tags: dism, windows 11, reserved storage

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Why Microsoft’s war on Windows’ Control Panel is taking so long (theverge.com)

2026-04-08 | by Tom Warren | get Microsoft Windows 11 Keyboard Cover → | tags: windows, control panel, microsoft

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Microsoft rolls out fix for broken Windows Start Menu search (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-08 | get Windows 11 Start Menu Repair Kit → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, bing

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Love window snapping on Linux? You should try a tiling window manager - here's why (zdnet.com)

2026-04-07 | by Jack Wallen | get i3 Window Manager → | tags: keyboard, manager, managers

461.

Claude Code is locking people out for hours (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-07 | get Claude AI Access Blocker → | tags: claude code, anthropic api, google login

462.

Asus Zenbook A16 review: Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is a strong chip in a so-so package (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-07 | by Andrew E. Freedman | get Asus Zenbook A16 Laptop → | tags: asus zenbook, snapdragon x2 elite, windows on arm

463.

The MacBook Neo is a $500 Wake-Up Call for the Entire PC Industry (techspot.com)

2026-04-07 | get MacBook Neo Laptop Sleeve → | tags: macbook neo, apple, pc industry

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"The new Copilot app for Windows 11 is really just Microsoft Edge" (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-07 | get Microsoft Edge Browser → | tags: copilot, windows 11, microsoft edge

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Record wind and solar saved UK from gas imports worth £1B in March 2026 (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-07 | by Carbon Brief Staff | get Tesla Powerwall Home Battery → | tags: wind, solar, liquefied natural gas

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Windows is finally killing off the Control Panel (techspot.com)

2026-04-07 | tags: windows 11, microsoft, control panel

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Asus’ lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative (theverge.com)

2026-04-07 | by Antonio G. Di Benedetto | get Asus Zenbook 16X OLED → | tags: asus zenbook a16, qualcomm snapdragon x2, macbook air

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Why Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 25H2 update on all eligible PCs (zdnet.com)

2026-04-06 | by Lance Whitney | get Windows 11 Update Guide → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, 25h2

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This one line in Microsoft Copilot’s terms of service undermines the entire product—and social media is just noticing (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-04-06 | get Microsoft Copilot User Guide → | tags: microsoft, copilot, windows 11

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The new MacBook Air M5 is already $150 off as it woos Windows users (zdnet.com)

2026-04-06 | by Kyle Kucharski | get MacBook Air M5 accessory → | tags: macbook air, apple, windows

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I tested Fedora Miracle: Why Linux needs a 'broken' flag for orphaned spins (zdnet.com)

2026-04-06 | by Jack Wallen | get Fedora Linux T-Shirt → | tags: fedora, miracle, tiling window manager

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Disgruntled researcher leaks “BlueHammer” Windows zero-day exploit (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-06 | get Windows Zero-Day Exploit Kit → | tags: windows, bluehammer, microsoft

473.

Microsoft removes Support and Recovery Assistant from Windows (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-06 | get Windows Support and Recovery Tool → | tags: microsoft, support and recovery assistant, windows

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Why Smart Business Owners are Ditching Microsoft 365 Subscriptions for This $33 Deal (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-04-06 | by Entrepreneur Store | get Microsoft Office Home & Student → | tags: microsoft 365, microsoft office, entrepreneur store

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Windows 11 will be force-updated to version 25H2 using machine learning (techspot.com)

2026-04-06 | get Windows 11 25H2 Update Guide → | tags: windows 11, 25h2, microsoft

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Microsoft is going to force-update Windows 11 to version 25H2 using machine learning (techspot.com)

2026-04-06 | get Windows 11 Update Guide → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, 25h2

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Microsoft hasn't had a coherent GUI strategy since Petzold (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-05 | get Microsoft Windows 11 Laptop → | tags: windows, petzold, win32

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This Android phone can run Windows games locally, no PC required (techspot.com)

2026-04-05 | get Android Game Controller Adapter → | tags: red magic, android, snapdragon 8 elite gen 5

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Iguanaworks has closed and our products are no longer sold (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-05 | tags: usb ir transceiver, iguanaworks, linux

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Does Ubuntu Now Require More RAM Than Windows 11? (slashdot.org)

2026-04-05 | by Posted | get Ubuntu RAM Optimization Guide → | tags: ubuntu, windows 11, ram