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Microsoft finally lets Windows 11 testers unlock experimental features without ViVeTool (theverge.com)

2026-04-10 | by Tom Warren | get Windows 11 Insider Preview → | tags: windows 11, vivetool, controlled feature rollout

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French government says it's ditching Windows for Linux — country accelerates plans to ditch US-based software in digital sovereignty push (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-10 | by Mark Tyson | get Linux Operating System → | tags: windows, linux, dinum

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Microsoft starts removing unnecessary Copilot buttons in Windows 11 (engadget.com)

2026-04-10 | get Windows 11 Copilot Keyboard Cover → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, copilot

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Microsoft suspends dev accounts for high-profile open source projects (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-10 | get Microsoft Developer Account Badge → | tags: microsoft, wireguard, veracrypt

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Best Smart Shades, Blinds, and Curtains (2026): Motorized, Tailor-Made, and More (wired.com)

2026-04-10 | by Simon Hill | get Motorized Smart Blinds → | tags: smart shades, tailor-made, window blinds

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France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-10 | by David Amiel | get Linux Desktop Starter Kit → | tags: linux, dinum, windows

157.

Microsoft starts removing Copilot buttons from Windows 11 apps (theverge.com)

2026-04-10 | by Tom Warren | get Microsoft Windows 11 Copilot → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, copilot

158.

Mozilla Accuses Microsoft of Sabotaging Firefox With Windows and Copilot Tactics (slashdot.org)

2026-04-09 | get Microsoft Windows 11 Upgrade → | tags: microsoft, windows, firefox

159.

How Microsoft Abuses Its Users (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-09 | get Microsoft Security Software → | tags: microsoft, outlook, onedrive

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'BlueHammer' Windows Zero-Day Exploit Signals Microsoft Bug Disclosure Issues (darkreading.com)

2026-04-09 | get Microsoft Security Patch Kit → | tags: bluehammer, windows, zero-day

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Native Instant Space Switching on macOS (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-09 | by Arhan Chaudhary | get Apple Magic Mouse 2 → | tags: macos, yabai, system integrity protection

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This New Multitasking Feature Is Now Available on iPadOS 26.4 (cnet.com)

2026-04-09 | by See Full Bio | get iPadOS Multitasking Keyboard → | tags: ipados, stage manager, apple

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Co-op pirate survival game Windrose hits PC in early access on April 14 (engadget.com)

2026-04-09 | get Windrose PC Game → | tags: windrose, steam, epic games store

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A version of Windows 10 released a decade ago is now eligible for additional security patches (techspot.com)

2026-04-09 | get Windows 10 Security Update → | tags: windows 10, microsoft, security patches

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Is Modern Standby draining your Windows laptop battery overnight? Shut it down - here's why (zdnet.com)

2026-04-09 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Laptop Power Management Tool → | tags: modern standby, windows 12, microsoft

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The MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years (theverge.com)

2026-04-09 | by Tom Warren | get MacBook Neo Laptop Sleeve → | tags: macbook neo, microsoft windows, apple macbook

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Some Windows 3.1 apps were simply "too evil" for Windows 95 to support, says Microsoft veteran (techspot.com)

2026-04-09 | get Windows 95 Compatibility Kit → | tags: windows 3.1, windows 95, microsoft

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I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest (theverge.com)

2026-04-09 | by Antonio G. Di Benedetto | get Dell XPS 13 → | tags: macbook neo, windows laptops, asus vivobook

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Microsoft suspends dev accounts for high-profile open source projects (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-09 | get Microsoft Dev Account Suspension Kit → | tags: microsoft, wireguard, veracrypt

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Why I stopped using 'Modern Standby' on my Windows laptop to save battery overnight (zdnet.com)

2026-04-09 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Laptop Power Management Adapter → | tags: windows, modern standby, sleep modes

171.

Computer Won't Run Windows 11? Google's ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative (cnet.com)

2026-04-08 | by See Full Bio | get ChromeOS Flex Installation Kit → | tags: chromeos flex, google, microsoft

172.

Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates (slashdot.org)

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

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After two years of testing, wind power still can't replace solar for me - here's why (zdnet.com)

2026-04-08 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get Portable Solar Power Bank → | tags: solar, wind turbines, solar generators

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ChromeOS Flex gets a $3 USB installer to revive aging Windows PCs (techspot.com)

2026-04-08 | get USB Flash Drive for ChromeOS → | tags: chromeos flex, google, back market

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Entrepreneur Readers Can Now Get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2024 for Life for $105 (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-04-08 | by Entrepreneur Store | get Microsoft Office 2024 → | tags: windows 11 pro, microsoft office 2024, microsoft 365

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Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account (techcrunch.com)

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

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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