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Windows API Is Successful Cross-Platform API (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-03 | get Cross-Platform Windows API Book → | tags: windows api, cross-platform, microsoft

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Microsoft's Xbox Mode Is Now Available For All Windows 11 PCs (slashdot.org)

2026-05-01 | get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate → | tags: xbox, windows 11, microsoft

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The RAMpocalypse has bought Microsoft valuable time in the fight against SteamOS (arstechnica.com)

2026-05-01 | get Windows 11 Gaming Laptop → | tags: steamos, valve, windows

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Windows quality update: Progress we've made since March (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-01 | by Windows Insider Blog | get Windows 11 Update Guide → | tags: windows insider program, microsoft, windows 11

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Microsoft tests modern Windows Run, says it's faster than legacy dialog (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-05-01 | get Windows Run Shortcut Key → | tags: windows 11, run dialog, fluent design

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Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more (theverge.com)

2026-05-01 | by Emma Roth | get Windows 11 Start Menu → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, run menu

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Microsoft begins rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 desktops and laptops — consolidated storefronts and console-style interface come to PC (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-01 | by Luke James | get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate → | tags: xbox, windows 11, steam

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I replaced my dad's aging Lenovo desktop with this Dell model - and don't regret it (zdnet.com)

2026-05-01 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Dell Inspiron Desktop → | tags: dell, lenovo, windows 10

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Microsoft's Xbox mode starts making its way to Windows 11 PCs (engadget.com)

2026-05-01 | by Mariella Moon | get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate → | tags: microsoft, xbox, windows 11

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Show HN: Perfect Bluetooth MIDI for Windows (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-01 | get Bluetooth MIDI Adapter → | tags: bluetooth midi, windows 11, roland fp-90x

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Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop warnings displaying incorrectly (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-05-01 | get Remote Desktop Management Tool → | tags: microsoft, remote desktop, windows 11

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Microsoft now lets admins choose pre-installed Store apps to uninstall (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-05-01 | get Microsoft Store Uninstaller Tool → | tags: windows 11, microsoft store, group policy

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Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with 34 changes and fixes (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-05-01 | get Windows 11 Update Guide → | tags: windows 11, xbox mode, microsoft

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Microsoft admits Windows 11 lost its way, Nadella pledges to "win back fans" (techspot.com)

2026-05-01 | get Windows 11 Upgrade Kit → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, nadella

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Show HN: Winpodx – run Windows apps on Linux as native windows (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-01 | get Wine Windows Compatibility Layer → | tags: winpodx, freerdp, dockur

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My dad needed a new desktop PC - here's why this Dell was the smartest choice (zdnet.com)

2026-05-01 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Dell Inspiron Desktop → | tags: dell, lenovo, windows

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Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs (theverge.com)

2026-04-30 | by Tom Warren | get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate → | tags: xbox mode, windows 11, xbox ally

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April KB5083769 Windows 11 update causes backup software failures (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-30 | get Windows Backup Software Troubleshooter → | tags: windows 11, kb5083769, vss

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Windows changes are coming: Here's how to get a sneak peek at what's next (zdnet.com)

2026-04-30 | by Ed Bott | get Windows 11 Insider Preview → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, insider program

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HP vs. Dell: I've tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here's my advice (zdnet.com)

2026-04-29 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop → | tags: dell, windows laptops, lenovo

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Quick Share’s Windows app now looks a little more like an Android app (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-29 | get Microsoft Windows 11 Quick Share → | tags: quick share, android authority, google

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5 ways your Windows updates are about to get a lot less painful (zdnet.com)

2026-04-29 | by Ed Bott | get Windows Update Troubleshooter → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, windows insider

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I was not expecting a Razer keyboard to enhance my office productivity - here's how it did (zdnet.com)

2026-04-28 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Razer BlackWidow Keyboard → | tags: razer, pro type ergo, ergonomic keyboard

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Why virtual desktops are so useful - and my top 4 tips for beginners (zdnet.com)

2026-04-28 | by Jack Wallen | get Virtual Desktop Software → | tags: virtual desktops, linux, chromeos

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Microsoft: New Remote Desktop warnings may display incorrectly (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-28 | get Microsoft Remote Desktop Guide → | tags: microsoft, remote desktop, windows 11

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Microsoft's "Windows K2" plan promises a faster Start menu, instant search, and fewer botched updates (techspot.com)

2026-04-27 | get Windows 11 Upgrade Kit → | tags: windows k2, windows 11, microsoft

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Unpatched 'PhantomRPC' Flaw in Windows Enables Privilege Escalation (darkreading.com)

2026-04-27 | get Windows Security Patch Kit → | tags: phantomrpc, windows, remote procedure call

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Windows 11's second-chance setup dialogs hurt IT, drain productivity (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-27 | by Avram Piltch | get Windows 11 Setup Guide → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, microsoft edge

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Forced Windows updates can now be paused forever (engadget.com)

2026-04-26 | get Windows Update Pause Button → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, windows update

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Linux Version of Framework's Laptop 13 Pro is Outselling Its Windows Variant (slashdot.org)

2026-04-26 | by Posted | get Framework Laptop 13 Pro Linux Kit → | tags: framework, laptop 13 pro, ubuntu