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Veteran Microsoft engineer says original Task Manager was only 80KB so it could run smoothly on 90s computers — original utility used a smart technique to determine whether it was the only running instance (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-12 | by Jowi Morales | get Microsoft Windows Task Manager → | tags: windows task manager, dave plummer, microsoft

392.

Bring Back Idiomatic Design (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-12 | by John Loeber | get Idiomatic Design Book → | tags: windows 95, idiomatic design, homogeneous interfaces

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After using Lenovo's new Yoga laptop, I'm wondering if Windows makers are running out of ideas (zdnet.com)

2026-04-12 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Lenovo Yoga Laptop → | tags: lenovo, yoga 7a, windows

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Mozilla says Microsoft is using Copilot and Edge to tighten its grip on Windows (techspot.com)

2026-04-11 | get Microsoft Edge Developer Tools → | tags: mozilla, microsoft, copilot

395.

BlueHammer abuses Windows Defender's update process to gain SYSTEM access (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-11 | get Windows Defender Security Tool → | tags: windows defender, bluehammer, github

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France's government is ditching Windows for Linux, says US tech a strategic risk (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-11 | get Linux Mint Operating System → | tags: france, windows, linux

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France starts moving government systems from Windows to Linux (techspot.com)

2026-04-11 | get Linux Desktop Starter Kit → | tags: france, dinum, linux

398.

France to Ditch Microsoft Windows as Europe’s War on American Tech Rages On (gizmodo.com)

2026-04-10 | get Linux Mint Operating System → | tags: france, microsoft windows, europe

399.

Microsoft Begins Removing Copilot Branding From Windows 11 Apps (slashdot.org)

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

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Microsoft's "commitment to Windows quality" starts with overhaul of beta program (arstechnica.com)

2026-04-10 | get Windows Insider Program → | tags: windows insider program, microsoft, canary channel

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Microsoft's Windows Insider Program is no longer a confusing mess (zdnet.com)

2026-04-10 | by Ed Bott | get Windows Insider Program T-Shirt → | tags: windows insider program, microsoft, windows 11

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Microsoft simplifies Windows Insider program — fewer channels, and switching without wiping your device (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-10 | by Andrew E. Freedman | get Windows Insider Program Guide → | tags: windows insider program, microsoft, beta channel

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French government says au revoir Windows, bienvenue Linux (engadget.com)

2026-04-10 | get Linux Mint Operating System → | tags: windows, linux, france

404.

Microsoft Is Scrubbing the Copilot Name From Some Windows 11 Apps (cnet.com)

2026-04-10 | by See Full Bio | get Microsoft Windows 11 Copilot → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, copilot

405.

France's Government Is Ditching Windows For Linux (slashdot.org)

2026-04-10 | get Linux Mint Operating System → | tags: france, windows, linux

406.

WireGuard makes new Windows release following Microsoft signing resolution (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-10 | get WireGuard for Windows → | tags: wireguard, windows, microsoft

407.

France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-10 | by Zack Whittaker | get Linux Operating System → | tags: windows, linux, microsoft

408.

France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech (techcrunch.com)

2026-04-10 | by Zack Whittaker | get Linux Mint Operating System → | tags: windows, linux, microsoft

409.

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

410.

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

411.

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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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

413.

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

414.

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

415.

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

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

416.

'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

417.

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

418.

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

419.

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