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Windows 11 cumulative updates KB5083769 & KB5082052 released (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-14 | get Windows 11 Update Kit → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, patch tuesday

152.

Google’s Spotlight-like desktop search bar for Windows is available for everyone (theverge.com)

2026-04-14 | by Jay Peters | get Windows Search Bar Extension → | tags: google, google drive, google lens

153.

Microsoft is removing 32GB size limit for FAT32 volumes, this time for real (techspot.com)

2026-04-14 | get FAT32 Format USB Tool → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, fat32

154.

Microsoft rolls out fast-track to reinstate Windows hardware dev accounts (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-14 | get Microsoft Developer Account Kit → | tags: windows hardware program, veracrypt, wireguard

155.

Microsoft Surface price hikes the latest reason to buy a MacBook Neo (9to5mac.com)

2026-04-14 | by Ben Lovejoy | get Apple MacBook Neo → | tags: microsoft surface, macbook neo, windows central

156.

RAMageddon has come for Microsoft’s Surface Pro and Surface Laptop (theverge.com)

2026-04-13 | by Emma Roth | get Surface Pro 9 Accessories → | tags: surface pro, microsoft, ram shortage

157.

Microsoft isn't removing Copilot from Windows 11, it's just renaming it (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-13 | by Usama Jawad | get Windows 11 Copilot → | tags: copilot, windows 11, microsoft

158.

This Tax Software Helps Entrepreneurs Keep More of Their Money (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-04-13 | by Entrepreneur Store | get TaxAct Tax Software → | tags: h&r block, tax software, windows

159.

Microsoft’s new Xbox Gamepad Cursor adds a virtual mouse to handhelds (theverge.com)

2026-04-13 | by Tom Warren | get Xbox Elite Wireless Controller → | tags: xbox gamepad, xbox ally x, windows 11

160.

How I disabled 'fast startup' on my Windows 11 laptop to stop overnight battery drain (zdnet.com)

2026-04-13 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Laptop Power Management Adapter → | tags: windows 11, modern standby, battery drain

161.

How Good is Windows on Arm With Snapdragon X? (slashdot.org)

2026-04-12 | by Posted | get Windows on Snapdragon Laptop → | tags: windows on arm, snapdragon x, forbes burkowski

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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

163.

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

165.

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

166.

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

167.

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

168.

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

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

169.

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

170.

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

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

171.

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

172.

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

173.

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

174.

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

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

175.

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

176.

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

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

177.

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

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

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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

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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

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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