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If Apple built a $299 "Neo" desktop PC, Windows would have a real problem (techspot.com)

2026-04-20 | get Windows 11 Desktop PC → | tags: apple, macbook neo, asus

152.

Original Task Manager creator explains why it lies to you about CPU usage — former Microsoft engineer shows unique solution to a seemingly simple, but actually complicated, task (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-20 | by Jowi Morales | get Process Lasso Optimization Software → | tags: task manager, cpu usage, microsoft

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Microsoft tests Windows Explorer speed, performance improvements (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-20 | get Windows File Explorer Upgrade → | tags: windows explorer, microsoft, file explorer

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Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows Server issues (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-20 | get Windows Server Update Kit → | tags: windows server, microsoft, kb5082063

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Theseus, a Static Windows Emulator (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-20 | get Windows Emulator Software → | tags: theseus, retrowin32, emulation

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Windows Server 2025 Runs Better on ARM (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-19 | by Jason Eckert | get ARM-based Windows Server → | tags: windows server 2025, hyper-v, arm

157.

Amazon is discontinuing Kindle for PC on June 30th (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-18 | by Michael Kozlowski | get Kindle for PC Software → | tags: kindle for pc, amazon, windows 11

158.

What was the first OS you ever used? (techspot.com)

2026-04-17 | get Windows 95 → | tags: windows, dual-boot, cloud computing

159.

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations (techcrunch.com)

2026-04-17 | by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai | get Microsoft Security Patch Kit → | tags: windows, bluehammer, microsoft

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Microsoft's April patch puts Windows domain controllers into reboot loops — third known issue from KB5082063 is affecting Windows Server 2016 through 2025 (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-17 | by Luke James | get Windows Server 2016 USB Hub → | tags: windows server, kb5082063, active directory

161.

Microsoft: Some Windows servers enter reboot loops after April patches (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-17 | get Windows Server Reboot Loop Fix → | tags: windows server, microsoft support, lsass crashes

162.

Recently leaked Windows zero-days now exploited in attacks (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-17 | get Windows Security Update Kit → | tags: windows, microsoft defender, zero-day

163.

I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogs (zdnet.com)

2026-04-17 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Memory Cleaning Software → | tags: google chrome, windows 11, sysmain

164.

'TotalRecall Reloaded' Tool Finds a Side Entrance To Windows 11 Recall Database (slashdot.org)

2026-04-16 | get Windows 11 Recovery USB → | tags: windows 11, totalrecall, ars technica

165.

OpenAI drastically updates Codex desktop app to use all other apps on your computer, generate images, preview webpages (venturebeat.com)

2026-04-16 | get OpenAI Codex Desktop App → | tags: openai, codex, gpt-image-1.5

166.

New Microsoft Defender “RedSun” zero-day PoC grants SYSTEM privileges (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-16 | get Microsoft Defender Security Book → | tags: microsoft defender, redsun, windows 11

167.

Launch HN: Kampala (YC W26) – Reverse-Engineer Apps into APIs (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-16 | get API Development Toolkit → | tags: kampala, windows, reverse-engineer

168.

Microsoft's Original Windows Secure Boot Certificate Is Expiring (darkreading.com)

2026-04-16 | by Jeffrey Schwartz | get Secure Boot Key Certificate → | tags: windows, secure boot, uefi

169.

I've used Dell's new XPS 16 for a week, and it's the Windows laptop to beat in 2026 (zdnet.com)

2026-04-16 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Dell XPS 16 Laptop → | tags: dell xps 16, windows 2026, oled screen

170.

Open-source tool decrypts all private data collected by Windows Recall on Copilot PCs (techspot.com)

2026-04-16 | tags: open-source tool, windows recall, copilot pcs

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RedSun: System user access on Win 11/10 and Server with the April 2026 Update (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-16 | tags: redsun, windows defender, system privileges

172.

Microsoft: April Windows Server 2025 update may fail to install (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-16 | get Windows Server 2025 Update Kit → | tags: windows server 2025, kb5082063, bitlocker

173.

The same Microsoft Surface I bought 4 months ago is 69% more expensive now - here's why (zdnet.com)

2026-04-16 | by Ed Bott | get Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 → | tags: microsoft surface, gartner report, dram

174.

"TotalRecall Reloaded" tool finds a side entrance to Windows 11's Recall database (arstechnica.com)

2026-04-15 | get Windows 11 Recovery Toolkit → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, recall

175.

Google releases new apps for Windows and MacOS (arstechnica.com)

2026-04-15 | get Google Workspace for Desktop → | tags: google, gemini, windows

176.

Microsoft's Windows 11 laptop deal for students comes with a $500 bonus - what's included (zdnet.com)

2026-04-15 | by Alison Denisco Rayome | get Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, zdnet

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Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works (zdnet.com)

2026-04-15 | by Lance Whitney | get Secure Boot Verification Tool → | tags: windows, microsoft, secure boot

178.

There’s No Saving Windows 11. It’s Time for Windows 12 (gizmodo.com)

2026-04-15 | get Windows 12 Upgrade Kit → | tags: windows 11, windows 12, bugs

179.

Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students (theverge.com)

2026-04-15 | by Tom Warren | get Microsoft Surface Laptop Go → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, surface

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Windows 11 Pro is Now Less Than $15 (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-04-15 | by Entrepreneur Store | get Windows 11 Pro License → | tags: windows 11 pro, microsoft, snap layouts