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Microsoft CTO confesses that 30-year-old code from the mid-90s still forms the bedrock of Windows 11 — ancient Win32 API still the backbone, but CTO says it's 'more relevant than ever in 2026' (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-08 | by Mark Tyson | get Windows 11 Win32 API Book → | tags: windows 11, win32 api, microsoft azure

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Microsoft is adding a feature that briefly maxes out your CPU to make Windows feel snappier (techspot.com)

2026-05-08 | get Windows 11 Performance Booster → | tags: microsoft, windows 11, low latency profile

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Trojan abuses Microsoft Phone Link app to steal your passwords (zdnet.com)

2026-05-05 | by Charlie Osborne | get Microsoft Phone Link Security Kit → | tags: microsoft phone link, cloudz trojan, remote access trojan

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Microsoft is finally ditching the junk MSN feed in Windows widgets (theverge.com)

2026-05-05 | by Tom Warren | get Microsoft Windows Widgets Tool → | tags: msn, windows 11, microsoft

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Executable installer will stop being released with Python 3.16 (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-05-03 | get Python 3.16 Installer → | tags: python, microsoft store, python 3.16

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Microsoft will allow users to indefinitely pause updates in Windows 11 — first change in over a decade to the mandatory update policy (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-25 | by Etiido Uko | get Windows 11 Update Pause Key → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, update policy

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Microsoft rolls out revamped Windows Insider Program (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-25 | get Windows Insider Program T-Shirt → | tags: windows insider program, windows 11, microsoft

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Have a Samsung phone and PC? You need the new Galaxy Connect Windows app (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-25 | get Samsung Galaxy Connect Adapter → | tags: samsung, galaxy connect, windows 11

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Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time (theverge.com)

2026-04-24 | by Stevie Bonifield | get Windows Update Pause Button → | tags: windows update, microsoft, windows 11

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Microsoft now lets admins uninstall Copilot on enterprise devices (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-24 | get Microsoft 365 Copilot License → | tags: microsoft, copilot, windows 11