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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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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

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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

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'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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini (engadget.com)

2026-04-14 | get Google Gemini Access Tool → | tags: google, gemini, google lens

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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5082200 extended security update (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-04-14 | get Windows 10 Security Update → | tags: windows 10, microsoft, patch tuesday

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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 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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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Computer Won't Run Windows 11? Google's ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative (cnet.com)

2026-04-08 | by See Full Bio | get ChromeOS Flex Installation Kit → | tags: chromeos flex, google, microsoft

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Entrepreneur Readers Can Now Get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2024 for Life for $105 (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-04-08 | by Entrepreneur Store | get Microsoft Office 2024 → | tags: windows 11 pro, microsoft office 2024, microsoft 365

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I found a 'DISM' command that reclaims Windows 11 system storage - but you'll have to use it wisely (zdnet.com)

2026-04-08 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Windows 11 Storage Cleaner → | tags: dism, windows 11, reserved storage