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Hardware and Technologies May 1, 2026, 07:47 PM
Microsoft has rolled out an unscheduled Windows 11 update. This patch didn’t arrive on Patch Tuesday and isn’t fixing security holes — instead, it’s patching up File Explorer, speeding up startup, and quietly removing the AI assistant from apps where it caused the most frustration. The first real step toward “winning back the fans,” or just another attempt to smooth things over before the next scandal? -
Hardware and Technologies April 28, 2026, 01:06 PM
Microsoft has launched an internal initiative aimed at reworking Windows 11 and restoring user trust. The project, codenamed Windows K2, doesn’t involve cosmetic changes but rather a fundamental rebuild of how the system is developed. The company acknowledges the mounting issues with performance, stability, and an interface cluttered with AI-powered features. The priority is now shifting toward speed, code quality, and basic OS reliability.
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Hardware and Technologies April 24, 2026, 05:37 PM
Microsoft has finally added the option to officially remove Copilot from Windows. You’d think this is the long-awaited way to get rid of that annoying AI helper. But as always, the devil’s in the details — there’s a “delete” button, but it comes with a whole list of bizarre restrictions that turn a simple uninstall into a proper quest.
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Windows 11 Is Finally Promised to Become Stable — And to Make That Happen, They’re Changing Everything
Hardware and Technologies April 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Microsoft is shifting its approach to developing Windows 11, focusing less on new features and more on stability and usability. The company promises to rebuild the system around user feedback, simplify updates, and bring back some familiar interface options. All key changes are planned for release by the end of 2026. -
Hardware and Technologies April 21, 2026, 06:47 PM
The May Windows 11 update is shaping up to be a breath of fresh air for anyone tired of fighting with a sluggish File Explorer and a taskbar that randomly craps out. Microsoft has stepped off the AI-shaming path and, for the first time in what feels like forever, seems to be seriously working on the system’s core foundation.
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Windows 11 Is Turning Into an Xbox: Microsoft Adds a Console Mode for All Devices and a New AI Agent
Hardware and Technologies April 20, 2026, 10:52 AM
Microsoft has started rolling out fresh builds 26100.8313 and 26200.8313 to Windows Insider participants on the Release Preview channel. Along with the usual bug fixes, this update brings two major new features: a full-screen Xbox mode for all PC form factors, and support for background AI agents right on the taskbar. -
Hardware and Technologies April 15, 2026, 07:41 PM
For three decades, Windows users have put up with the system refusing to format a flash drive or external drive in FAT32 if it’s over 32 GB. The reason wasn’t a technical limit of the file system itself, but an ancient utility from the Windows 95 era. In the latest test build of Windows 11, that barrier has finally fallen.
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Hardware and Technologies April 14, 2026, 11:46 AM
The insider build of Windows 11 threw a curveball that probably didn’t thrill anyone who’s sick of pushy AI. Microsoft recently announced a “more thoughtful” integration of Copilot and even started removing the assistant’s button from default apps. But early checks show it’s not about surgically removing neural networks — just a plain old rebrand. The icon changed, the menu item got a new name, but the actual code running the AI stayed right where it was.
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Windows Central: Microsoft Is Wasting Time Trying to Fix Windows 11 — They Should Just Make a New OS and Start Over
Hardware and Technologies April 13, 2026, 06:58 PM
It's been almost four years since Windows 11 launched, yet debates over its interface, stability, and intrusive features still rage on. Microsoft has announced a major overhaul plan, but some argue that these attempts to "revive" an OS rarely work — maybe the corporation should just use the tried-and-true tactic of changing the number in the name and starting fresh. -
Hardware and Technologies April 10, 2026, 11:39 AM
Microsoft has started removing Copilot logos from Notepad and Snipping Tool in Windows 11. The AI features inside haven't gone anywhere — the company is just getting rid of the annoying branding that users came to hate.
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Ubuntu 26.04 now officially requires more RAM than Windows 11 — but you can still run it on a weak PC
Hardware and Technologies April 9, 2026, 06:18 PM
The minimum RAM requirement for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS has been raised to 6 GB. For Windows 11, that threshold is 4 GB. For the first time, a popular Linux distro officially asks for more memory than Microsoft’s system. -
Microsoft Finally Admits: Windows 11 Didn’t Annoy Users for No Reason, and They’re Redoing Everything in 2026
Hardware and Technologies April 9, 2026, 11:12 AM
Microsoft has unveiled its roadmap of changes for Windows 11 in 2026. Judging by the plans, the company intends to fix the main pain points of the current version. Microsoft has admitted that several of its past decisions were mistakes. -
Hardware and Technologies March 31, 2026, 12:27 PM
Microsoft is preparing a noticeable shift in the development of Windows 11 and plans to move away from web wrappers in favor of fully native applications. This approach is expected to address long-standing performance issues that users have been регулярно complaining about.
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Hardware and Technologies March 30, 2026, 08:13 PM
The update, which was supposed to deliver improvements for Windows 11, lasted just a few days in public release. Microsoft has confirmed it paused the rollout of update KB5079391 for versions 24H2 and 25H2 — users worldwide have run into error 0x80073712, which blocks installation.
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Windows 11 gets a second "Start": Microsoft borrowed an idea from macOS but didn't bother warning about the memory usage
Hardware and Technologies March 30, 2026, 06:36 PM
Microsoft continues to turn Windows 11 into a hybrid system: PowerToys now includes a second taskbar that works as a dock for commands, widgets, and search. It doesn’t replace the familiar taskbar but could significantly change how you work—especially for those tired of constantly clicking the Start menu. -
Microsoft promises to "look into it," but users have already made their stance clear: 9 out of 10 want to ditch the account tie-in
Hardware and Technologies March 30, 2026, 05:36 PM
Microsoft's requirement to use a company account when setting up Windows 11 has sparked widespread backlash among users. A recent Windows Central poll shows that 90% of respondents oppose the mandatory account linking, with even those willing to stay within the ecosystem calling for the return of choice. -
Hardware and Technologies March 27, 2026, 01:22 PM
Microsoft has released the optional KB5079391 update for Windows 11. It brings several long-awaited changes: Smart App Control can now be toggled on and off without a clean install, and the OS now officially supports monitors with refresh rates above 1000 Hz. Let’s take a look at what else has changed and whether you should install this update now.
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“Chrome Killer” or Just a Browser for the Faithful? Samsung Officially Launches Its Browser on Windows
Hardware and Technologies March 26, 2026, 05:39 PM
After an extended beta testing period, Samsung has officially launched its proprietary browser for Windows. The project is positioned not as yet another Chrome clone built on Chromium, but as a full‑fledged bridge between smartphone and computer, with a focus on agentic artificial intelligence. -
Hardware and Technologies March 23, 2026, 09:57 AM
After months of criticism, unstable performance, and complaints about intrusive AI, Microsoft has announced sweeping changes for Windows 11. The company has promised to restore control over updates, remove Copilot from standard apps, and make the system “more calm.” For the first time in a long while, the head of Windows admitted: users have been heard.
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Hardware and Technologies March 19, 2026, 11:03 AM
Microsoft had plans to cram Microsoft 365 Copilot into the Start menu of every Windows 11 user with an Office suite installed by the end of 2025. But something went wrong, and at the last minute, the corporation announced that the automatic installation has been "temporarily disabled." The official line is a 'pause', but the reality is that users are fed up with tools they never asked for being forced into their systems.
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