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April 2026

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April 30
- How to harden a work laptop with Windows 11 Pro in 30 minutes
April 29
- We’ve tested the April 2026 Windows 11 update, and its 11 improvements genuinely make the OS feel better
- ON THIS DAY: Continuum will be built into Windows 10 for Phones, turning your phone into a PC
- Windows K2 status tracker: Keeping tabs on every Windows 11 commitment Microsoft has made in 2026
- Microsoft needs to license its abandoned Surface hardware, starting with the Surface Studio — but with a twist
April 28
- Valve’s $99 Steam Controller has a big problem — and it's not the price
- Microsoft's Windows K2 could be Windows 11's tipping point, and finally deliver the experience users expected: "When the Windows brand is under attack, it drags the whole Microsoft brand down with it."
April 27
- “Microsoft didn’t mention these 4 hidden Windows 11 features” and they might matter more than the ones they did talk about
- "Microsoft finally remembers why Windows enthusiasts matter” — from Insider reboot to update control and community fixes, Windows 11 is finding its footing again
- Don't sleep on 'MOUSE: P.I. For Hire,' a new and fantastic boomer shooter on Xbox — Mickey Mouse, it ain't!
April 26
- “Your apps should update themselves” — Winget-AutoUpdate is the missing piece for automatic app updates on Windows 11
- Should you debloat Windows 11? The custom ISO scene is bigger than you think
- I built a retro gaming PC for less than $500 — Complete guide to hardware, software, and how to start gaming without spending anything
April 24
- I got an inside look at the plan to bring the soul back to Windows 11 — Microsoft’s bet on quality, community, and making the OS feel human again
- Ranking the biggest Xbox "problems" on Asha Sharma's to-do list: Exclusives, Xbox Helix, Game Pass, and more
- Dell XPS 14 Security Features Explained
April 23
- BitLocker beyond basics: recovery keys, TPM, and enterprise tips
- Microsoft doesn't know what to do with Call of Duty and is trying everything except making the game good again
- The quiet surrender: Why Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam all handed social to Discord
- 5 more AWESOME Xbox April indies: Take a break from getting beat up in Hades 2
April 22
- Set up a safe testing lab with Hyper‑V and Windows Sandbox
- Xbox is cleaning house for next-gen, and Social Clubs were just in the way: Is it moving further away from its social roots?
April 21
- How to move the Windows 11 Taskbar and restore the classic look
- Windows Central Podcast: What's next for Surface? We break down the leaks
April 20
- It's time for Xbox to stop apologizing for its existence
- I tested this Windows 11 customization app with 42 million downloads — why aren't more people discussing it?
- Windows Wrap: Surface prices climb and ambition shrinks — plus Surface Pro 12 rumors, Windows 11 modders, Start menu fixes, and Rewards shakeups
April 19
- World of Warcraft finally kills 'pirate' server Turtle WoW ... but there are real lessons as to why it was so popular
- 14 defaults I think are worth changing: Windows 11 feels modern, but many out‑of‑box settings push services, tracking, and clutter.
- I tested 5 PC games on the ASUS Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: Is Windows on ARM improving?
- Retro gaming PCs are booming in 2026, and not just for nostalgia — Here's the story behind it and how to build your own on the cheap
April 18
- “A solid list from the community,” as Reddit users highlight 10 open‑source apps that run great on Windows 11 and deserve more attention
- Your old Windows laptop is worth more than you think: I found 5 projects that can replace cloud subscriptions
April 17
- 'People of Note': Turn-based combat becomes a full-blown musical experience in this new Xbox Play Anywhere title from Annapurna Interactive
April 16
- Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is revealing too much too soon and Blizzard risks ruining the joy of discovery
- "Microsoft fired the skilled people, leaving flowchart followers": Microsoft's Security Response Center is being blamed for the zero-day BlueHammer exploit leak, but I can't tell who's right
April 15
- Before Forza Horizon 6 takes us to Japan, let's remember where the legend began almost 14 years ago
- Why the future of premium Windows laptops looks bright with Dell XPS 14
April 14
- Mind-warping Morrowind-like 'Dread Delusion' rejects modernity and embraces teeth-bared retro nightmares on Xbox and PC
- Microsoft's crazy Surface price hikes are pushing me to Apple: I can no longer recommend Surface over a MacBook or iPad
- The Windows 11 customization scene is thriving because Microsoft won't give users what they want
April 13
- The 7 biggest Windows 11 Insider changes from early April — and why they matter for 2026
- Microsoft is wasting its time trying to fix Windows 11: Just do Windows 12 already
April 12
- Windows Wrap: Snapdragon X PCs are the latest victims of lazy takes and willfully ignorant tech journalists
- “I stopped digging through folders”: How OmniSearch changed the way I find files on Windows 11
- "What else were Steam Deck users to do but create their own solutions?": I watched Valve's Linux-first handheld turn into a Windows 11 experiment in its community
April 11
- "An ode to the Horde:" A ramble on what World of Warcraft's most iconic faction means to me — and a lament for its erasure
- Let's talk about it: Which Xbox console is the best-looking of all time and why is it the Xbox One X?
- "It still won’t be my dream Surface Pro": The missing piece Microsoft never built vanished — and it’s not coming back
April 10
- "I’ve died more times than I can count": This side-scrolling roguelike is an ID@Xbox triumph. Say hi to 'Absolum,' your new addiction.
April 9
- "The CRT revival is real": I'm amazed by the community efforts to keep CRT gaming alive — and how OLED could be its renaissance for modern gamers
April 8
- “Wait, Windows uses less?”: I break down the surprising requirement that flips the Linux vs. Windows script
- I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and Japan is a spectacle the likes of which we've never seen
- Four new features I found in the Forza Horizon 6 preview that will change how you play the game
- ASUS’ Zenbook A16 shows why Microsoft must rethink Copilot+ PC branding
- "I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief
April 7
- “I finally found something that just works”: I explain the open‑source screenshot tool that beat Snipping Tool and ShareX for me — and why it might become your new default
- I compared Lenovo Qira to HP IQ in a battle of on-device AI intelligence — Are these finally the assistants we've been hoping for?
- Is this the perfect Windows app to emulate? Microsoft needs to take notes.
- "You wanna live forever?!": A boomer shooter inspired by the satirical world of 'Starship Troopers' will have you blasting bugs on Xbox
April 6
- Windows Wrap: One team is fixing Windows 11 while others break it
April 5
- I found 7 Windows apps that use your PC's NPU to improve efficiency and performance with AI — You might be surprised at what's on the list
April 4
- Windows 11’s April update packs 8 (mostly) meaningful improvements you won’t want to skip. Here's what you'll be getting.
April 2
- I’m hooked on this solo-dev-made dice roller on PC Game Pass: easy to learn and hard to master
April 1
- NVIDIA’s new Dynamic MFG feature could make games smoother… or just weirder. Either way, the real GPU battleground is shifting to software.