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It's time for Xbox to stop apologizing for its existence

If there's one thing I think Xbox should change under new CEO Asha Sharma — it's in how Xbox presents itself to the public. Xbox needs to stop hiding.

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“Why can ThinkPads do this but Surface can’t?” — A perfect repair score exposes Microsoft’s hardware gap

Lenovo’s ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 earned a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, exposing how far Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup still trails behind.

Windows Central

Microsoft and Xbox just announced a new games showcase coming this week — here's when it is, what to expect, and how to watch

The ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase has been announced, and will bring Xbox and PC gamers a closer look at new indie games on the way later this week.

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“This update broke BitLocker for me” — Windows 11’s April patch is locking out PCs, but here’s the fix that works

Some Windows 11 PCs hit BitLocker recovery after the April 2026 update. Here's what's causing it and how to fix this problem before or after installing the system update.

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Is GOOG Stock a Buy Ahead of Q1 Earnings and Amid Fragile Peace in the Middle East?

Alphabet stock is approaching its record highs after last week's rally. However, the stock's near-term risk-reward does not look too favorable given the rich valuations and volatile macro environment.

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Microsoft Targets Trimmed: What It Means for Investors

Microsoft price targets are falling, but strong fundamentals and AI growth could make MSFT a contrarian buying opportunity

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Billionaire Connie Ballmer just donated $80 million to support NPR after Trump cut $1.1 billion from public broadcasting

Ballmer and an anonymous donor gifted the network more than $110 million to support digital transformation and local stations.

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Struggling to launch Teams? Microsoft recalls update causing failed startup and infinite loading loops – here's what we know

A service update was triggering an error in some Teams desktop clients, forcing Microsoft to revert the changes.

TechRadar

HiBob HR software review

A modern, flexible HR solution that prioritizes culture, community, and customization – is it time to say hello to HiBob?

TechRadar

I tested this Windows 11 customization app with 42 million downloads — why aren't more people discussing it?

ExplorerPatcher has now been downloaded more than 42 million times as of a couple of weeks ago, so I thought I'd see how it can transform my Windows 11 PC. Here's why it's not mainstream despite being quite useful.

Windows Central

Watch out, AMD — Intel’s Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips expected for Computex reveal

A new report from VideoCardz claims that Intel will officially announce its Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips during Computex 2026. Here's what we know.

Tom’s Guide

Dear Apple Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 30

Apple has multiple potential positive catalysts, but they may not move the needle enough to boost AAPL stock.

Barchart

Hate Windows 11's Start menu? Rumors suggest Microsoft is fixing pretty much everything that's wrong with it — and speeding up File Explorer too

Rumored fixes for Windows 11's Start menu sound great, but some folks remain seriously skeptical.

TechRadar

Linux 7.1 update includes new in-kernel NTFS driver — delivers storage support upgrade for Linux users

Linux 7.1 is bringing what might be the biggest under-the-radar storage change in years: a new in-kernel NTFS driver.

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Windows Wrap: Surface prices climb and ambition shrinks — plus Surface Pro 12 rumors, Windows 11 modders, Start menu fixes, and Rewards shakeups

Surface prices are going up while the hardware lineup gets simpler and less ambitious. Here is why Microsoft’s premium strategy feels out of step.

Windows Central

"The vault is solid, the delivery truck is not" — strong key storage, shaky transfer: why this Windows Recall feature raises new security questions

A security researcher's TotalRecall Reloaded tool finds a way to sidestep Windows 11's security features for Windows Recall, granting it access to sensitive data even without Windows Hello authentication.

Windows Central

Microsoft is finally adding the right kind of AI support to Windows 11 as it struggles to combat AI popularity on Mac

Support for AI agents on the Taskbar and Search Box are coming to Windows 11 next month, Microsoft has confirmed.

Tom’s Hardware

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

Dave Plummer pops the hood on Task Manager and explains how it gets your PC's CPU usage (and why it feels off sometimes).

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“This company reeks of desperation”: Microsoft is giving away $1 million and a Mercedes-Benz just to get you to use Edge

A new Microsoft Edge promotion highlights a sweepstakes with a staggering $2 million prize pool, including a $1 million cash grand prize, three Mercedes-Benz cars, and thousands of instant-win prizes.

MarketBeat

The Nasdaq's Historic Rally Doesn't Mean the Risk Is Gone

Marc Chaikin of Chaikin Analytics shares seven bullish stock picks across AI infrastructure and semiconductors while warning investors to trim software and cybersecurity holdings.

Windows Central

World of Warcraft finally kills 'pirate' server Turtle WoW ... but there are real lessons as to why it was so popular

It wasn't just about money. Turtle WoW and other "Classic+" servers were trying to deliver an MMORPG fantasy that is lost in modern World of Warcraft.

Windows Central

14 defaults I think are worth changing: Windows 11 feels modern, but many out‑of‑box settings push services, tracking, and clutter.

Windows 11 isn't perfect out of the box. These 14 default settings can slow your computer, reduce privacy, and add clutter. Here's how to fix them.

GamesRadar

Fallout: New Vegas designer says don't hold your breath for an Oblivion-style remaster: "I don't think Bethesda has the engineering knowhow"

But Bethesda could test it out on Fallout 3 first, Chris Avellone says

Fortune

Zillow's CEO says his friends were shocked when he quit a cushy Microsoft job—but Steve Jobs led to his success at the $10.5 billion real estate firm

Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman left his cushy Microsoft job in 2009 to join the struggling real estate startup during the housing crisis. His friends had concerns—but he turned it around, thanks in part to Steve Jobs.

Windows Central

Zorin OS 18.1 adds guided migrations, stronger app compatibility and wider hardware support, making switching from Windows far more practical for millions [clone]

Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.

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