Articles from April 2026
Browse all Windows news articles published in April 2026
Steam Deck’s Out-of-Box Edge Over Windows Handhelds: First-Hour Test Decisive
The first hour with a Windows gaming handheld remains a frustrating experience, and that is precisely why Valve's Steam Deck continues to dominate the conversation around portable PC gaming. Despite...
PC Shipments Surge 3.2% in Q1 2026 on Windows 10 Rush, but Rising AI Memory Costs Loom
Global PC shipments rose in the first quarter of 2026, but that does not mean the market is healthy. Counterpoint Research’s data points to a 3.2% year-over-year increase to about 63.3 million...
Windows 11 Screen Tint spotted with RGB color picker and intensity slider
Microsoft is reportedly developing a new display feature called Screen Tint for Windows 11, designed to let users apply custom color tints to their entire screen. This goes beyond the existing Night...
Windows Update, Insider Builds, and Game Pass: Microsoft’s Platform Revenue Shift
Microsoft spent this week tightening its grip on the Windows and Xbox ecosystems, but the story is bigger than a routine batch of patches and feature tweaks. On the Windows side, the company...
Stop Windows 11 From Slowing Background Tasks: Power Throttling vs Efficiency Mode
The Hidden Performance Cost of Windows 11's Power-Saving Features Windows 11's power-saving behavior is one of those features that feels helpful right up until it gets in the way of work. The...
Ubisoft Connect crashes block Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag on Windows 11 as remake rumors grow
Ubisoft's classic pirate adventure Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag is having a rough time on Windows 11. Players are reporting that the game's launcher, Ubisoft Connect, is causing crashes, black...
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Microsoft is finally listening to one of the most persistent complaints from Windows users: update fatigue. The company has quietly rolled out a series of changes in the latest Windows 11 Insider...
Windows Update Redesigns Restart Dialog with Smarter Scheduling Options
Microsoft is finally addressing one of the most persistent user complaints about Windows: the operating system's habit of forcing updates at the worst possible moments. New changes rolling out to...
Windows 11 File Explorer scrolling split: WinUI 3 gives Home and Gallery smooth motion
Microsoft has finally put a name to one of Windows 11 File Explorer's most noticeable quirks: the reason Home and Gallery scroll smoothly while ordinary folders still feel stepped is that they are...
Win11Debloat: Speed Gains vs. Update Risks—What You Need to Know
If you’ve recently set up a new Windows 11 PC, you know the drill: a barrage of Microsoft account prompts, pre-installed apps like Clipchamp and Candy Crush, and a Start menu stuffed with...
Fix SSD Slowdowns by Re-Enabling the Weekly TRIM Schedule in Windows
When an SSD starts feeling slower, most people blame age, heat, or the fact that Windows has been installed for too long. The surprise is that a very ordinary Windows maintenance task can be the real...
Microsoft Foundry Debuts GPT-5.5 With Role-Based Governance for Autonomous Enterprise Workflows
Microsoft has quietly integrated OpenAI's GPT-5.5 into Microsoft Foundry, marking a significant shift in how the company approaches enterprise AI deployment. The move goes beyond simply offering a...