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Windows 11 · Insider Preview

Hands-On: Windows 11 Build 26300.8758 Delivers Long-Awaited Taskbar Resizing and Critical Explorer Stability Fixes

Windows 11 Experimental Build 26300.8758 introduces a native Taskbar size setting with small, medium, and large options, along with smoother animation transitions. The update also delivers critical File Explorer reliability fixes for memory leaks, crashes, and slow thumbnail loading, marking a significant quality-of-life improvement for Insiders.

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Google's Adaptive Battery: The Hidden Pixel Feature That's Killing Your Notifications and How to Fix It

Adaptive Battery on Google Pixel phones uses on-device machine learning to restrict background activity for rarely used apps, extending battery life but often delaying critical notifications. This article explains how the feature works, details its trade-offs, and provides step-by-step fixes—including per-app battery settings and Developer options—to restore real-time alerts. It also draws parallels to Windows power management, highlighting lessons for Microsoft's Modern Standby and Battery Saver features.

WindowsNews Desk·16m ago ·5 min
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Pixel 10a Hands-On: A $499 Phone That Plays It Too Safe

The Google Pixel 10a at $499 delivers a quality mid-range Android experience with seven years of updates, a still-impressive camera, and seamless Windows integration via Phone Link. However, its Tensor G4 chip, unchanged battery and charging speeds, and nearly identical design to the Pixel 9a make it feel more like a repackage than a genuine upgrade, especially as competitors offer more innovation at similar prices.

WindowsNews Desk·16m ago ·5 min
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold Leak Reveals Qi2, Tensor G6, and ₹2 Lakh India Price

Fresh leaks suggest Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold will feature Qi2 magnetic charging, an 8-inch inner display, and the Tensor G6 chipset when it launches in late 2026. However, Indian buyers may face a price exceeding ₹2,00,000, raising questions about its competitiveness. The device could offer enhanced productivity for Windows users through better Phone Link integration and a potential desktop mode.

WindowsNews Desk·16m ago ·5 min
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Multi Project Wafer · Semiconductor Prototyping

Vietnam Bets Big on Semiconductor Prototyping: Inside the New National MPW Center

Vietnam launched its first national Multi-Project Wafer coordination center on June 26, 2026, aiming to lower chip prototyping costs and fuel its semiconductor design ecosystem. The center will partner with global foundries, subsidize academic and startup projects, and could become a significant node for Windows PC chip innovation. While challenges like talent shortages and fab absence remain, the move signals Vietnam’s serious intent to climb the semiconductor value chain.

WN WindowsNews Desk·2h ago
Agp Graphics · Driver Compatibility

Windows 11 runs Crysis on 2006 DDR1-AGP PC via driver mods

An enthusiast named O_MORES successfully installed Windows 11 on a retro PC featuring DDR1 RAM and an AGP graphics card, then ran Crysis with full 3D acceleration. The ASRock ConRoe865PE motherboard, Core 2 Quad Q6600, and Radeon HD 4650 AGP overcame stringent Windows 11 requirements through driver modding and registry bypasses, proving that legacy hardware can still deliver playable gaming on a modern OS.

WN WindowsNews Desk·3h ago
Vietnam Semiconductor · Multi Project Wafer

Vietnam Opens First National MPW Wafer Hub, Accelerating Local Chip Prototyping

Vietnam inaugurated its first National Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) Coordination Center on June 26, 2026, in Hanoi, aiming to drastically reduce chip prototyping costs for domestic designers. The facility pools multiple designs onto shared wafers, enabling startups and universities to fabricate silicon affordably. The move could boost Vietnam's semiconductor design ecosystem and lead to more custom chips for Windows-based devices.

WN WindowsNews Desk·3h ago
Windows · Technology

Windows 10 Security Support Extended to 2027: What the $30 Consumer Plan Covers

Microsoft has extended Windows 10’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) for unmanaged Home and Pro PCs, making the $30 consumer plan available for purchase until October 12, 2027. This pushes the final security patch window beyond the previously expected October 2026 cutoff, addressing lingering upgrade delays as many users remain on Windows 10 instead of moving to Windows 11.

WN WindowsNews Desk·3h ago
Epson Et-4850 · Printer Offline

Epson ET-4850 offline on Windows 11/10? 2.4 GHz network conflict and stale queues are the top causes for 2026

The Epson EcoTank ET-4850 frequently appears offline on Windows 11 and 10 due to 2.4 GHz network reliance, stale print queues, and driver conflicts. This guide provides detailed, tested solutions to get your printer back online permanently.

WN WindowsNews Desk·4h ago
Windows · Technology

Basic Semiconductor Targets Hong Kong IPO as SiC Power Chips Gain Traction in AI Data Centers

Shenzhen-based Basic Semiconductor has filed for a Hong Kong IPO on June 28, 2026, reflecting growing momentum for China’s silicon carbide (SiC) power-chip makers in AI data centers. The company plans to focus on high-voltage power solutions for AI server racks, aligning with the industry shift toward 800-volt architectures.

WN WindowsNews Desk·5h ago
Industrial Policy · It Infrastructure

Korea's Honam Chip Cluster Tug-of-War Could Stall Windows PC Memory Supply

South Korea's ambitious Honam semiconductor cluster, meant to secure global memory chip supply for Windows PCs, is caught in a political power struggle between the government and opposition. The resulting delays in tax incentives and regulatory approvals threaten to postpone Samsung and SK hynix's fab expansions, with potential knock-on effects for DRAM and NAND flash availability, pricing, and the rollout of next-generation Windows hardware.

WN WindowsNews Desk·5h ago
Patch Management · Point-in-time Restore

Windows 11 24H2’s Built-In Rollback: How Point-in-Time Restore Works for Every User

Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces a built-in point-in-time restore feature accessible via the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Available on Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions, it allows users to roll back to a previous working state when system issues arise, without third-party tools.

WN WindowsNews Desk·7h ago
Windows · Technology

Windows 10 Home Users Get Three Years of Security Patches as Microsoft Quietly Extends ESU to 2027

Microsoft has quietly extended its consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 version 22H2, giving enrolled devices critical security patches through October 12, 2027. The one-time $30 fee now covers two years of updates instead of one, offering a lifeline for users who cannot or will not upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements. While the extension buys time, the final end-of-support date remains firm, and users must eventually migrate or face escalating security risks.

WN WindowsNews Desk·7h ago