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UniGetUI 2026.1.11 Fixes WinGet and Avalonia for Smoother Updates
Devolutions has released UniGetUI 2026.1.11, a stability-focused update for the open-source graphical package manager that simplifies software management on Windows 10 and Windows 11. This release...
Windows 11 Shared Audio Lets Two Listen Together via Bluetooth LE
Microsoft has finally delivered one of the most requested audio features to Windows 11: the ability to share audio from a single PC to two sets of Bluetooth headphones or earbuds simultaneously....
5 Windows Automations That Save Hours Without Any Scripting
Five built-in and low-friction Windows automations can reclaim hours of your week by eliminating repetitive tasks. A new guide from MakeUseOf outlines exactly how Storage Sense, PowerToys text...
Windows 11 April 2026 Update Adds Group Policy to Remove Copilot—But Scripts Still Fill the Gaps
Microsoft shipped an unannounced administrative template in the Windows 11 April 2026 cumulative update that allows IT administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot application through Group Policy....
Windows 11 KB5089573 slashes Start, search, Action Center lag by 70% with new thread boost profile
Microsoft dropped the optional KB5089573 preview update on May 26, 2026, bringing a subtle but significant performance tweak to Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. Under the hood lies a new "low...
Should Windows Developers Switch to Linux? The Practical Case Analyzed
A recent Dice.com article asking "Is it time to move from Windows to Linux?" has reignited a long-simmering debate among developers. The piece argues that long-time Windows developers should now...
Super God Mode PowerShell script indexes over 1,100 hidden Windows 11 settings in one searchable folder.
Windows 11 still harbors a secret weapon for power users—the ability to surface nearly every hidden setting, legacy control panel applet, and obscure configuration tool in one searchable interface....
CD Projekt Red's 2027 Witcher 3 expansion mandates Windows 11, SSD.
CD Projekt Red is developing a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the company announced on May 27, 2026. Titled Songs of the Past, the add-on is slated for release in 2027 on PC, Xbox Series...
Windows 11 Sound Recorder Caps Clips at 3 Hours, Adds Privacy Prompts
Windows 11’s built-in Sound Recorder app caps individual recordings at three hours. That single ceiling defines the tool’s scope—enough for a lecture, a band practice, or an extended meeting,...
Check Installed Apps in Windows 11: Use Settings, Not Start Menu for Accuracy
Microsoft recently updated its support documentation to steer Windows 11 users toward a more reliable method for verifying installed applications: head to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, not...
Microsoft Retires Easy Fix Tool: Use Built-in Windows 10/11 Troubleshooters Instead
Microsoft has officially retired the Easy Fix tool, a long-standing downloadable repair solution that was once a staple of Windows support, and is now directing users to the built-in troubleshooters...
Microsoft's May 2026 preview update delivers AI features and a hidden boot-partition warning
On May 26, Microsoft released KB5089573, an optional non-security preview update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. The update moved supported PCs to builds 26200.8524 and 26100.8524...