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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

Google denies involvement in $125 million Chromebook graft case in Indonesia

Former Google executives have denied the company's involvement in a corruption case tied to Indonesia’s Education Ministry

The Independent UK

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.

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.

Windows Central

Over 1 billion Windows users at risk after disgruntled security researcher leaks Defender zero-days

The BlueHammer, RedSun and UnDefend flaws put all Windows users at risk since they turn the operating system’s antivirus against it.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft Edge for mobile could make me ditch Chrome for good: Free YouTube background play without interruptions

Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.

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"Over 3.3 million downloads": This Linux alternative to Windows 11 is winning over Microsoft's customers with a huge update

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.

Windows Central

Nothing just released a new file-sharing tool called 'Warp' — only to delete it hours later

Warp utilized Google Drive to cross ecosystem and platform borders, so why did Nothing delete it so suddenly?

Tom’s Guide

"The fastest path towards reinstatement": Microsoft responds to developer backlash after account termination — but identity verification remains non-negotiable

Microsoft has rolled out a fast‑track process to reinstate suspended Windows Hardware Developer accounts, easing recovery for critical driver publishers.

Windows Central

Starmer tells social media firms: ‘Things can’t go on like this’

PM demands real world changes in Downing Street meeting with senior figures from Meta, TikTok, Google and X

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft's VP just reworked a Windows 11 feature to make it "comfortable" for macOS users — if they ever decide to switch

Microsoft veteran Scott Hanselman, VP of Developer Community, built Peek Desktop (inspired by macOS Sonoma's Click Wallpaper to Reveal Desktop feature) to help Windows 11 users easily hide all open windows with a single click on the desktop.

Windows Central

"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

A BlueHammer zero-day Windows exploit was in the wild for two weeks before Microsoft addressed it, and even then, the solution is leaving some security experts concerned. Is this a failing on the part of Microsoft's Security Response Center?

Windows Central

Freecash promised you could earn money playing mobile games, but Apple just removed it from the App Store for deception

Ads for apps offering money for mundane tasks like playing video games are everywhere — but one of the biggest just got pulled from the App Store.

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Surface Hub is dead: Microsoft pulls the plug on its 50-inch and 85-inch collaborative touch displays

Microsoft has ended production on the Surface Hub 3, with no plans to make more in the future, putting an end to its collaborative displays line.

Android Central

Google Messages now gives you a second chance to recover deleted chats

Google Messages now includes a trash folder to recover deleted chats within 30 days.

Windows Central

Microsoft terminated accounts tied to VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — developers push back

Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.

Reason

Massachusetts High Court: Claim Against Meta for Alleged Addiction of Children Can Go Forward Notwithstanding § 230

The court doesn't decide whether Meta actually violated state law, or whether it may have a First Amendment defense; those decisions will be made later in the case.

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Microsoft says Windows 11's bugs are all "resolved": At least the ones it knows about — and new bugs are impossible to avoid

Microsoft's official documentation shows Windows 11 doesn't have any known issues, though users may still encounter glitches after updates.

Windows Central

"This is exactly the kind of thing driving me away from Windows": even Edge users don't want this new feature

Microsoft is testing an opt-out feature that forces Edge to launch at startup. The move triggered a backlash from Windows 11 and Edge users.

Tom’s Guide

Windows is using your internet to update other people’s PCs — disable this hidden setting to speed up your connection

Microsoft uses other Windows PCs to distribute Windows Updates but fortunately you can disable this setting and maximize your computer's bandwidth.

Windows Central

Windows Wrap: One team is fixing Windows 11 while others break it

Windows 11 is moving in the right direction, but its progress will continue to be hindered unless the rest of Microsoft gets on board.

Reason

My Amicus Brief in the Geofence Warrant Case, United States v. Chatrie

The case will be argued April 27th.

The Guardian - US

Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Texas power plant would emit 4.5m tons of carbon dioxide per year, more than that of the entire city of San Francisco

The Independent UK

One Tech Tip: Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it

Google is now allowing users to change their Gmail addresses

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