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This useful unofficial script for fixing Windows 11 is getting many new features

Sayan Sen — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:46:01 +0000

A useful third-party Windows 11 tool recently received a big update with several new features and improvements. Read more...

Microsoft's secret "K2" plan leaks, could bring big Windows 11 performance upgrade

Sayan Sen — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:22:01 +0000

Microsoft may reportedly be working on a secret "K2" plan which is currently in play to improve Windows 11 performance. Read more...

John Ternus's tenure at Apple begins with these 10 new products

Hamid Ganji — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:56:01 +0000

Apple reportedly has 10 new product categories in the pipeline, which John Ternus will introduce as the company's new CEO. Read more...

7 Days: WhatsApp tests a paid version, Apple gets a new CEO, and Intel plans cheap DRAM

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:06:01 +0000

Our '7 Days' weekly tech roundup brings the juiciest announcements. Read about Apple getting a new CEO, WhatsApp's paid version, and Opera's 500% volume booster. Read more...

UGREEN Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station review

Steven Parker — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0000

UGREEN reached out to us at Neowin asking if we wanted to take a look at their SEVENTEEN-in-1 Maxidok, yes 17 options that include an M.2 slot for an SSD. Read more...

Microsoft shares official group policy and its requirements to remove Windows 11 Copilot

Sayan Sen — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has released the new Windows 11 group policy to remove Copilot with the latest KB5083769 update. Read more...

Niri 26.04 lands with long-awaited blur support

David Uzondu — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:16:01 +0000

Niri is one of the fastest-growing window managers out there, and the new version, 26.04, brings (among other improvements) support for the ext-background-effect Wayland protocol. Read more...

Valve's new Steam Controller will have a hefty price tag according to leak

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:38:01 +0000

Valve has been rather quiet about its upcoming hardware ventures, but a leak may have just spilled the beans on the Steam Controller's price. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows Update updated, Windows Insider updated, Xbox updated

Taras Buria — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:12:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap about plenty of major updates for Windows Update, Windows Insider, Xbox, and more. Read more...

Report: iPhone Fold will be thinner than expected, launching in fall 2026

Hamid Ganji — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:20:01 +0000

A recent leak suggests that Apple's upcoming foldable may be a few millimeters thinner than previously reported. Read more...

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz Esports gaming keyboard drops to its lowest price ever

Fiza Ali — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:04:01 +0000

The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz Esports gaming keyboard is now selling at its lowest price to date with a 32% discount. Read more...

Windows 11 is getting a new feature to make displays easier on the eyes

Taras Buria — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:24:01 +0000

Microsoft is working on a new Windows 11 display feature that should make displays easier on the eyes by applying various filters. Read more...

America's largest home security brand ADT confirms data breach linked to ShinyHunters group

David Uzondu — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:16:01 +0000

ADT has confirmed a data breach by ShinyHunters involving sensitive customer data, which the group is threatening to leak unless a ransom is paid. Read more...

MIXX Analog Plus review: a 2 in 1 Vinyl and CD Player with bluetooth streaming

Steven Parker — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0000

MIXX has debuted its 2-in-1 CD and Vinyl player with an innovative design that results in a compact footprint that wouldn't look out of place alongside a modern home theater setup. Read more...

Good news for Intel users as KDE adds support for a feature AMD users have had for a while

David Uzondu — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:58:01 +0000

The KDE team has released their usual "This Week in Plasma" update, covering many new features coming to Plasma, including one that Intel GPU users will appreciate. Read more...

Weekend PC Game Deals: Kingdom Come, Dark Souls, Dead Island, and more

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0000

This weekend's PC game deals include a fresh bundle for mecha fans, a Metroidvania freebie, Anno and Age of Mythology to try, a Medieval Fest, and so much more. Read more...

These long requested Windows 11 Update features will soon be available to all users

Sayan Sen — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has detailed all the new Windows 11 Update improvements that will soon be available to all users. Read more...

XChat messaging app rolls out on iOS with privacy and encryption claims

Hamid Ganji — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:14:01 +0000

After months of beta testing, Elon Musk's X has rolled out its standalone messaging app, XChat, to iOS users. Read more...

This solar-powered keyboard with 10-year battery life is down to the lowest price

Taras Buria — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:24:01 +0000

If you want a wireless keyboard without worrying about battery life, this solar-powered variant could be the right pick. Read more...

Microsoft brings new 'consecutive interpretation' mode to Interpreter in Microsoft Teams

David Uzondu — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:08:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced an update to its Interpreter AI agent for Teams, introducing a new mode called "consecutive interpretation." Read more...

Daily Deals 04/24: Discounts on Intel CPUs, laptops, audio gear, and more

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:52:02 +0000

In today's Daily Deals, we cover some of the best tech deals of the day including ones from Intel, Acer, Bose, Ray-Ban, and more. Read more...

Google is investing $10 billion in hot AI startup Anthropic

David Uzondu — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:36:01 +0000

Anthropic said Google is pouring $10 billion into the company, with plans for an additional $30 billion if certain milestones are met. Read more...

Ubuntu has started a 'complete redesign' of the series page on Launchpad

David Uzondu — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:20:02 +0000

Following a redesign of its homepage back in 2024, Canonical has started redesigning the series page of Launchpad. Read more...

Proton Pass is getting folders, an SSH agent, and other features later this year

David Uzondu — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:48:01 +0000

The Proton team has released a roadmap of features it plans to launch later this year for its password manager, Proton Pass. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

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Windows 11 gets improved sound settings, better Task Manager, and more in new builds

Taras Buria — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has released two new Canary builds, bringing useful improvements and new features, including Xbox mode, new sound settings, and more. Read more...

Windows 11 gets big Windows Update rework in the latest preview update

Taras Buria — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:04:01 +0000

This week's Windows 11 preview build in the Dev Channel brings some long-requested features and upgrades for Windows Update and the Insider program. Read more...

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Sponsored — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Colonial Pipeline. CWT Global. Brenntag. Travelex. The list of ransomware victims is long, distinguished, and sophisticated. And it's growing longer every day. Read more...

Meta and AWS ink multi-billion dollar deal to power agentic AI with Graviton5

Pradeep Viswanathan — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:26:02 +0000

AWS has solidified its position as a primary AI hardware provider by entering into a massive multi-year, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure agreement with Meta. Read more...

Microsoft seemingly readying an Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has been making big changes to its Xbox wing recently, and leaks are showing up about a new tier for the Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Read more...

DeepSeek V4 goes live with massive 1.6T parameters and 1M context support

Paul Hill — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:04:01 +0000

DeepSeek's latest open-source AI models boast up to 1.6 trillion parameters and elite coding skills. Discover how the new Pro and Flash variants compare in performance and API pricing. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows 11 KB5083769, KB5082052 updates causing Remote Desktop issues

Sayan Sen — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:48:01 +0000

After the BitLocker bug, which is yet to be resolved, Microsoft has confirmed new Remote Desktop problems with the latest Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 updates. Read more...

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon is now available with Linux 7.0 and native CUDA

Paul Hill — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:38:02 +0000

The Resolute Raccoon has arrived as Ubuntu's 11th LTS release. Discover how the shift to Linux 7.0 and native AI toolkits transforms performance on the latest Intel and NVIDIA hardware. Read more...

Daily Deals 04/23: Discounts on ASRock motherboards and Amazon Basics accessories

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:28:02 +0000

In today's Daily Deals, we cover some of the best tech deals of the day including ones from ASRock, Amazon, Samsung, Google, AMD, and more. Read more...

The "Windows bug" that mysteriously crashed File Explorer

Usama Jawad — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:08:02 +0000

An old debugging tale reveals how mysterious File Explorer crashes on Windows were not related to the OS or Microsoft at all. Read more...

Xbox gets a new "north star" and a branding shift, exclusives also being reconsidered

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:51:35 +0000

The new Xbox boss, Asha Sharma, has revealed the return to Xbox branding and a new trajectory for Microsoft's gaming division going forward. Read more...

OpenAI's new GPT-5.5 arrives with advanced agentic coding and computer use

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:46:02 +0000

Designed for complex tasks like autonomous coding, scientific research, and real-world computer use, OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model introduces a "self-verifying" workflow. Read more...

X is shutting down Communities, focusing on XChat instead

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:30:01 +0000

X's head of product confirmed that the platform is shutting down Communities to focus on its messaging service, XChat. Read more...

IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1.1 released with several bug fixes and improvements

David Uzondu — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1.1 is the first bug fix release for version 2026.1 and addresses issues across different components of the IDE. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000

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