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April 29, 2026

Windows 11 April Patches Trigger Remote Desktop Bug

Microsoft has acknowledged a significant issue with the April updates to Windows 11, particularly affecting the Remote Desktop feature in mixed-scaling multi-monitor environments. Security warning dialogs may become unreadable, complicating the trust prompt process before initiating a connection. Temporary workarounds have been provided while a permanent solution is being developed. The issue arises from a new warning window introduced in April, which is difficult to read or interact with when different display scaling settings are used. Affected Windows 11 packages include KB5083769 and KB5082052. Users are advised to align scaling values across monitors or use keyboard navigation if the mouse fails to interact with the buttons. Microsoft added this bug to its known issues documentation on April 23 and updated it on April 27, indicating ongoing investigation and a cumulative update is anticipated to restore prompt clarity. The April release cycle also faced a separate regression related to BitLocker recovery, adding operational strain on administrators.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Google Home’s latest update wants to solve your biggest smart camera headaches

Google is updating its Home app to improve smart home management, particularly for camera devices. Key changes include a redesigned camera user interface with dynamic theming, AI-generated event descriptions for Google Home Premium subscribers, streamlined AI descriptions of video events, faster loading times for search results, and a reorganized camera settings menu. Additionally, prompts have been added for troubleshooting connectivity issues with third-party devices. The media control UI has also been updated to display album art more prominently. However, some users have reported issues with the web view of Google Home-connected cameras, experiencing unresponsive feeds and fluctuating online/offline statuses.

Winsage

April 29, 2026

ON THIS DAY: Continuum will be built into Windows 10 for Phones, turning your phone into a PC

Windows Central is approaching its 20th anniversary in 2027 and is reflecting on significant moments in its history. A notable milestone occurred 11 years ago with the introduction of Continuum for Windows 10 Mobile, which aimed to merge smartphone and desktop PC functionalities. This feature allowed users to connect their mobile devices to external monitors, keyboards, and mice, creating a desktop-like environment. Key features included integration with Windows 10 for phones, support for HDMI connections, an adaptable user interface, and the ability to run familiar applications like Office on external screens. The announcement was made during the Build 2015 keynote, highlighting the potential of the universal app model to enhance productivity and redefine personal computing.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Google’s ‘Pixel Glow’ might have several lights as laptop animation surfaces [Video]

“Pixel Glow” is a forthcoming feature for future Pixel phones that will use subtle light and color on the back of the device to notify users of significant notifications while the phone is face down. It will be compatible with Gemini and will notify users of calls from favorite contacts. The Pixel Diagnostics app includes a “Color LED Check” to test the functionality of the LEDs, which will illuminate in red, green, and blue hues. Google is incorporating eight LEDs for the “Pixel Glow” feature, with a system designed to detect hardware failures. An animation has been discovered that shows an LED strip along the inner edge of an upcoming Pixel laptop, potentially illuminating in colors similar to the Gemini interface.

Winsage

April 29, 2026

5 ways your Windows updates are about to get a lot less painful

Microsoft is implementing changes to the Windows Update process in Windows 11 to address user frustrations. Key updates include: 1. Users can delay updates indefinitely by selecting specific end dates for pauses, extending up to 35 days at a time. 2. The Power menu will now include options for "Update and shut down" and "Update and restart," giving users more control over when updates are finalized. 3. Microsoft is consolidating updates to reduce the number of restarts to one per month. 4. Users will no longer be forced to install updates during the setup of a new Windows PC, allowing updates to occur in the background. 5. Microsoft will provide more detailed information on updates, particularly for driver updates, by clarifying the device class in the titles. These changes are expected to be tested in the Windows Insider program before being released to the general public.

Winsage

April 29, 2026

Windows K2: The 6 Best Features From Microsoft’s Upcoming “Please Don’t Leave” Update

Linux is gaining support from gamers, partly due to Windows 11's complexity and Valve's Proton compatibility layer, which allows Windows games to run on Linux. In response, Microsoft is preparing a significant update for Windows 11, codenamed K2, to enhance gaming performance, improve the start menu's responsiveness by 60%, allow users to pause updates indefinitely, enhance file explorer navigation, provide taskbar flexibility, and reduce unnecessary AI features. Additional user suggestions include improving the Xbox app's reliability, offering a one-click telemetry opt-out, simplifying local account setup, and addressing repetitive prompts after updates.

Winsage

April 29, 2026

The latest PowerToys update brings a useful Linux-like feature to Windows 11

The latest version of PowerToys, 0.99.0, introduces several new features: - "Grab and Move" functionality allows users to drag windows with ALT+left-click and resize them with ALT+click. - The Power Display System Tray Tool enables brightness, contrast, and color-profile adjustments, though compatibility with some external monitors may vary. - Enhancements include a persistent calculator and pinning options in the Command Palette, manual remaps in the Keyboard Manager, scrolling capture in ZoomIt, and a WinUI3 update for Image Resizer.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 5

The 26.2 Snapshot 5 introduces several new features, including an explosive archetype for the Sulfur Cube and the addition of erupting Geysers formed by Potent Sulfur. The new Sulfur Cube archetype, called Explosive, shares properties with the Regular archetype but has higher air drag and can absorb TNT blocks. When primed, absorbed TNT has a fuse time of 6 seconds when ignited by fire or Redstone, and a randomized fuse time between 0.75 and 3 seconds when primed by an explosion. Sulfur Cubes with absorbed TNT cannot be picked up or damaged, and no Small Sulfur Cubes will spawn upon explosion. Potent Sulfur creates Geysers when placed above a Magma block and under water, sending water particles skyward at random intervals. Various adjustments have been made to mob hitboxes, and Hoglins are now classified as hostile and will not spawn on Peaceful difficulty. New sounds for Geyser eruptions have been added, and Touchscreen Mode has been removed. The Data Pack version is now 104.0, and the Resource Pack version is 86.2. New particles related to Geysers have been introduced, and several bugs have been fixed in this update.

Winsage

April 28, 2026

FinalWire releases AIDA64 8.30 with FPS tracking and next-gen CPU support, but drops 32-bit Windows support

FinalWire has released AIDA64 version 8.30, featuring the AIDA FPS module for real-time FPS data capture in DirectX 11 and 12 games, available exclusively in the Extreme edition. The update includes an optimized performance test for APX SHA3 for Intel Diamond Rapids and Nova Lake processors, support for Turing 4.6 and 12.3-inch LCD displays, compatibility with Intel Core Ultra 250K Plus and 270K Plus, enhanced support for Intel Wildcat Lake and Nova Lake processors, preliminary support for AMD Zen 6 architecture APUs, support for Aqua Computer Ampinel and Thermal Grizzly WireView Pro II sensors, extended support for Adaptec RAID controllers, USB-NVMe pass-through support for Realtek RTL9220 controllers, support for EXPO 1.2 memory profiles, and detailed GPU information for Intel Arc Pro B65 and B70 as well as NVIDIA RTX Pro 4500 Blackwell Server Edition. The update enhances support for Intel's Nova Lake CPUs and introduces a new SHA3 benchmark optimized for APX architectures. It also lays groundwork for support of AMD's upcoming Zen 6 Medusa Point mobile processors and introduces support for AMD's EXPO 1.2 technology. AIDA64 version 8.30 discontinues support for 32-bit Windows and Windows XP x64, requiring users on those platforms to revert to an earlier version. The new web-based AIDA64 SensorPanel Tools allows users to create image sets for SensorPanel Manager. The update is available across the Extreme, Engineer, Business, and Network Audit editions.

AppWizard

April 28, 2026

Google plans to highlight apps that work well on foldable phones and tablets

Google introduced Android 12L four years ago, tailored for larger screens on foldable phones and tablets. This led to optimizations in applications, with Google and Samsung enhancing their offerings, and third-party developers creating apps for these devices. The upcoming version 51.2 of Google Play Services will feature a badge identifying apps optimized for big-screen devices, helping users find suitable applications. This badge aims to increase visibility for these apps and encourage developer investment in the big-screen market. Additionally, Google plans to launch an Android-powered version of ChromeOS later this year, further promoting the use of big-screen devices.