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Windows 11 Gets Its First Major Feature Updates of 2026
Winsage
May 13, 2026

Windows 11 Gets Its First Major Feature Updates of 2026

Users of Windows 11 received feature and security updates on Patch Tuesday, with significant enhancements introduced after four months of less notable updates. The cumulative update KB5089549 is available for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, raising their build numbers to 26200.8457 and 26100.8457, respectively. Windows 11 version 26H1, available on Snapdragon X2-based laptops, received update KB5089548, bringing its build to 28000.2113. Key features in KB5089549 include: - Xbox Mode: Replaces Game mode and Full Screen Experience for a streamlined gaming interface. - Agents on the Taskbar: Allows interaction with AI agents directly from the Taskbar, supporting first- and third-party agents. - File Explorer Enhancements: Improved support for various archiving formats, retention of View and Sort preferences, resolution of the white “flash bang” bug, and enhanced reliability of explorer.exe processes. - Windows Driver Improvements: The Windows kernel will no longer trust cross-signed third-party drivers by default; only WHCP drivers and those on a trusted legacy list will be accepted after auditing for 100 hours and three reboots. - Drag Tray Enhancements: Rebranded as the Drop tray with a new management interface and smaller peek view to reduce accidental activation. For version 26H1, KB5089548 includes improvements to Narrator and Smart App Control, increased Microsoft 365 advertising visibility in Settings, refined Pen settings, a new Settings About page, and minor updates to File Explorer.
Why Windows 11 users are switching to Fluent Cleaner, the sleek CCleaner alternative that actually feels native
Winsage
May 11, 2026

Why Windows 11 users are switching to Fluent Cleaner, the sleek CCleaner alternative that actually feels native

Fluent Cleaner is a maintenance and cleanup tool for Windows 11 available as a self-contained Zip file from its official GitHub page. Users can download and extract the FluentCleaner-win-x64.zip file, then launch the application by double-clicking FCleaner.exe. The interface is modern and utilizes the WinUI framework, allowing users to analyze and optimize various components of the system. Fluent Cleaner uses the Winapp2.ini database for cleaning routines, with options to switch to Winapp3 or Winappx databases for more aggressive cleaning or bloatware removal. Users can also add custom databases using ".ini" files. The tool supports extensions, enabling integration with additional scripts and tools. To perform a cleanup, users click "Analyze" to scan for junk files, with Fluent Cleaner identifying 19.43GB of junk files in testing, which is more than the 15.9GB detected by Windows 11's built-in tool. After reviewing the analysis, users can click "Run Cleaner" to execute the cleanup.
Microsoft brings Refresh & Print back to Windows 11 File Explorer right-click, plus readable file sizes for Details view
Winsage
May 11, 2026

Microsoft brings Refresh & Print back to Windows 11 File Explorer right-click, plus readable file sizes for Details view

Windows 11 is set to reintroduce the ‘Refresh’ button in the context menu, addressing user requests. Currently, File Explorer features two right-click menus: a modern context menu and an optional legacy menu, with the modern version lacking certain features like ‘Refresh’ and ‘Print.’ Improvements are also being made to the Details view in File Explorer, which will soon display file sizes in appropriate units (KB, MB, GB) for better clarity. Additionally, the address bar functionality will be enhanced, allowing users to enter paths with double backslashes or quotation marks. Other updates include accurate display of renamed files, proper closing of the address bar when selecting items from suggestions, and smoother keyboard shortcuts in flyouts. These updates are available in Windows 11 Experimental Build 26300.8376 and will roll out to all users in the coming weeks.
Windows 11 testers say new touchpad upgrades and File Explorer fixes finally make Insider builds feel smoother
Winsage
May 10, 2026

Windows 11 testers say new touchpad upgrades and File Explorer fixes finally make Insider builds feel smoother

Windows Insiders can check for new builds weekly, with Microsoft releasing four Insider builds that include various enhancements. The Beta Channel Insiders have not yet transitioned to the new Beta experience. Users in the Dev Channel moving to the Experimental Channel will receive Build 26300.8376, while those in the Canary 28000 series will also transition to Experimental, receiving Build 28020.2075. Insiders from the Canary 29500 series will be updated to Build 29585.1000. A free upgrade path to Windows 11 Pro Education from Windows 11 Home is available for K-12 educational settings, allowing institutions to manage devices effectively. This upgrade is one-way only. Build 26300.8376 introduces new gesturing functionalities for precision touchpads, including control over scroll/zoom speed and automatic scrolling. File Explorer has received updates for improved address bar functionality, more readable file size formatting, and refinements to the renaming experience. Build 28020.2075 includes improved typing reliability with the ADLaM keyboard and enhanced clipboard history performance. Font improvements have been made for the Leelawadee UI font family. Build 29585.1000 features a streamlined voice typing experience with the touch keyboard, reducing distractions.
How To Install The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess PC Port On Steam Deck
AppWizard
May 10, 2026

How To Install The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess PC Port On Steam Deck

The PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was released recently, featuring gameplay enhancements. A guide for setting it up on the Steam Deck is available, along with a detailed article on performance metrics and battery life. Users need a legally obtained copy of the game to use the port. The installation process includes downloading the AppImage, creating a dedicated folder, starting the AppImage with the game copy, and adding it to Steam for easy access. Recommended adjustments for optimal gameplay include toggling fullscreen and rebinding controls for smoother interactions.
Stellar Blade is the latest Denuvo game that has been cracked
AppWizard
May 9, 2026

Stellar Blade is the latest Denuvo game that has been cracked

Stellar Blade was cracked by the cracker known as ‘voices38,’ bypassing its Denuvo anti-tamper technology nearly a year after its release by Sony on PC in June 2025. Unlike typical practices, Sony has not removed the game from circulation. The voices38 crack bypasses Denuvo protections without altering the operating system, unlike the HYPERVISOR Bypass, which requires disabling certain Windows security features. Previous Denuvo cracks have allowed the technology to operate in the background. Legitimate owners of Stellar Blade face penalties while pirates access the game freely, raising questions about Denuvo's effectiveness. Other publishers, including Capcom, Square Enix, KRAFTON, NEOWIZ, Gearbox, Bethesda, Bandai Namco, and Warner Bros, have removed Denuvo from several of their titles.
Friday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Seoul Exorcist, WindWings, Farm Invasion, more
BetaBeacon
May 9, 2026

Friday’s best Android app deals and freebies: Seoul Exorcist, WindWings, Farm Invasion, more

The Android app price drops include TripleFantasy Premium, Seoul Exorcist 1111, Ghost In The Mirror, WindWings: Galaxy attack Pro, Farm Invasion USA – Premium, Aeon’s End, Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter, Devils & Demons Premium, Greendiant – Icon Pack, Mikan Orange – Icon Pack, Ichigo Red – Icon Pack, Weather Live, Sky Wings VIP : Pixel Fighters, Sproggiwood, and Ninja Hero Cats Premium.
Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: SpongeBob, Agent A, Backflip Madness 2, more
BetaBeacon
May 7, 2026

Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: SpongeBob, Agent A, Backflip Madness 2, more

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More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].25 (Reg. [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB, Backflip Madness 2, Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, and more. We also have Galaxy Tab S11 hitting its best Amazon price ever at $271 off as well as open-box units $355 off alongside this particularly notable deal on Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor at $375 off with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display thrown in ($1,175 in value). All of the apps await below.  Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Merge City Premium -Home decor FREE (Reg. $5) SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB $2 (Reg. $10) Evertale FREE (Reg. $1) 1941 Frozen Front Premium $1 (Reg. $4) Chloe Puzzle Game Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Backflip Madness 2 $1 (Reg. $2) Undead Slayer: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Agent A: A puzzle in disguise $2 (Reg. $6) Backflip Madness $1 (Reg. $2) Galaxy Tab S11 just hit its best Amazon price ever at $271 off, open-box units $355 off More Android app price drops still live: Vault of the Void $5 (Reg. $7) Galaxy Vanguard I FREE (Reg. $2.50) Warak Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Leaf – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Octacrop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Ocean – Blue Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Warriors’ Market Mayhem VIP : FREE (Reg. $1) Cooking Quest VIP : Food Wagon FREE (Reg. $1) Hybrid Warrior VIP FREE (Reg. $1) Shortcuts widget – Apps Folder FREE (Reg. $1) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Dropicon Cut – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) EmeraLine – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Pixel Ring Drop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) GuavaLine Pink – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Down in Bermuda $1.50 (Reg. $6) Metal Soldiers 4 Pro $0.25 (Reg. $1) NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM $6 (Reg. $13) Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM $1 (Reg. $2) The Last Game $1 (Reg. $3.50) Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor is $375 off right now and comes with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display ($1,175 in value) Star Wars™: KOTOR $4 (Reg. $10) STAR WARS™: KOTOR II $6 (Reg. $15) Backrooms FREE (Reg. $0.50) Aeon’s End $3 (Reg. $15) YoWindow Weather $6 (Reg. $10) WINCH IT OUT $1 (Reg. $3) Dungeon Shooter : Dark Temple FREE (Reg. $3) Planet Gravity – Newton’s law FREE (Reg. $10) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle FREE (Reg. $2) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 $1.50 (Reg. $7) WindWings: Galaxy attack Pro $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium FREE (Reg. $1) 1945 Sky Shooter: Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter FREE (Reg. $0.50) Shadow Hunter: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50) Merge City Premium -Home decor - FREE (Reg. ) SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB - (Reg. ) Evertale - FREE (Reg. ) 1941 Frozen Front Premium - (Reg. ) Chloe Puzzle Game Pro - FREE (Reg. [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB, Backflip Madness 2, Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, and more. We also have Galaxy Tab S11 hitting its best Amazon price ever at $271 off as well as open-box units $355 off alongside this particularly notable deal on Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor at $375 off with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display thrown in ($1,175 in value). All of the apps await below.  Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Merge City Premium -Home decor FREE (Reg. $5) SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB $2 (Reg. $10) Evertale FREE (Reg. $1) 1941 Frozen Front Premium $1 (Reg. $4) Chloe Puzzle Game Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Backflip Madness 2 $1 (Reg. $2) Undead Slayer: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Agent A: A puzzle in disguise $2 (Reg. $6) Backflip Madness $1 (Reg. $2) Galaxy Tab S11 just hit its best Amazon price ever at $271 off, open-box units $355 off More Android app price drops still live: Vault of the Void $5 (Reg. $7) Galaxy Vanguard I FREE (Reg. $2.50) Warak Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Leaf – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Octacrop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Ocean – Blue Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Warriors’ Market Mayhem VIP : FREE (Reg. $1) Cooking Quest VIP : Food Wagon FREE (Reg. $1) Hybrid Warrior VIP FREE (Reg. $1) Shortcuts widget – Apps Folder FREE (Reg. $1) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Dropicon Cut – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) EmeraLine – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Pixel Ring Drop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) GuavaLine Pink – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Down in Bermuda $1.50 (Reg. $6) Metal Soldiers 4 Pro $0.25 (Reg. $1) NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM $6 (Reg. $13) Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM $1 (Reg. $2) The Last Game $1 (Reg. $3.50) Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor is $375 off right now and comes with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display ($1,175 in value) Star Wars™: KOTOR $4 (Reg. $10) STAR WARS™: KOTOR II $6 (Reg. $15) Backrooms FREE (Reg. $0.50) Aeon’s End $3 (Reg. $15) YoWindow Weather $6 (Reg. $10) WINCH IT OUT $1 (Reg. $3) Dungeon Shooter : Dark Temple FREE (Reg. $3) Planet Gravity – Newton’s law FREE (Reg. $10) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle FREE (Reg. $2) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 $1.50 (Reg. $7) WindWings: Galaxy attack Pro $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium FREE (Reg. $1) 1945 Sky Shooter: Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter FREE (Reg. $0.50) Shadow Hunter: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50) Backflip Madness 2 - (Reg. ) Undead Slayer: Offline Premium - FREE (Reg. ) Agent A: A puzzle in disguise - (Reg. ) Backflip Madness - (Reg. ) More Android app price drops still live: Vault of the Void - (Reg. ) Galaxy Vanguard I - FREE (Reg. .50) Warak Green – Icon Pack - FREE (Reg. ) Leaf – Icon Pack - FREE (Reg. ) Octacrop – Icon Pack - FREE (Reg. .50) Ocean – Blue Icon Pack - FREE (Reg. .50) Warriors’ Market Mayhem VIP - FREE (Reg. ) Cooking Quest VIP : Food Wagon - FREE (Reg. ) Hybrid Warrior VIP - FREE (Reg. ) Shortcuts widget – Apps Folder - FREE (Reg. ) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg - FREE (Reg. ) Dropicon Cut – Icon Pack - FREE (Reg. .50) EmeraLine – Icon Pack - FREE (Reg. ) Pixel Ring Drop – Icon Pack - FREE (Reg. .50) GuavaLine Pink – Icon Pack - FREE (Reg. ) Down in Bermuda - .50 (Reg. ) Metal Soldiers 4 Pro - [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB, Backflip Madness 2, Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, and more. We also have Galaxy Tab S11 hitting its best Amazon price ever at $271 off as well as open-box units $355 off alongside this particularly notable deal on Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor at $375 off with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display thrown in ($1,175 in value). All of the apps await below.  Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Merge City Premium -Home decor FREE (Reg. $5) SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB $2 (Reg. $10) Evertale FREE (Reg. $1) 1941 Frozen Front Premium $1 (Reg. $4) Chloe Puzzle Game Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Backflip Madness 2 $1 (Reg. $2) Undead Slayer: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Agent A: A puzzle in disguise $2 (Reg. $6) Backflip Madness $1 (Reg. $2) Galaxy Tab S11 just hit its best Amazon price ever at $271 off, open-box units $355 off More Android app price drops still live: Vault of the Void $5 (Reg. $7) Galaxy Vanguard I FREE (Reg. $2.50) Warak Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Leaf – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Octacrop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Ocean – Blue Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Warriors’ Market Mayhem VIP : FREE (Reg. $1) Cooking Quest VIP : Food Wagon FREE (Reg. $1) Hybrid Warrior VIP FREE (Reg. $1) Shortcuts widget – Apps Folder FREE (Reg. $1) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Dropicon Cut – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) EmeraLine – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Pixel Ring Drop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) GuavaLine Pink – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Down in Bermuda $1.50 (Reg. $6) Metal Soldiers 4 Pro $0.25 (Reg. $1) NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM $6 (Reg. $13) Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM $1 (Reg. $2) The Last Game $1 (Reg. $3.50) Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor is $375 off right now and comes with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display ($1,175 in value) Star Wars™: KOTOR $4 (Reg. $10) STAR WARS™: KOTOR II $6 (Reg. $15) Backrooms FREE (Reg. $0.50) Aeon’s End $3 (Reg. $15) YoWindow Weather $6 (Reg. $10) WINCH IT OUT $1 (Reg. $3) Dungeon Shooter : Dark Temple FREE (Reg. $3) Planet Gravity – Newton’s law FREE (Reg. $10) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle FREE (Reg. $2) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 $1.50 (Reg. $7) WindWings: Galaxy attack Pro $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium FREE (Reg. $1) 1945 Sky Shooter: Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter FREE (Reg. $0.50) Shadow Hunter: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].25 (Reg. ) NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM - (Reg. ) Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM - (Reg. ) The Last Game - (Reg. .50) YoWindow Weather - (Reg. ) WINCH IT OUT - (Reg. ) Dungeon Shooter : Dark Temple - FREE (Reg. ) Planet Gravity – Newton’s law - FREE (Reg. ) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle - FREE (Reg. ) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 - .50 (Reg. ) WindWings: Galaxy attack Pro - [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB, Backflip Madness 2, Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, and more. We also have Galaxy Tab S11 hitting its best Amazon price ever at $271 off as well as open-box units $355 off alongside this particularly notable deal on Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor at $375 off with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display thrown in ($1,175 in value). All of the apps await below.  Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Merge City Premium -Home decor FREE (Reg. $5) SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB $2 (Reg. $10) Evertale FREE (Reg. $1) 1941 Frozen Front Premium $1 (Reg. $4) Chloe Puzzle Game Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Backflip Madness 2 $1 (Reg. $2) Undead Slayer: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Agent A: A puzzle in disguise $2 (Reg. $6) Backflip Madness $1 (Reg. $2) Galaxy Tab S11 just hit its best Amazon price ever at $271 off, open-box units $355 off More Android app price drops still live: Vault of the Void $5 (Reg. $7) Galaxy Vanguard I FREE (Reg. $2.50) Warak Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Leaf – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Octacrop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Ocean – Blue Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Warriors’ Market Mayhem VIP : FREE (Reg. $1) Cooking Quest VIP : Food Wagon FREE (Reg. $1) Hybrid Warrior VIP FREE (Reg. $1) Shortcuts widget – Apps Folder FREE (Reg. $1) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Dropicon Cut – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) EmeraLine – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Pixel Ring Drop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) GuavaLine Pink – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Down in Bermuda $1.50 (Reg. $6) Metal Soldiers 4 Pro $0.25 (Reg. $1) NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM $6 (Reg. $13) Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM $1 (Reg. $2) The Last Game $1 (Reg. $3.50) Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor is $375 off right now and comes with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display ($1,175 in value) Star Wars™: KOTOR $4 (Reg. $10) STAR WARS™: KOTOR II $6 (Reg. $15) Backrooms FREE (Reg. $0.50) Aeon’s End $3 (Reg. $15) YoWindow Weather $6 (Reg. $10) WINCH IT OUT $1 (Reg. $3) Dungeon Shooter : Dark Temple FREE (Reg. $3) Planet Gravity – Newton’s law FREE (Reg. $10) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle FREE (Reg. $2) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 $1.50 (Reg. $7) WindWings: Galaxy attack Pro $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium FREE (Reg. $1) 1945 Sky Shooter: Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter FREE (Reg. $0.50) Shadow Hunter: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].25 (Reg. [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. 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All of the apps await below.  Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Merge City Premium -Home decor FREE (Reg. $5) SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB $2 (Reg. $10) Evertale FREE (Reg. $1) 1941 Frozen Front Premium $1 (Reg. $4) Chloe Puzzle Game Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Backflip Madness 2 $1 (Reg. $2) Undead Slayer: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Agent A: A puzzle in disguise $2 (Reg. $6) Backflip Madness $1 (Reg. $2) Galaxy Tab S11 just hit its best Amazon price ever at $271 off, open-box units $355 off More Android app price drops still live: Vault of the Void $5 (Reg. $7) Galaxy Vanguard I FREE (Reg. $2.50) Warak Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Leaf – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Octacrop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Ocean – Blue Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Warriors’ Market Mayhem VIP : FREE (Reg. $1) Cooking Quest VIP : Food Wagon FREE (Reg. $1) Hybrid Warrior VIP FREE (Reg. $1) Shortcuts widget – Apps Folder FREE (Reg. $1) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Dropicon Cut – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) EmeraLine – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Pixel Ring Drop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) GuavaLine Pink – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Down in Bermuda $1.50 (Reg. $6) Metal Soldiers 4 Pro $0.25 (Reg. $1) NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM $6 (Reg. $13) Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM $1 (Reg. $2) The Last Game $1 (Reg. $3.50) Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor is $375 off right now and comes with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display ($1,175 in value) Star Wars™: KOTOR $4 (Reg. $10) STAR WARS™: KOTOR II $6 (Reg. $15) Backrooms FREE (Reg. $0.50) Aeon’s End $3 (Reg. $15) YoWindow Weather $6 (Reg. $10) WINCH IT OUT $1 (Reg. $3) Dungeon Shooter : Dark Temple FREE (Reg. $3) Planet Gravity – Newton’s law FREE (Reg. $10) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle FREE (Reg. $2) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 $1.50 (Reg. $7) WindWings: Galaxy attack Pro $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium FREE (Reg. $1) 1945 Sky Shooter: Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter FREE (Reg. $0.50) Shadow Hunter: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. 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More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter - FREE (Reg. [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. 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All of the apps await below.  Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Merge City Premium -Home decor FREE (Reg. $5) SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB $2 (Reg. $10) Evertale FREE (Reg. $1) 1941 Frozen Front Premium $1 (Reg. $4) Chloe Puzzle Game Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Backflip Madness 2 $1 (Reg. $2) Undead Slayer: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Agent A: A puzzle in disguise $2 (Reg. $6) Backflip Madness $1 (Reg. $2) Galaxy Tab S11 just hit its best Amazon price ever at $271 off, open-box units $355 off More Android app price drops still live: Vault of the Void $5 (Reg. $7) Galaxy Vanguard I FREE (Reg. $2.50) Warak Green – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Leaf – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Octacrop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Ocean – Blue Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Warriors’ Market Mayhem VIP : FREE (Reg. $1) Cooking Quest VIP : Food Wagon FREE (Reg. $1) Hybrid Warrior VIP FREE (Reg. $1) Shortcuts widget – Apps Folder FREE (Reg. $1) Grow Heroes VIP : Idle Rpg FREE (Reg. $2) Dropicon Cut – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) EmeraLine – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Pixel Ring Drop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) GuavaLine Pink – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Down in Bermuda $1.50 (Reg. $6) Metal Soldiers 4 Pro $0.25 (Reg. $1) NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM $6 (Reg. $13) Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM $1 (Reg. $2) The Last Game $1 (Reg. $3.50) Samsung’s 165Hz M9 OLED Smart Monitor is $375 off right now and comes with a FREE Odyssey 4K G70D display ($1,175 in value) Star Wars™: KOTOR $4 (Reg. $10) STAR WARS™: KOTOR II $6 (Reg. $15) Backrooms FREE (Reg. $0.50) Aeon’s End $3 (Reg. $15) YoWindow Weather $6 (Reg. $10) WINCH IT OUT $1 (Reg. $3) Dungeon Shooter : Dark Temple FREE (Reg. $3) Planet Gravity – Newton’s law FREE (Reg. $10) [VIP] Missile Dude RPG : idle FREE (Reg. $2) Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2 $1.50 (Reg. $7) WindWings: Galaxy attack Pro $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium FREE (Reg. $1) 1945 Sky Shooter: Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter FREE (Reg. $0.50) Shadow Hunter: Offline Premium FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. 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Microsoft confirms Windows 11's File Explorer is sluggish, and preloading isn't the only fix coming
Winsage
May 6, 2026

Microsoft confirms Windows 11’s File Explorer is sluggish, and preloading isn’t the only fix coming

Microsoft has increased its public relations efforts to highlight enhancements in Windows 11, announcing performance and reliability fixes following an update from Marcus Ash, the Windows Insider lead. Tali Roth, Microsoft’s Head of Product for Windows Shell, addressed user dissatisfaction with the preloading of File Explorer, which is seen as a resource-intensive solution that does not resolve underlying performance issues. Critics argue that while preloading improves initial launch times, it consumes an additional ~35MB of RAM and does not eliminate delays in folder navigation and other functions. In response to the criticism, Roth explained that Microsoft employs a multi-faceted strategy for improving File Explorer, which includes targeted optimizations to the launch sequence, removing unnecessary processes, and addressing deeper foundational issues. These improvements are being rolled out incrementally, with recent Insider builds showcasing enhancements like reduced visual glitches and a modernized Properties dialog.
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