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Windows Insider reboot starts with the first Experimental build

… Beta Including Beta Channel : Build 26220.8283 Experimental Including Dev Channel : Build 26300.8289 Experimental 26H1 – Including Canary 28000 series: Build 28020.1873 Experimental Future Platforms – Including Canary 29500 series: Build 29576.1000 View the full changelog ↴ Windows 11 Insider Exper… …

Apr 24, 2026 · Sean Endicott

Linux and Windows 95 running side by side? This dev made it happen.

… Open source developer "Hailey" did not invent a time machine, but they did create Windows 9x Subsystem for Linux WSL9X that allows you to run Windows and Linux apps side-by-side on Windows 95 and other classic versions of Windows. …

Apr 24, 2026 · Sean Endicott

Windows 11’s early April Insider updates bring 7 meaningful changes you’ll actually notice

… These new messages are available on the Windows Security app Device security Secure Boot , after installing the latest preview build in the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels. …

Apr 13, 2026 · Mauro Huculak

Subnautica 2 dev Unknown Worlds says Krafton is "still very much helping us" with the Xbox Game Pass title

… TOPICS Brendan Lowry Contributor, Gaming LATEST ARTICLES 1 I dug into Microsoft’s push for faster Windows 11 apps 2 Bill Gates expected Microsoft to lose $1B on OpenAI 3 Why Windows 11 update sizes are growing and what’s actually causing it 4 You can make Windows 11 look like Windows 12, if you're …

May 6, 2026 · Brendan Lowry

Halo Infinite devs were allegedly saddled with "double the responsibilities and duties" after Microsoft layoffs

… 4 “Dragging windows is finally easier”: I break down the Windows 11 tweak that quietly improves daily use 5 "A welcome change:" Xbox’s new update is making achievements feel meaningful again — thanks to Gamerscore badges

Apr 29, 2026 · Brendan Lowry

"We've heard your feedback": Microsoft responds to Windows developers after account suspension caused chaos

… However, developer accounts must first meet all outstanding compliance checks before regaining full access. How do you feel about Microsoft speeding up the reinstatement of suspended Windows dev accounts? …

Apr 16, 2026 · Kevin Okemwa

Vampire Survivors dev Poncle is working on 15 new projects and expanding with 2 new studios

… Created by solo developer Luca Galante, it quickly became a gargantuan hit soon after launch, saw immense success on Game Pass, and is now available across Xbox Series X |S, Xbox One, Xbox Ally , Windows PC and Mac, PS5 , PS4, Nintendo Switch , Meta Quest, iOS, and Android. …

Apr 22, 2026 · Brendan Lowry

Dev of canceled Xbox game is making a new "unannounced AAA project" that could be a revival of this beloved series

… Brendan Lowry Contributor, Gaming LATEST ARTICLES 1 The movable Taskbar is finally back on Windows 11 — here's how to test it 2 Microsoft patches Edge password behavior while insisting it wasn't a security flaw 3 Windows 11 gets BitLocker fix while Windows 10 is left waiting 4 Forza Horizon 6 is al…

Apr 24, 2026 · Brendan Lowry

Microsoft is reshaping the Windows 11 Insider Program, and I broke down the 4 things you really need to know

… Open Settings Windows Update Windows Insider Program and turn on the "Unenroll Device" toggle switch. …

May 10, 2026 · Mauro Huculak

Valve devs "hate" how fast the Steam Controller went out of stock, say they're working on a restock ASAP

… Hopefully Valve is able to get fresh waves of controllers on the market soon; if the company shares any further updates on the matter, we'll be covering it right here at Windows Central. …

May 5, 2026 · Brendan Lowry

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