Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band updates KB5091157 and KB5091575 to fix LSASS crashes and domain controller reboot loops caused by the April 2026 KB5082063 update.

A very powerful processor, long battery runtime, 14-inch OLED and a weight under 1 kg - the refreshed Asus Zenbook A14 is the perfect device for your hand luggage thanks to the low weight and there are not many compromises you have to live with.

Microsoft confirmed that its April 2026 security updates, including KB5082063 and KB5083769, are triggering BitLocker recovery prompts on some Windows Server 2025, Windows 11, and Windows 10 devices.

The late-April 2026 PC free game giveaway has been announced on the Epic Games Store. An award winning Metroidvania game released in 2023, Doomblade will be given away for PC gamers on April 23.

The Zenbook A16 is a very lightweight 16-inch everyday laptop, which is extremely powerful thanks to the new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor. The OLED screen looks great, only the battery runtime could be better.

Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 167 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited SharePoint zero-day. Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 bring new builds and RDP security.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite processors are here and they offer very good performance figures, even at low power limits. Neither Intel's new Panther Lake generation, nor AMD's Zen 5 generation can keep up.

Framework CEO Nirav Patel warns that the AI boom and a “winner-takes-all” scramble for chips and storage could drive up component costs and push consumers toward cloud-leased, closed devices, effectively ending personal computing as traditionally understood. While acknowledging progress in repairability across the industry, he positions Framework’s upcoming Next Gen Event as part of a renewed pledge to defend user ownership through upgradable, repairable hardware and local control over data and computation.

CheckMag 2025 may go down as a year of rather poor decisions for PC manufacturer Dell. In 2026, Dell course corrects, with new models and new designs - not just with Dell XPS, but also with their Dell Pro laptops for the enterprise.

Microsoft is removing the Copilot buttons in some Windows apps. This comes after the company was forced to clarify its position on Copilot as an entertainment only app.

YouTube’s US pricing pages now list Premium at $15.99 per month, with Family at $26.99, Annual at $159.99, Student at $8.99, and Premium Lite also moving higher.

Apple is killing it in the laptop market, as the MacBook Air 13 M5, MacBook Neo, and MacBook Air 15 M5 currently dominate Amazon's best-selling list. The MacBook Neo's success is not surprising, as it is an excellent $599 laptop and is practically unmatched in the Windows space.

CheckMag When HP invited us to their event in New York, we naturally took a look at complete their 2026 business lineup. The expensive HP EliteBook X is the standout, but every model in this lineup is interesting.

A driving force behind the first Xbox system sees many parallels with Project Helix. In a recent podcast, Ed Fries revealed why Microsoft decided against a Windows PC concept. The new Xbox console may benefit from larger memory capacities and more games with controller support.

Opera has pushed version 130 to the stable desktop channel with a Chromium 146.0.7680.178 base, multiple crash fixes, interface cleanups, and Threads and Twitch sidebar access for Early Bird users.

Honor has announced it will be launching 2026 models of its MagicBook X14 Plus and MagicBook X16 Plus laptops. The two laptops will launch alongside new models under Honor's WIN and MagicBook Pro series on the same day.

Intel or AMD: The age old question of the PC market. In case of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6, both are available. Which one is best for you depends on your priorities.

The Razer Blade 16 2026 starts at $3,500. However, even at this price, the Razer Blade 16 2026 seemingly features a disappointing webcam that fails in comparison against the MacBook Pro 16.

Microsoft says unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro PCs will receive 25H2 automatically through Windows Update, though its release health page still shows a conflicting status date.

Samsung's new Galaxy Book6 Pro is a good 16-inch multimedia laptop with Intel's Panther Lake mobile processors, but the manufacturer charges $2100 for the SKU with the slow iGPU, which is way too expensive.

With RAM prices having risen sharply in recent months, YouTuber PortalRunner set out to try an unusual hardware experiment: He wanted to find out whether a PC could somehow run with RAM replaced – or even with no RAM at all. The result is certainly interesting, but still far from anything practical for everyday use.

Microsoft’s March 31 out-of-band release for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 folds the pulled KB5079391 preview back into a new cumulative update that fixes error 0x80073712.

Microsoft is reportedly building a more native Windows apps effort, and the company’s own Windows 11 roadmap already confirms a broader push to move more core experiences to WinUI 3.

Honor is gearing up for the release of its new MagicBook Pro laptops in China. Available in 14'' and 16'' models, Honor has released details of their display specs ahead of their arrival this April.

Thanks to the outstanding Snapdragon X2 Elite implementation, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 model is shaping up to be the new battery life ultrabook champ of 2026. Performance is up there with the latest Intel and AMD competition, but the $900 starting price is iffy considering the market conditions.

A recent benchmark by the YouTube channel NJ Tech compares gaming performance between Windows 11 and CachyOS. Early results suggest Linux is closing the gap, and in some cases, even pulling ahead in modern AAA titles.

Samsung has moved its browser beyond last year’s PC beta, adding Windows support, cross-device continuity, and new Perplexity-powered assistant features.

Microsoft has temporarily limited availability of the optional Windows 11 KB5079391 preview update for 24H2 and 25H2 after some systems began failing with error 0x80073712.

Epic Games Store has confirmed its game giveaway plans for early April 2026. Reverting to one title, the storefront has decided to offer a slice-em-up brawler with online multiplayer and cross-platform support.

One can currently add five games to their Epic Games library for free. Available to claim for a short time in some cases, the new freebies span Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. Havendock, Hyper Echelon, Lucky Goal, Symmetry and The Wreck giveaways end at different times.

Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5079391 resolves the WUSA shared-folder install bug that could trigger ERROR_BAD_PATHNAME on enterprise-managed systems.

Google has begun an early stable rollout of Chrome 147.0.7727.24/.25 for Windows and Mac, but the company has not yet published a detailed desktop feature or security breakdown in the release notes.

Ayaneo is the latest handheld brand to be affected by the rising costs of components. The manufacturer has announced it is suspending sales of its Indiegogo-backed Next 2 Windows handheld, which is supposed to begin shipping in a few months.

After focusing on too much OS-level AI integration and the small reality check delivered by Apple's MacBook Neo with its 8 GB of RAM, Microsoft now promises to scale back on the AI features and actually bring much needed improvements for Windows 11, including lower RAM footprint, WebUI3 user interface, a more responsive File Explorer and drivers for the latest hardware tech.

HP has released a slew of new products including upgrades to the ZBook 8 lineup. The ZBook 8 G2a will be offered in 14-inch and 16-inch options with Intel and AMD CPUs, and CoPilot+ support.

The Asus Vivobook S14 Windows laptop with the Ryzen AI 9 365 Strix Point APU, 24 GB of RAM, and a 120 Hz OLED display is on sale at Staples at a big discount.

Microsoft’s new out-of-band Windows 11 update KB5085516 fixes the Microsoft account sign-in bug introduced after KB5079473 on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 PCs.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Dev build 26300.8085 with Pointer Indicator, Magnifier changes, Wi-Fi fixes, and a redesigned Feedback Hub for Insiders.

Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue in Windows 11 update KB5079473 that can block Microsoft account sign-ins in apps, including Teams Free, OneDrive, Edge, Word, and Excel.