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Microsoft Weekly; The basics of Windows 11 right should be a priority; Titan Slim looks like a huge disappointment

April 17, 2022

Sunday, April 17 I hope you're having a lovely weekend and I hope you will check out some of the content below —Steve

There is a clear lack of centralized oversight from Microsoft's Windows 11 development team in terms of design standardization and prioritization. And that is something that needs to be fixed ASAP.

The Google Pixel 6 has a bug that automatically declines some calls on your behalf. While the bug (read "feature") is a godsent for those with call anxiety, Google will likely want to fix it soon.

In our latest recap for the Microsoft-verse, we have lots of stuff to talk about including tons of Windows updates, recent cybersecurity incidents, and some useful features being added to Edge.

Microsoft is already hiring for its newly created AMPX team for all things Android. This may also mean the firm is bolstering its efforts to ensure better Android support on Windows 11 as well.

Rocket Lab will use a helicopter to catch the first stage of its Electron rocket in a mission later this week. It's an alternative method of reusing rocket parts which should reduce costs.

This weekend's PC game deals include a virtual reality bundle from Humble, a double freebie from the Epic Games Store that includes XCOM 2, free events for high-profile games, and more.

Twitter's board has officially launched its poison pill plan to fend off Elon Musk's $43 billion takeover. This means that shares may be offered at discounts to dilute the stake of hostile parties.

The Powershell Windows Toolbox that was hosted on GitHub was found to contain malicious files. This third-party Windows tool claimed to install Google Play Store, debloat Windows 11, and more.

Unihertz showed us a clone of the Key2, which arguably strikes the best compromise between the PKB and widescreen worlds. It pairs a 3:2 display with the same keyboard layout as the Pocket. Read more...

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