Latest Windows 11 update brings more reliable explorer.exe, AI agents, and new haptic engine

Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality ...
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Microsoft to add AI agent API to Windows 11 taskbar

Microsoft will introduce AI agent API support in Windows 11’s Taskbar and Search Box next month, allowing developers to build AI experiences that integrate natively with the OS. The feature is ...
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Windows 11 KB5083631 out with Xbox mode, faster performance (direct download links .msu)

Windows 11 KB5083631 is rolling out with Xbox mode for regular PCs, a more reliable File Explorer, faster startup apps, and ...
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Microsoft announces Video Encode API for DirectX 12, native in Windows 110 0

Microsoft has revealed a new Video Encode API for DirectX 12, allowing developers to take advantage of GPU acceleration to encode H264 and HEVC content. The feature is native in Windows 11 too.
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Video encoding could soon get a lot more efficient in Windows 11

Microsoft is bringing a new video encoding API to DirectX 12 in Windows 11. The new API aims to help app developers tap into the raw power of GPUs so that video editing tasks can be more efficient, ...