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Wintoys has received one of its most consequential updates yet, turning an already ambitious Windows tuning utility into a faster, more resilient, and more carefully designed control center for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new release is not merely a collection of extra toggles: it rebuilds...

Additional coverage of this story: UniGetUI 2026.2.4 Fixes Empty WinGet Sources After NativeAOT Update Neowin additionally notes NativeAOT’s reduced attack surface and recommends the Microsoft Store as the preferred installation route, while advising users to verify third-party package...

Devolutions has issued UniGetUI 2026.2.4, a hotfix that follows the performance-heavy 2026.2.3 release by a day and repairs regressions affecting WinGet, PowerShell module installs, and the application’s new NativeAOT builds. UniGetUI is the open-source graphical front end for several package...

Additional coverage of this story: UniGetUI 2026.2.3 Makes NativeAOT Default, Cuts GPU and Memory Use Neowin emphasizes that managed environments should test the NativeAOT build with internal automation, portable deployments, and endpoint controls before broad rollout...

Devolutions has released UniGetUI 2026.2.3, a performance-focused update for its Windows package-manager front end. The July 14 release makes NativeAOT the default build mode for all release packages, which the project says reduces runtime overhead and improves startup performance. UniGetUI...

Microsoft said on May 13, 2026, that .NET MAUI apps targeting Android, iOS, and Mac Catalyst will run on CoreCLR by default starting with .NET 11 Preview 4, replacing Mono as the default mobile runtime after more than two decades of Xamarin-era lineage. The change is not just a runtime swap; it...

Microsoft's .NET 10 has taken a major step toward general availability with the release of its first release candidate and a go‑live license, bringing production‑grade support to developers and signalling that upgrading to the upcoming Long‑Term Support (LTS) platform is now a realistic option...

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of software and applications, performance remains a pivotal point of consideration. Recently, PCWorld reported that Microsoft is gearing up to enhance the functionality of its Microsoft Store significantly, particularly in light of performance issues...

In a bold move that claims to redefine performance standards for app development on Windows, Microsoft has rolled out Windows App SDK version 1.6, emphasizing substantial performance improvements and reduced footprint specifically for "modern" Windows 11 applications. This announcement, reported...

Microsoft has officially rolled out the latest version of its Windows App SDK, now numbered 1.6. This update introduces a host of impressive features and improvements aimed at enhancing the developer experience and the performance of applications built on the Windows platform. What’s New in...

Introduction Alright, Windows aficionados, brace yourselves. Microsoft is betting big on a performance leap that could fundamentally change how we experience our favorite apps on Windows 11. In a striking revelation, Microsoft claims that applications built using the Windows App SDK could see up...