A change in WSL 2 removes a bottleneck on the virtiofs path, improving file I/O performance for workflows crossing the Windows/Linux boundary. This change landed in May 2026, building on WSL 2's existing use of a full Linux kernel in a Hyper-V VM.
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- 0.WSL 2 is getting faster Windows file system access (boxofcables.dev)
- 0.Coreutils for Windows (github.com)
Microsoft has released Coreutils for Windows, a collection of basic Unix tools, including ls, cp, and rm, for Windows users. The project is available on GitHub and can be installed using an installer.
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The Verge AI: Microsoft Build 2026: All the news about Windows, AI, RTX Spark, and more # Microsoft Build 2026: All the news about Windows, AI, RTX Spark, and more Microsoft's annual developer conference kicked off on June 2nd in San Francisco, with a keynote presentation streaming live at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT.
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Nvidia's RTX Spark 'superchip' shows promise for Windows laptops, but its high cost may be a major drawback at this time.
- 0.A powerful new chapter for Windows PCs, accelerated by Nvidia RTX Spark (blogs.windows.com)
Nvidia has released RTX Spark, a new technology that accelerates Windows PCs, marking a significant upgrade for Windows users.
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Microsoft is at odds with a disgruntled bug hunter, Nightmare Eclipse, who has released six Windows zero-days and promises a 'bone shattering' drop on July 14. Microsoft has responded with a blog post on coordinated vulnerability disclosure.
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Minicor is a platform for automating Windows desktop tasks at scale, announced as a Y Combinator P26 startup. It aims to simplify complex workflows and increase productivity.