The WAN Show Microsoft Has Promised to Fix Windows - WAN Show May 1, 2026
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May 2, 2026 They unpack Microsoft’s K2 plan to speed up Windows, rewrite Start, and tame updates. A surprising Intel GPU cancellation and its market fallout get hot takes. New tools and merch drops, Linux gaming distro benchmarks, and an inventive 3D printing fork spark debate. Legal and privacy stories include geofence warrant concerns and Maryland’s anti‑price‑hike law.
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Windows Update Aims For Once‑A‑Month Restarts
- Windows Update is being reworked to require far fewer restarts, targeting a single monthly reboot for reliability.
- Taskbar movement and File Explorer speed are also on the roadmap, with many changes rolling through 2026–2027.
Losing Intel In GPUs Would Raise Prices And Hurt Innovation
- If Intel exits consumer gaming GPUs it will reduce competition and likely push GPU prices higher and slow innovation.
- Linus argues consumer GPU markets fund enterprise/professional advances and losing a player like Intel would be detrimental.
WAN Hosts Remember Playing Final Fantasy VI On ZSNES
- Luke recalled using ZSNES for SNES classics like Final Fantasy VI and Chrono Trigger and is excited about the new rewrite's high‑res and overclock features.
- The new emulator adds a GPU PPU core and per‑game Super Enhancement Engine while keeping the Falling Snow UI.