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Reçu — 11 mars 2026 ⏭ Microsoft

Microsoft just delayed one highly anticipated Windows 11 feature — but this hidden one slipped through the cracks

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
9 mars 2026 à 14:31
Windows 11 may have delayed the new agenda view, but a hidden Taskbar feature has surfaced that finally lets users reclaim their screen real estate.

Windows 11 Action Center calendar

The quick settings menu in the Windows 11 taskbar will soon support hiding items.

Did one of our favorite mini PCs just hit the lowest price of the year? GEEKOM offers excellent pint-sized Windows 11 Pro desktops for under $400 in its Spring Sales

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
9 mars 2026 à 13:19
If you're tired of your PC taking up so much space — or smashing a hole through your wallet — this discounted Geekom mini PC is the Spring sale for you.

Geekom A5 mini PC (2025)

The Geekom A5 mini PC has an SD slot on the side for easy access.

Is the best Windows laptop for $1,100 the MacBook Air M5? The answer genuinely surprised me.

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
9 mars 2026 à 08:09
I looked at the MacBook Air M5 and Parallels Desktop to see if Apple's latest hardware is actually the best way to run Windows for $1,100 in 2026.

A composite image illustrating what Windows 11 would look like on a MacBook Air M5.

This composite shows what Windows 11 could look like on the MacBook Air M5 when using Parallels Desktop.

This week in Windows: Surface strategy wavers, OEMs push back, and Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo circles the market

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
8 mars 2026 à 08:45
Microsoft's rising Surface prices have created a vacuum in the $600 laptop market. Can Windows OEMs pivot before the MacBook Neo dominates the segment?

MacBook Neo taking a bite out of Windows laptops

Windows laptops need temporary, rotating sales to compete with the MacBook Neo.

Reçu — 19 février 2026 ⏭ Microsoft

Xbox Ally X pricing is up AGAIN — is your region affected?

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
19 février 2026 à 13:06
The ROG Xbox Ally X just received another regional price hike, now in Australia. The increase raises questions about rising handheld costs and hardware pricing.

Xbox Ally X handheld

The Xbox Ally X is already one of the more expensive gaming handheld, and its price is going up in some regions.

Microsoft caught plagiarizing graphics with AI slop — "Microsoft continvouclymorged my diagram there for sure"

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
19 février 2026 à 10:28
Microsoft is under fire for using AI to plagiarize a well-known technical diagram, resulting in a typo-ridden version labeled as AI slop.

Copying homework meme about Microsoft

Copying homework meme about Microsoft

I’ve spent 100+ hours with this Hall Effect controller that’s now just $30 — but the discount ends at midnight

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
18 février 2026 à 14:30
I've spent hundreds of hours with the GameSir Super Nova. At $29.99, this Hall Effect controller is a steal you shouldn't pass up before tonight's deal deadline.

GameSir Super Nova graphic

GameSir Super Nova graphic

Microsoft Edge just got two new AI features — and they’re actually useful

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
18 février 2026 à 11:44
Microsoft Edge finally adds AI PDF tools that save time, including instant summaries and a faster, more reliable Read Aloud experience.

Microsoft Edge Update page

Microsoft Edge has a bunch of new features, including a pair of AI summarization tools for PDFs.

Microsoft Azure data usage by ICE triples as reports question Microsoft's connection to mass surveillance — “We do not believe ICE is engaged in such activity”

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
18 février 2026 à 09:35
Leaked files show ICE tripled its data on Microsoft Azure to 1,400TB. As AI usage climbs, Microsoft faces fresh scrutiny over its "mass surveillance" pledge.

A Microsoft office in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Microsoft’s cloud business has come under renewed scrutiny following reports of a massive surge in data usage by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Upgrading your PC costs a fortune in 2026 — Steam’s new feature will let you see how your old rig handles games

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
17 février 2026 à 12:41
Steam’s upcoming features let reviewers share hardware specs and FPS data, addressing long-standing transparency issues.

Alienware AW2725QF Gaming Monitor on desk and displaying Steam library.

New Steam features will make it easier to know if a game will run well on your system.

I'm sick of being told to "just not use" Microsoft's AI — I'm already paying for it and so are you

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
17 février 2026 à 11:39
The "AI Tax" is hitting consumers through electricity price hikes and hardware delays. Even if you don't use AI, you're still paying the bill.

Copilot Mode on Microsoft Edge

Copilot and other AI tools drive up the cost of electricity for everyone, not just those that use the tools.

Reçu — 9 février 2026 ⏭ Microsoft

Windows Wrap: Microsoft’s new Copilot Reminders show us what not to do — abandon a once-great app

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
7 février 2026 à 18:49
Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It’s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

Scooby Doo unmasking meme featuring Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft To Do.

And they would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those meddling users who remember 2020.

Windows 11 moves toward multi-device Bluetooth streaming — but your PC probably isn't invited

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
6 février 2026 à 08:01
Windows 11's new Shared audio feature lets you stream to two devices at once, but strict hardware requirements mean many PCs are still left behind.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge and S24

The Galaxy Book4 Edge is one of the few devices capable of testing Windows 11's new shared audio feature.

This new promo video of the “Windows 11 phone” concept makes the NexPhone look shockingly real — triple‑booting Windows 11, Android, and Linux on actual hardware

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
5 février 2026 à 13:04
The NexPhone runs Windows 11, Android, and Linux. With a Q3 2026 launch and a $549 price tag, it's a bold attempt to revive the "PC in your pocket" dream.

Photo of the NexPhone running Windows 11 with a mockup background for contrast.

The NexPhone's Windows 11 interface features a tiled UI inspired by the original Windows Phone.

Microsoft Teams in January: The 3 best features for multitasking — and a sneak peek at what's coming next

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
5 février 2026 à 09:45
Microsoft Teams finally adds a native "pin on top" mode and a revamped Shared tab for links.

Microsoft Teams screen sharing on macOS

A new screen sharing option for Microsoft Teams on macOS is more secure and aligns visually with the operating system by using the native screen picker.

Reçu — 3 février 2026 ⏭ Microsoft

The best gaming chair just got this must-have upgrade — but Secretlab took its sweet time delivering it

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
3 février 2026 à 14:48
Secretlab's new $49 lockable casters bring a much-needed flexibility fix to the TITAN Evo, though XL model owners are still being left behind.

The Secretlab TITAN Evo NanoGen Edition seen at an angle, showing the backrest and seat.

The Legion Tower 7i with an RTX 5070 Ti is finally a fair price — but only if you use this coupon code

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
3 février 2026 à 09:23
Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i packs an RTX 5070 Ti and premium design, but only a steep coupon makes its pricing competitive.

Image of the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10) gaming desktop.

Windows 11 has seemingly burst through the wall — market share skyrockets as OS passes 1 billion users

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
2 février 2026 à 11:21
Windows 11 adoption hit 62.41% this month, but after a year of flatlining growth, it's unclear if this spike represents a real trend or a statistical outlier.

Anchorman meme of Windows 11 market share

Meta Quest 3 adds a "Surface Keyboard" — but it’s not a Microsoft Surface keyboard

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
2 février 2026 à 08:09
Meta's Horizon OS v85 update adds a "Surface Keyboard" to Quest 3, allowing users to type on any flat desk.

Mock up of Surface Keyboard feature on Meta Quest 3

Reçu — 1 février 2026 ⏭ Microsoft

Weekly Windows Wrap: Microsoft finally reads the room — right as it loses $440 billion

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
31 janvier 2026 à 17:03
Change is often gradual, and good choices need to be rewarded. As Microsoft begins to walk back its AI overload, we look at why these small steps matter.

Friends Pivot meme with Ross as Microsoft

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