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"They’re trying to choke us, we should respond in kind." Russian President threatens to "throttle" Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech in the country
Putin says Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech should be throttled in Russia as tensions rise between the two countries.Microsoft Teams app and logo running on a laptop and smartphone.
27 mai 2025 à 16:14

"They’re trying to choke us, we should respond in kind." Russian President threatens to "throttle" Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech in the country

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27 mai 2025 à 16:14

Putin says Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech should be throttled in Russia as tensions rise between the two countries.

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AI in Windows 11: Bloat, brilliance, or something in between?
Some call it handy, others call it bloat. We’re asking the community: Is AI in Windows 11 useful or just taking up space?Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (2025) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.
27 mai 2025 à 12:20

AI in Windows 11: Bloat, brilliance, or something in between?

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27 mai 2025 à 12:20

Some call it handy, others call it bloat. We’re asking the community: Is AI in Windows 11 useful or just taking up space?

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (2025) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.

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Project Thundermage: A glimpse at what Thunderbolt 5 GPUs might soon deliver
A new Intel Arc GPU concept from Sparkle supports Thunderbolt 5, allowing it to power more high-resolution displays and handle higher data transfer speeds.Sparkle GPU with Thunderbolt 5 support
27 mai 2025 à 08:10

Project Thundermage: A glimpse at what Thunderbolt 5 GPUs might soon deliver

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27 mai 2025 à 08:10

A new Intel Arc GPU concept from Sparkle supports Thunderbolt 5, allowing it to power more high-resolution displays and handle higher data transfer speeds.

Sparkle GPU with Thunderbolt 5 support

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Windows 11's Snipping Tool could soon let you create and share GIFs
Windows 11’s Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording and export, giving users a fast way to create shareable content.Windows 11 Snipping Tool with emoji
23 mai 2025 à 08:49

Windows 11's Snipping Tool could soon let you create and share GIFs

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23 mai 2025 à 08:49

Windows 11’s Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording and export, giving users a fast way to create shareable content.

Windows 11 Snipping Tool with emoji

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Windows 11 will soon lose the Maps app forever, affecting dozens of users — RIP a Windows Phone relic
Microsoft will remove the Windows Maps app from the Microsoft Store in July 2025, marking the end of a legacy app dating back to Windows Phone.Windows Maps on Windows Phone
25 avril 2025 à 09:41

Windows 11 will soon lose the Maps app forever, affecting dozens of users — RIP a Windows Phone relic

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25 avril 2025 à 09:41

Microsoft will remove the Windows Maps app from the Microsoft Store in July 2025, marking the end of a legacy app dating back to Windows Phone.

Windows Maps on Windows Phone

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My favorite Windows File Explorer replacement just got better
A new update for the Files app refines its interface and features, making it a stronger and more customizable alternative to File Explorer.Files app on Windows 11
24 avril 2025 à 14:35

My favorite Windows File Explorer replacement just got better

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24 avril 2025 à 14:35

A new update for the Files app refines its interface and features, making it a stronger and more customizable alternative to File Explorer.

Files app on Windows 11

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Windows 3.1 is now available for the Game Boy Color... kind of
This Game Boy cartridge places a replica of Windows 3.1 in the palm of your hand.GBS WINDOWS for Game Boy
24 avril 2025 à 13:47

Windows 3.1 is now available for the Game Boy Color... kind of

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24 avril 2025 à 13:47

This Game Boy cartridge places a replica of Windows 3.1 in the palm of your hand.

GBS WINDOWS for Game Boy

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PC shipments spike as Windows 10's end and U.S. tariffs loom
Global PC shipments rose sharply in Q1 2025, driven by the end of Windows 10 support and uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and international trade.Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14-inch laptop
24 avril 2025 à 08:38

PC shipments spike as Windows 10's end and U.S. tariffs loom

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24 avril 2025 à 08:38

Global PC shipments rose sharply in Q1 2025, driven by the end of Windows 10 support and uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and international trade.

Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14-inch laptop

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Microsoft Copilot is here to save you from having to create PowerPoint slides
Microsoft Copilot can now create slides in PowerPoint based on your Word files or prompts.New animations options in PowerPoint for the web
23 avril 2025 à 10:14

Microsoft Copilot is here to save you from having to create PowerPoint slides

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23 avril 2025 à 10:14

Microsoft Copilot can now create slides in PowerPoint based on your Word files or prompts.

New animations options in PowerPoint for the web

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An iPad can't run macOS, but it can run... Windows 11?
Apple won’t bring macOS to iPads, but one developer managed to install a version of Windows 11 instead.A mockup of what Windows 11 could look like on an iPad.
22 avril 2025 à 08:06

An iPad can't run macOS, but it can run... Windows 11?

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22 avril 2025 à 08:06

Apple won’t bring macOS to iPads, but one developer managed to install a version of Windows 11 instead.

A mockup of what Windows 11 could look like on an iPad.

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Microsoft removes the paywall for Copilot Vision, but only for Edge users
Copilot Vision is now available for free in Microsoft Edge, letting AI see your screen and provide insights.Microsoft Edge Vertical Tabs
17 avril 2025 à 11:34

Microsoft removes the paywall for Copilot Vision, but only for Edge users

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17 avril 2025 à 11:34

Copilot Vision is now available for free in Microsoft Edge, letting AI see your screen and provide insights.

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This mirror wraps your reflection inside Microsoft Paint — but you only have two days to order your own
Love Microsoft Paint? This $395 mirror looks just like the Windows 95 app and is only available for a few more days.MS Paint Mirror
17 avril 2025 à 08:11

This mirror wraps your reflection inside Microsoft Paint — but you only have two days to order your own

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17 avril 2025 à 08:11

Love Microsoft Paint? This $395 mirror looks just like the Windows 95 app and is only available for a few more days.

MS Paint Mirror

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Windows Vista in 2025? This mod transforms Windows 11 into a nostalgic throwback.
A new theme for Windhawk lets you customize Windows 11 to look more like Windows Vista.Windows Vista mod for Windows 11 using Windhawk
27 février 2025 à 12:34

Windows Vista in 2025? This mod transforms Windows 11 into a nostalgic throwback.

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27 février 2025 à 12:34

A new theme for Windhawk lets you customize Windows 11 to look more like Windows Vista.

Windows Vista mod for Windows 11 using Windhawk

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Windows 11 pirates have a new and unlikely ally — Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot will share a guide on how to activate Windows 11 without a license, and you don't need to trick the tool to make it respond.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in front of the Microsoft Copilot AI logo.
27 février 2025 à 08:07

Windows 11 pirates have a new and unlikely ally — Microsoft Copilot

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27 février 2025 à 08:07

Microsoft Copilot will share a guide on how to activate Windows 11 without a license, and you don't need to trick the tool to make it respond.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in front of the Microsoft Copilot AI logo.

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Panos Panay's Amazon AI move: A bold bet or another Surface Duo?
Former Surface head Panos Panay was on stage for Amazon today to announce Alex+.Panos Panay discussing Amazon's Alexa Plus
26 février 2025 à 13:31

Panos Panay's Amazon AI move: A bold bet or another Surface Duo?

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26 février 2025 à 13:31

Former Surface head Panos Panay was on stage for Amazon today to announce Alex+.

Panos Panay discussing Amazon's Alexa Plus

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Microsoft just missed a massive opportunity to differentiate Edge from Chrome
Microsoft Edge will no longer support uBlock Origin. That ad blocker will stop working on Chromium browsers in the near future.Microsoft Edge on Start menu
26 février 2025 à 07:44

Microsoft just missed a massive opportunity to differentiate Edge from Chrome

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26 février 2025 à 07:44

Microsoft Edge will no longer support uBlock Origin. That ad blocker will stop working on Chromium browsers in the near future.

Microsoft Edge on Start menu

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Google is killing uBlock Origin. Here are your options.
The popular ad blocker uBlock Origin has stopped working for many people. Chrome, Edge, and several popular browsers will soon stop being compatible with the extension.uBlock Origin on Microsoft Edge
25 février 2025 à 14:47

Google is killing uBlock Origin. Here are your options.

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25 février 2025 à 14:47

The popular ad blocker uBlock Origin has stopped working for many people. Chrome, Edge, and several popular browsers will soon stop being compatible with the extension.

uBlock Origin on Microsoft Edge

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I can't pick a favorite — the award-winning Razer Blade 16 or its new big sibling — but you can preorder both now
Razer just unveiled its new Blade 18 gaming laptop powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The company also opened preorders for its award-winning Blade 16 that wowed us at CES 2025.Razer Blade 18 (2025)
25 février 2025 à 12:02

I can't pick a favorite — the award-winning Razer Blade 16 or its new big sibling — but you can preorder both now

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25 février 2025 à 12:02

Razer just unveiled its new Blade 18 gaming laptop powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The company also opened preorders for its award-winning Blade 16 that wowed us at CES 2025.

Razer Blade 18 (2025)

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This deal gets you Microsoft 365 for less than half price... from a certain point of view
This Microsoft 365 deal drops the price of the subscription to just $59.99. That's an especially good deal considering the recent price increase to Microsoft 365.Microsoft 365 app on Windows 11 with shortcuts to create documents in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 applictions.
25 février 2025 à 08:41

This deal gets you Microsoft 365 for less than half price... from a certain point of view

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25 février 2025 à 08:41

This Microsoft 365 deal drops the price of the subscription to just $59.99. That's an especially good deal considering the recent price increase to Microsoft 365.

Microsoft 365 app on Windows 11 with shortcuts to create documents in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 applictions.