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Reçu — 3 février 2026 ⏭

Firefox's new AI kill switch reminds me that Edge still doesn't have a similar feature — a one-click toggle would only make Microsoft's browser more appealing

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
3 février 2026 à 10:34
Mozilla announced that it's giving its Firefox browser an AI kill switch, making it easy to disable all AI enhancements with one click. Microsoft needs to add something similar to Edge instead of making us chase down individual settings.

Edge vs. Firefox AI toggle

User reactions make it clear Microsoft’s real AI problem on Windows 11 isn’t the tech — it’s trust

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
2 février 2026 à 12:19
Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.

Windows 11 Ask Copilot

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

Microsoft plans to bury its NTLM security relic after 30 years — replacing it with stronger Kerberos-based alternatives via future Windows client releases

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
2 février 2026 à 07:00
Microsoft recently highlighted a three-phase plan to disable the legacy New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) protocol by default for stronger Kerberos-based alternatives in the next major Windows Server release and associated Windows client releases.

Windows 11 update screen

Reçu — 1 février 2026 ⏭

Cortana’s gone, Copilot isn’t filling the gap, and Microsoft still can’t decide what Windows’ assistant should be

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Par : [email protected] (Daniel Rubino)
1 février 2026 à 14:32
Now that Copilot is the buttoned‑up default for Windows 11, there’s no reason fans shouldn’t get the option to choose Cortana as their AI persona.

Lenovo ThinkPad with the Microsoft Cortana logo and the text "bring her back."

8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update — Patch Tuesday isn't flashy, but it'll deliver (some) meaningful changes

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
1 février 2026 à 12:00
Windows 11's February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, Smart App Control changes, and performance improvements. Here's all you need to know.

Windows 11 Resume feature

Windows 11 running slow? These 3 easy steps declutter it in minutes

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
1 février 2026 à 10:23
Remove bloatware and speed up Windows 11 with three simple methods using setup, Group Policy, or FlyOOBE for a cleaner, faster computer experience.

Windows 11 with declutter desktop

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

A new open‑source Notepad clone brings back the fast, minimal editor we loved — while Microsoft's Windows 11 version keeps getting more bloated

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
30 janvier 2026 à 10:40
Not happy with the direction that Windows 11's Notepad app is taking? Don't want to use Notepad++? This free, open-source alternative is available on GitHub.

Notepad bloated on a desk

These 10 Windows 11 features and changes will ship in February — let's hope it's not another Patch Tuesday disaster

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
30 janvier 2026 à 07:43
After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.

Broken Windows 11 update

You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11’s AI overload — scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
30 janvier 2026 à 06:47
People familiar with Microsoft's plans say the company is moving to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations across in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, after pushback from users.

Mockups with Microsoft's AI agent Copilot in Windows 11 and the Windows 11 taskbar

Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
29 janvier 2026 à 19:22
Microsoft's PowerToys team is exploring a new feature that would add a menu bar to the top of the Windows desktop, offering power user shortcuts similar to the menu bar on a Mac or Linux distro.

PowerToys menu bar concept

I found a Linux user who switched to Windows 11 after 8 years of distros — and he actually prefers it. Here's why.

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
29 janvier 2026 à 13:42
After several years on Linux, a power user switched to Windows 11, and here's his experience and why he likes the operating system.

Windows 11 and Linux

Microsoft promises 2026 will be a better year for Windows 11 — confirms plans to address "pain points" across the OS

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
29 janvier 2026 à 12:50
Windows 11's biggest pain points are to be addressed this year, Microsoft's Windows president Pavan Davuluri has said.

Windows 11

Windows 11 just crossed 1 billion users in only four years — a faster climb than Windows 10 and a major turning point for Microsoft’s modern PC strategy

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
28 janvier 2026 à 19:20
It took Windows 10 1,706 days to reach 1 billion users, but Windows 11 has done it in just 1,576. A huge milestone for Microsoft.

Windows 11 Leak

Reçu — 15 janvier 2026 ⏭

"What happened to my Start menu?" — why Windows 11 users are waking up to a desktop they don't recognize

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
14 janvier 2026 à 08:40
Confused by your PC's new look? The Windows 11 Start menu just got a major redesign. Here is why your apps moved and what you can actually customize.

Windows 11

The first Windows 11 OS update for 2026 is now rolling out with important fixes — including one that impacts battery life on PCs with an NPU

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
14 janvier 2026 à 04:17
The first Windows 11 OS update for 2026 is now rolling out with important fixes — including one that impacts battery life on PCs with an NPU

Windows Update

Zorin OS 18 has reached 2 million downloads, with 1M+ Windows defections fueling one of Linux’s biggest growth stories in 2026

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13 janvier 2026 à 12:25
Zorin OS 18 has passed 2 million downloads in under three months, with around 75% coming from Windows users as Windows 10 reaches end of life and hardware limits push more people toward Linux.

Zorin OS shown on various laptops and PCs.

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