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Reçu — 19 mars 2026 ⏭

The 10 biggest changes coming to Windows 11 Insiders this March — and why they matter

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
17 mars 2026 à 17:39
Windows 11's March 2026 Insider builds add custom user folder names in setup, improved debloat policies, new admin protections, and other changes.

Screenshots from Windows 11 Insider update March 2026.

Screenshots from Windows 11 Insider update March 2026.

Reçu — 16 mars 2026 ⏭

Samsung laptop owners lose their C:\ drive on Windows 11 with "access denied" errors — as Microsoft removes the offending app

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
16 mars 2026 à 07:44
A critical Windows 11 bug has been traced to the Samsung Galaxy Connect app, prompting Microsoft to pull the app from its Store to stop new installs.

Samsung Galaxy Connect app shown on the Microsoft Store, displayed on a computer monitor

A critical Windows 11 bug has been traced to the Samsung Galaxy Connect app.

Microsoft quietly scraps plans to bring Copilot to notifications and Settings on Windows 11 as it moves to reduce AI bloat across the OS

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
15 mars 2026 à 11:55
Originally announced in 2024, Microsoft's plan to integrate Copilot across various areas of the Windows 11 shell has been shelved as the company reevaluates its AI approach in the OS.

A copilot logo with the word "Windows" next to it on an abstract background.

A copilot logo with the word "Windows" next to it on an abstract background.

Windows Wrap: Windows 11’s disastrous year came at the perfect time for Xbox — Project Helix will drag PC gaming to where it needs to be

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
14 mars 2026 à 17:04
Windows 11 struggled in 2025, but it may have paved the way for Project Helix. Microsoft promised to reduce the pain points of Windows 11, and gamers may be the biggest benificiaries.

Xbox Ally

Windows 11 PCs will receive Xbox mode next month. That mode is the next evolution of the Xbox Full Screen Experience seen on the Xbox Ally and other devices.

Reçu — 14 mars 2026 ⏭

Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience — power users rejoice!

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
13 mars 2026 à 13:33
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.

Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directory

Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directory

4 new Microsoft Teams features coming next month, including AI you'll actually use and a must-have feature for saving time

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
13 mars 2026 à 11:46
Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.

Microsoft Teams app and logo running on a laptop and smartphone.

Microsoft Teams will roll out two new AI features in April alongside a handful of other improvements.

Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
13 mars 2026 à 06:32
Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.

Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast

Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast

Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
11 mars 2026 à 14:10
At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming via unified GDK.

Windows 11's new Xbox Mode interface

Windows 11's new Xbox Mode interface

Reçu — 11 mars 2026 ⏭

Windows 11 KB5079473 is here with some actually GOOD upgrades — here's what's rolling out this Patch Tuesday

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
10 mars 2026 à 13:26
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday updates are rolling out on Windows 11, and this month there's some actually good improvements coming to enhance your PC.

Windows 11 Start Logo

Windows 11 Start Logo

Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with "too many coincidences" — Microsoft's plan or just user error?

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
10 mars 2026 à 07:48
Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who’s really in control.

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who’s really in control.

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.

Windows 11 Pro tips every modern worker should know in 2026

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
9 mars 2026 à 13:54
These Windows 11 Pro tips help secure your PC, test software safely, and access your work computer remotely using built-in tools.

Windows 11 advanced features

Windows 11 advanced features

Microsoft confirms that a highly anticipated new Taskbar feature coming to Windows 11 in 2026 has been delayed — promises to "ensure it meets our quality standards"

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
9 mars 2026 à 10:26
Microsoft's upcoming agenda view for the Taskbar on Windows 11 has been pushed back, with the first preview now expected to debut "in the coming months" instead of last year.

Windows 11 agenda view on a Dell XPS

Windows 11 agenda view on a Dell XPS

Someone rebuilt Task Scheduler for Windows 11 and it goes way harder than it has any right to

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
8 mars 2026 à 11:24
FluentTaskScheduler is a free, open-source wrapper that brings a modern interface for the built-in Task Scheduler on Windows 11. It's not perfect, but it's promising.

Mockup of FluentTaskScheduler app for Windows 11

Mockup of FluentTaskScheduler app for Windows 11

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.

Windows 11 users are calling out Microsoft for missing features the OS should have had years ago, and the community is not being subtle about it

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
7 mars 2026 à 08:50
The Windows community demands a leaner operating system, an AI master switch, faster search, and full control. The real Windows 11 debate isn't new features.

AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.

AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.

Reçu — 19 février 2026 ⏭

We’re not the only ones saying it: Windows 11 desperately needs a single privacy toggle

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
19 février 2026 à 14:12
Windows 11 makes privacy confusing. Settings are fragmented, telemetry stays active, and it's time for Microsoft to add a master switch.

Collage and mockup showing Windows 11 settings releated to privacy and security

The settings for privacy in Windows 11 are scattered all over the place and can be difficult to find.

Microsoft splits Windows 11's most experimental preview channel in two as it begins testing next major OS platform release

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
19 février 2026 à 09:27
Windows 11 Insiders can now begin testing early foundational builds that are expected to work towards the next platform release, which is likely to debut in 2027 with version 27H2.

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14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
18 février 2026 à 14:38
On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud sync.

Collage image of privacy and security settings for Windows 11

Windows 11 shares more data than you realize — here are 14 fixes from our in-house Windows expert.

Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity — Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
18 février 2026 à 09:40
Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

Windows 11 5G on a Samsung laptop

5G connectivity is about to get a lot better for pro users and for enterprise IT teams.

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