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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.

Windows Central’s subreddit just hit 1,000+ members — here’s why you should join us

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Par : [email protected] (Daniel Rubino)
15 mars 2026 à 12:48
Our subreddit is quickly becoming one of the best places for Windows, Surface, Xbox, and PC fans to talk directly with us and with each other. Here’s why we built it — and why you might want to join.

Photo of the r/windowscentral subreddit on a laptop display

Photo of the r/windowscentral subreddit on a laptop display

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

I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
12 mars 2026 à 13:21
AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.

Windows Bliss wallpaper recreated with Windows Central colors

This combination of Windows 11's "Bloom" wallaper and the Windows Central colors now sits as my desktop background.

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

Google has a $3 solution for your outdated PC that can't run Windows 11 — A partnership with Back Market will sell USB drives with ChromeOS Flex ready to install

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
11 mars 2026 à 09:33
Since Microsoft effectively killed Windows 10, there have been a lot of old PCs sitting idle. This partnership between Google and Back Market wants to sell you a $3 USB stick full of ChromeOS Flex to revive your old hardware.

Lenovo 100s running ChromeOS Flex

A Lenovo 100s laptop with ChromeOS Flex welcome screen open on the display.

Reçu — 11 mars 2026 ⏭
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  • Windows 11 Update Reportedly Breaking Internet Connections for Some Users
    A recent update for Windows 11 is reportedly causing internet connectivity problems for some users. After installing certain newer builds of the operating system, affected computers may appear connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet networks but are unable to access the internet. The issue has been widely discussed by users and IT professionals, raising concerns about […]
     
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Windows 11 Update Reportedly Breaking Internet Connections for Some Users

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Par : Nayan
6 mars 2026 à 01:57
A recent update for Windows 11 is reportedly causing internet connectivity problems for some users. After installing certain newer builds of the operating system, affected computers may appear connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet networks but are unable to access the internet. The issue has been widely discussed by users and IT professionals, raising concerns about […]

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

I love this modern take on Microsoft's File Explorer with a modern AI semantic search — too bad it’s just a Windows 12 concept

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
9 mars 2026 à 08:15
Microsoft’s File Explorer has looked the same for decades. This Windows 12 concept shows how it could finally get the glow-up it deserves.

Windows 12 concept design of a revamped File Explorer

Microsoft’s File Explorer has looked the same for decades. This Windows 12 concept shows how it could finally get the glow-up it deserves.

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

No Windows 12 in 2026, so here’s the wishlist Microsoft should steal

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
8 mars 2026 à 10:19
Microsoft may not be releasing Windows 12 this year, as its roadmap is focused on improving user sentiment around Windows 11. Still, my wishlist for Windows 12 is already in the wild.

Collage of new features that we wish would happen in a "Windows 12" OS.

Collage of new features that we wish would happen in a "Windows 12" OS.

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