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MacBook Neo makes Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch seem like a bad deal
A $599 Mac laptop and $899 Surface laptop just don't compare, and it's not because the Surface is so much better that it warrants its higher price tag.Surface Laptop 13-inchSurface Laptop 13-inch
17 mars 2026 à 13:46

MacBook Neo makes Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch seem like a bad deal

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17 mars 2026 à 13:46

A $599 Mac laptop and $899 Surface laptop just don't compare, and it's not because the Surface is so much better that it warrants its higher price tag.

Surface Laptop 13-inch

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Microsoft quietly scraps plans to bring Copilot to notifications and Settings on Windows 11 as it moves to reduce AI bloat across the OS
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.
15 mars 2026 à 11:55

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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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.

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Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience — power users rejoice!
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 directoryWindows 11 UI with option to specify user directory
13 mars 2026 à 13:33

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

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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

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Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast
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 PodcastMac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast
13 mars 2026 à 06:32

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

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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.

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Microsoft's Windows and Devices lead now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella in important leadership shakeup
Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.
12 mars 2026 à 11:48

Microsoft's Windows and Devices lead now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella in important leadership shakeup

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12 mars 2026 à 11:48

Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.

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Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" — reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"
The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.A citrus MacBook Neo laptop displaying Microsoft appsA citrus MacBook Neo laptop displaying Microsoft apps
12 mars 2026 à 07:42

Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" — reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"

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12 mars 2026 à 07:42

The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.

A citrus MacBook Neo laptop displaying Microsoft apps

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Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox
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 interfaceWindows 11's new Xbox Mode interface
11 mars 2026 à 14:10

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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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

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Windows 11 KB5079473 is here with some actually GOOD upgrades — here's what's rolling out this Patch Tuesday
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 LogoWindows 11 Start Logo
10 mars 2026 à 13:26

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

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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.

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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"
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 XPSWindows 11 agenda view on a Dell XPS
9 mars 2026 à 10:26

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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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

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Microsoft splits Windows 11's most experimental preview channel in two as it begins testing next major OS platform release
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.Windows Update 
19 février 2026 à 09:27

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

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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.

Windows Update

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Microsoft needs to bring back the annual Windows event and stop acting ashamed of the platform
Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done this for Windows in a long time.AI-generated Microsoft event graphicAI-generated Microsoft event graphic
18 février 2026 à 07:59

Microsoft needs to bring back the annual Windows event and stop acting ashamed of the platform

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18 février 2026 à 07:59

Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done this for Windows in a long time.

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

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Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon
Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently.Windows 11 on a Surface Laptop in a neon environmentWindows 11 on a Surface Laptop in a neon environment
17 février 2026 à 20:11

Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

17 février 2026 à 20:11

Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently.

Windows 11 on a Surface Laptop in a neon environment

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You can now chat with Microsoft Copilot while setting up your Windows 11 PC for the first time
A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup experience on Windows 11.The new Copilot experience in the OOBEThe new Copilot experience in the OOBE
7 février 2026 à 08:43

You can now chat with Microsoft Copilot while setting up your Windows 11 PC for the first time

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7 février 2026 à 08:43

A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup experience on Windows 11.

The new Copilot experience in the OOBE

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Former Windows chief shared confidential Microsoft emails with Epstein — as leaders scrambled to contain the Surface RT disaster
Steven Sinofsky sought advice from Jeffrey Epstein in newly released Epstein files, revealing that the former Windows head shared confidential Microsoft emails with the disgraced financier in 2012-2013.Steven Sinofsky, president of Microsoft's Windows division, speaks during a press conference to display Microsoft new tablet computer and Windows 8 software at 1933 Old Millfun on October 23, 2012 in Shanghai, China.
2 février 2026 à 07:29

Former Windows chief shared confidential Microsoft emails with Epstein — as leaders scrambled to contain the Surface RT disaster

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2 février 2026 à 07:29

Steven Sinofsky sought advice from Jeffrey Epstein in newly released Epstein files, revealing that the former Windows head shared confidential Microsoft emails with the disgraced financier in 2012-2013.

Steven Sinofsky, president of Microsoft's Windows division, speaks during a press conference to display Microsoft new tablet computer and Windows 8 software at 1933 Old Millfun on October 23, 2012 in Shanghai, China.

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You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11’s AI overload — scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift
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
30 janvier 2026 à 06:47

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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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

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Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature
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
29 janvier 2026 à 19:22

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

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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

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Microsoft promises 2026 will be a better year for Windows 11 — confirms plans to address "pain points" across the OS
Windows 11's biggest pain points are to be addressed this year, Microsoft's Windows president Pavan Davuluri has said.Windows 11
29 janvier 2026 à 12:50

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

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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

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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
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
28 janvier 2026 à 19:20

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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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

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Microsoft Copilot vulnerability allowed attackers to quietly steal your personal data with a single click — this is the Copilot "Reprompt" exploit
Varonis Threat Labs has published a report detailing a now-patched security exploit that it discovered in Microsoft Copilot, which allowed an attacker to silently steal data from users just by clicking a link.A phone displaying Copilot in front of a screen that say Microsoft.
14 janvier 2026 à 09:00

Microsoft Copilot vulnerability allowed attackers to quietly steal your personal data with a single click — this is the Copilot "Reprompt" exploit

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14 janvier 2026 à 09:00

Varonis Threat Labs has published a report detailing a now-patched security exploit that it discovered in Microsoft Copilot, which allowed an attacker to silently steal data from users just by clicking a link.

A phone displaying Copilot in front of a screen that say Microsoft.