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Reçu — 16 mai 2026 ⏭

Microsoft finally begins testing movable and resizable Taskbar on Windows 11, restoring key customization features many users missed

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
15 mai 2026 à 16:49
Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.

Windows 11 Start Logo

The Taskbar is no longer limited to the bottom of screens on Windows 11.

Microsoft fixes annoying BitLocker lockout — but only for Windows 11, leaving Windows 10 stuck

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
15 mai 2026 à 14:13
Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.

Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.

Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.

Windows 11’s May update is causing install failures and slow internet — here’s what we know

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
15 mai 2026 à 12:27
Windows 11 update KB5089549 is reportedly failing to install for some users, while others say the May 2026 update slows internet speeds.

Windows Update settings showing available updates, with a download button highlighted. Light blue desktop background and taskbar visible.

Windows Update settings showing available updates, with a download button highlighted. Light blue desktop background and taskbar visible.

Microsoft and its partners are rebuilding how Windows 11 talks to hardware to save your PC from itself

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
15 mai 2026 à 09:07
Microsoft is teaming up with hardware makers to improve driver reliability and make managing drivers a cleaner experience.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor up close

AMD is one of several partners collaborating with Microsoft to increase driver reliability.

Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms: New 'Low Latency Profile' improvements confirmed to "accelerate app launches and core shell experiences"

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
14 mai 2026 à 15:22
Windows 11's highly anticipated Low Latency Profile performance feature is now in the final round of testing, with rollout expected to begin within the next few weeks.

Windows 11 Taskbar closeup

Windows 11 is getting a nice performance upgrade in the next few weeks.

Microsoft will soon let you pause Windows 11 updates indefinitely and automatically roll back faulty drivers — solving half of my problems with the OS

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
14 mai 2026 à 08:42
Windows Update’s new rollback feature rescues systems from crashes and instability by allowing you to roll back problematic drivers.

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

Dell SupportAssist is crashing some Windows 11 PCs, causing them to enter reboot loops. Here's how to stop it.

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
13 mai 2026 à 15:43
Dell SupportAssist is causing BSOD reboot loops on some Windows 11 PCs. Here’s how to disable or remove the crashing service.

Side profile of the new Dell XPS 14 (2026) with LCD and latest Intel Core Ultra 3 processor.

Dell's XPS 14 (2026) is one of the latest PCs that may be affected by this Dell SupportAssist app issue.

“Dragging windows is finally easier”: I break down the Windows 11 tweak that quietly improves daily use

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
13 mai 2026 à 15:06
PowerToys adds Grab And Move to Windows 11, letting you drag and resize windows from anywhere using simple shortcuts.

A laptop screen displaying Windows 11, featuring the "Grab And Move" settings window of PowerToys. The desktop background is colorful and vibrant.

A laptop screen displaying Windows 11, featuring the "Grab And Move" settings window of PowerToys. The desktop background is colorful and vibrant.

Xbox mode got overshadowed by this awesome new addition to Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday update

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
13 mai 2026 à 13:08
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update enables haptic "bumps" for compatible mice and adds a console-inspired Xbox mode for PC gamers.

A sleek black ergonomic computer mouse with a vertical design, featuring a silver scroll wheel, rests on a textured surface in front of a blue background.

A sleek black ergonomic computer mouse with a vertical design, featuring a silver scroll wheel, rests on a textured surface in front of a blue background.

I dug into how Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 toward fully native apps, and it could lead to major speed gains

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
13 mai 2026 à 11:53
Microsoft is launching an AI agent and development templates to streamline native development on Windows 11.

WinUI agent for GitHub Copilot

The WinUI agent plugin includes eight specialized skills to help create, package, and debug native Windows applications.

Windows 11 25H2 Finally Fixes One of Microsoft’s Biggest Mistakes — Vertical & Movable Taskbar Features Are Returning

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Par : Nisha
16 mai 2026 à 07:14
After nearly five years of complaints from power users, Microsoft is finally bringing back some of the most requested taskbar features to Windows 11 with the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update. When Windows 11 launched in 2021, Microsoft redesigned the taskbar from scratch. While the cleaner centered interface looked modern, it also removed several advanced […]

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  • Windows 11 Users Can Now Unlock Hidden Movable and Compact Taskbar Features
    Microsoft may finally be giving Windows 11 users one of the most requested customization features ever. A new leak tied to Windows 11 Build 26300.8493 reveals hidden support for both movable taskbar positions and a smaller taskbar mode. The features do not appear to be officially enabled yet, but users have already discovered working ViveTool […]
     
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Windows 11 Users Can Now Unlock Hidden Movable and Compact Taskbar Features

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Par : Nisha
16 mai 2026 à 01:33
Microsoft may finally be giving Windows 11 users one of the most requested customization features ever. A new leak tied to Windows 11 Build 26300.8493 reveals hidden support for both movable taskbar positions and a smaller taskbar mode. The features do not appear to be officially enabled yet, but users have already discovered working ViveTool […]

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  • Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Has Been Downgrading NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPU Drivers
    Microsoft has confirmed a frustrating issue affecting many Windows users: Windows Update has been automatically replacing newer graphics drivers installed manually from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel with older OEM-approved versions. The issue has reportedly caused freshly installed GPU drivers from 2026 to be downgraded back to much older releases from 2024 or earlier, creating problems […]
     
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Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Has Been Downgrading NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPU Drivers

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Par : Nisha
15 mai 2026 à 02:37
Microsoft has confirmed a frustrating issue affecting many Windows users: Windows Update has been automatically replacing newer graphics drivers installed manually from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel with older OEM-approved versions. The issue has reportedly caused freshly installed GPU drivers from 2026 to be downgraded back to much older releases from 2024 or earlier, creating problems […]

Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Insider Release Preview Build 28000.2173 With Xbox Mode and File Explorer Improvements

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Par : Nisha
15 mai 2026 à 00:17
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Release Preview Build 28000.2173 for users testing the upcoming Windows 11 version 26H1 update. The new build, released under KB5089570, introduces several improvements focused on gaming, File Explorer, performance, and system reliability. The update is now rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel and gives an […]

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  • Hacker Group Claims New Windows 11 Exploits Can Bypass BitLocker and Escalate System Access
    A hacker group known as Chaotic Eclipse, also referred to as Nightmare-Eclipse, has published details about two new Windows exploits called YellowKey and GreenPlasma, both targeting modern Windows systems including Windows 11 and newer Windows Server versions. The group claims YellowKey can bypass BitLocker encryption protections under certain conditions, while GreenPlasma enables elevated system access […]
     
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Hacker Group Claims New Windows 11 Exploits Can Bypass BitLocker and Escalate System Access

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Par : Nisha
14 mai 2026 à 03:31
A hacker group known as Chaotic Eclipse, also referred to as Nightmare-Eclipse, has published details about two new Windows exploits called YellowKey and GreenPlasma, both targeting modern Windows systems including Windows 11 and newer Windows Server versions. The group claims YellowKey can bypass BitLocker encryption protections under certain conditions, while GreenPlasma enables elevated system access […]

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  • Microsoft Reveals Multi-Agent AI System Designed to Detect Dangerous Windows Bugs
    Microsoft has announced a new multi-model agentic security system capable of autonomously discovering exploitable software vulnerabilities at massive scale. The company says the AI-powered platform helped researchers identify and fix 16 Windows vulnerabilities ahead of Patch Tuesday, including multiple critical remote code execution flaws. The new system, internally codenamed MDASH, combines more than 100 specialized […]
     
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Microsoft Reveals Multi-Agent AI System Designed to Detect Dangerous Windows Bugs

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Par : Nisha
14 mai 2026 à 03:24
Microsoft has announced a new multi-model agentic security system capable of autonomously discovering exploitable software vulnerabilities at massive scale. The company says the AI-powered platform helped researchers identify and fix 16 Windows vulnerabilities ahead of Patch Tuesday, including multiple critical remote code execution flaws. The new system, internally codenamed MDASH, combines more than 100 specialized […]

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  • Microsoft Launches Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery to Automatically Fix Bad Windows Drivers
    Microsoft has officially introduced a new Windows recovery feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery (CIDR), designed to automatically roll back faulty drivers distributed through Windows Update. The new capability aims to reduce system downtime and eliminate the need for manual troubleshooting when problematic drivers cause crashes, boot failures, or hardware instability on Windows PCs. The feature […]
     
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Microsoft Launches Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery to Automatically Fix Bad Windows Drivers

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Par : Nisha
14 mai 2026 à 00:43
Microsoft has officially introduced a new Windows recovery feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery (CIDR), designed to automatically roll back faulty drivers distributed through Windows Update. The new capability aims to reduce system downtime and eliminate the need for manual troubleshooting when problematic drivers cause crashes, boot failures, or hardware instability on Windows PCs. The feature […]

ChromeOS Flex Kit Is Sold Out: 5 Alternatives for Old Windows 10 PCs

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Par : Kezia Jungco
15 mai 2026 à 14:50

Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex kit sold out. Here are five lightweight operating system alternatives for older Windows 10 PCs.

The post ChromeOS Flex Kit Is Sold Out: 5 Alternatives for Old Windows 10 PCs appeared first on TechRepublic.

New Windows Update May Undo Bad Driver Updates on Its Own

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Par : Esther Shein
15 mai 2026 à 13:41

Microsoft is testing Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, a Windows Update feature designed to roll back bad drivers with less manual IT work.

The post New Windows Update May Undo Bad Driver Updates on Its Own appeared first on TechRepublic.

Reçu — 12 mai 2026 ⏭

Microsoft optimizes WinUI 3 framework to increase Windows 11 responsiveness

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
12 mai 2026 à 09:24
WinUI is a key part of Microsoft's initiative to fix Windows 11, and that framework is being updated. Here's how those improvements will show up on your PC.

Windows 11 file Explorer

File Explorer launch time is used as a benchmark for WinUI 3 performance improvements.

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