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Reçu — 16 mai 2026 ⏭

Microsoft reverses course on Edge password handling but denies users were ever at risk

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
15 mai 2026 à 16:08
Microsoft is patching an Edge behavior that left passwords in system memory, despite claiming the risk was within its expected threat model.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

Microsoft Edge ditching Copilot Mode means more AI in your browser, not less

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
14 mai 2026 à 08:51
Microsoft is retiring the dedicated Copilot Mode in Edge. AI features will instead appear throughout the browser, including Edge's mobile version.

Copilot Mode on Microsoft Edge

Microsoft has retired Copilot Mode for the Edge browser, choosing instead to integrate AI features directly into Edge.

Reçu — 12 mai 2026 ⏭

Reddit is now blocking your access to its mobile website, forcing users into its app instead: "I just won't use Reddit anymore"

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
12 mai 2026 à 05:34
Reddit’s website lockout on mobile marks another chapter in enshittification, frustrating users who prefer browser access.

The Reddit logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard.

The Reddit logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard.

Reçu — 10 mai 2026 ⏭

Google Play Scam Apps Hit 7.3M Downloads with Fake Call Logs

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Par : Liz Ticong
8 mai 2026 à 14:57

ESET found 28 CallPhantom scam apps on Google Play that promised fake call logs and had reached more than 7.3 million downloads before being removed.

The post Google Play Scam Apps Hit 7.3M Downloads with Fake Call Logs appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google Rebrands Fitbit App as ‘Google Health’ in Major AI Wellness Push

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Par : Aminu Abdullahi
8 mai 2026 à 09:59

Google is turning the Fitbit app into Google Health, adding Gemini-powered coaching, medical record tools, and the new screenless Fitbit Air tracker.

The post Google Rebrands Fitbit App as ‘Google Health’ in Major AI Wellness Push appeared first on TechRepublic.

Microsoft Store drops registration fees for companies as part of onboarding overhaul

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
8 mai 2026 à 10:31
Microsoft has removed the $99 registration fee for companies joining the Microsoft Store, matching last year’s change for individual developers.

Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store

Google Chrome is quietly installing a 4GB AI model on devices and users are not happy about it

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
7 mai 2026 à 06:10
Google Chrome is quietly pushing a 4GB AI model onto devices and reinstalling it if removed. The company says it is designed to protect your privacy when using AI features.

A man in a suit peers over a laptop displaying a large Chrome logo. The setting is an office.

Google says it's trying to protect your privacy.

Microsoft Teams will add new protections as attackers target external calls with brand impersonation tactics

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
6 mai 2026 à 12:36
Microsoft Teams is adding Brand Impersonation Protection for external VoIP calls. The feature warns users when a first‑contact caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization. It arrives as attackers increasingly target external Teams calls.

The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Microsoft Corp. risks a hefty European Union fine after regulators accused the company of abusing its market power by bundling the Teams video-conferencing app to its other business software. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Teams will soon warn you when an external caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization.

Microsoft Edge is removing its Sidebar to cut clutter while leaving the ever-controversial Copilot untouched

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
6 mai 2026 à 08:42
Microsoft Edge will soon remove the ability to pin apps and websites to the Sidebar. Microsoft says the change is part of simplifying Edge, but the move leaves Copilot in place and removes a feature many people rely on.

New Copilot features for the Microsoft Edge browser announced on October 23, 2025.

Copilot has avoided being part of Microsoft's efforts to simplify Edge.

Reçu — 23 avril 2026 ⏭

File Explorer feels outdated again after this Files update

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
23 avril 2026 à 11:42
Files 4.0.39 adds a customizable toolbar that makes Windows 11’s File Explorer feel outdated. Here’s why Microsoft should copy the feature and what the update includes.

Files 4.0 app promotional images on an ASUS Zenbook laptop screen.

A new Files update highlights another gap in File Explorer. Microsoft should copy it.

The quiet surrender: Why Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam all handed social to Discord

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23 avril 2026 à 05:37
Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam have gradually stepped back from building and maintaining their own social features, leaving Discord to become the default platform for player communication.

Discord platforms

Discord platforms

Clipchamp is going backward: Microsoft will retire iOS app instead of making an Android one

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
22 avril 2026 à 12:16
Microsoft will retire Clipchamp for iOS on June 9, 2026, leaving the video editor without any mobile app.

Clipchamp

Clipchamp will only be available through its web app or Windows app after June 9, 2026.

How to move the Windows 11 Taskbar and restore the classic look

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
21 avril 2026 à 15:00
One of the big frustrations in Windows 11 is the Taskbar, be it how it looks or the fact you can't move it. But this free, lightweight app is a simple way to do that while also giving it a nostalgic look.

An image of a Lenovo ThinkPad showing the Windows Central homepage open in Google Chrome with a Windows Vista style Taskbar thanks to the RetroBar app.

A modern laptop, but with a little Windows Vista flair.

Reçu — 17 avril 2026 ⏭

Microsoft Edge for mobile could make me ditch Chrome for good: Free YouTube background play without interruptions

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
17 avril 2026 à 06:01
Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

Sniffnet is my new go-to app for network monitoring — Free, open-source, and taking on GlassWire and Wireshark

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
17 avril 2026 à 05:01
I came across Sniffnet the other day, and after installing it on my PC, I can safely say it's sticking around. It's a free and open-source network monitor that's easy to use, efficient, and quite deep. Here's what you need to know.

Sniffnet dashboard with a dark blue and yellow theme displays network traffic. Graphs, numerical data, and lists of hosts, services, and programs are shown. The background is a blue abstract design.

Sniffnet's overview page displayed on a Windows 11 desktop.

"Users can now simply ask what happened": AppControl's optional AI integration gives you in-depth PC diagnostic history in plain English — It works with popular LLMs, but I'll use offline models for added security

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
15 avril 2026 à 10:26
AppControl has replaced Task Manager on my PCs, and it seems like it's just getting started. The latest update adds optional AI integration that answers questions regarding system history, which is basically like having your own private IT tech inside your system.

AppControl AI integration

AppControl AI integration

Our friends at Tom's Guide are upgrading: Here's what it means, and how our sister site's overhaul affects Windows Central

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Par : [email protected] (WinC Staff)
15 avril 2026 à 10:11
Our sister site, Tom's Guide, just launched its overhaul, featuring all-new shopping tools and exciting prospects for the future. Here's what it all means.

Tom's Guide homepage with new layout for 2026

Tom's Guide has a brand new look for its home page.

I've finally found a loophole to block a specific type of YouTube ads, and it won’t cost you a dime: Just a little teamwork

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
15 avril 2026 à 06:03
YouTube viewers can now work together to prevent ads from playing during livestreams without paying for Premium.

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28: An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the YouTube logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28: An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the YouTube logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Reçu — 8 avril 2026 ⏭

"I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
8 avril 2026 à 06:17
TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.

Copilot button on a Windows laptop

TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress, and that includes the Copilot key.

Reçu — 7 avril 2026 ⏭

Is this the perfect Windows app to emulate? Microsoft needs to take notes.

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
7 avril 2026 à 10:40
Speechify is more than just a great dictation tool; it’s a masterclass in how to build a native Windows 11 app that actually respects the platform.

A stylized, 3D exploded view of the Speechify Voice AI interface. Two translucent, glass-like cards float in perspective, one highlighting "Dictate Text Anywhere" with its Right Alt shortcut, and the other showing "Listen to Text Anywhere" with its Alt plus A shortcut.

A stylized, 3D exploded view of the Speechify Voice AI interface. Two translucent, glass-like cards float in perspective, one highlighting "Dictate Text Anywhere" with its Right Alt shortcut, and the other showing "Listen to Text Anywhere" with its Alt plus A shortcut.

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