Weekly Windows Wrap: Microsoft finally reads the room — right as it loses $440 billion

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31 janvier 2026 à 17:03

Change is often gradual, and good choices need to be rewarded. As Microsoft begins to walk back its AI overload, we look at why these small steps matter.

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Google Chrome doesn't use enough RAM, so it will soon launch in the foreground when you boot up your Windows 11 PC

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30 janvier 2026 à 12:02

A new toggle in Chrom allows the browser to launch immediately at startup. The feature is in testing now in the Canary Channel.

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These 10 Windows 11 features and changes will ship in February — let's hope it's not another Patch Tuesday disaster

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30 janvier 2026 à 07:43

After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.

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The cost of AI — Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Amazon reportedly weigh $60 billion investment in OpenAI

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29 janvier 2026 à 08:25

Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Amazon are reportedly in discussions to invest $60 billion in OpenAI. Could this push OpenAI into the black?

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GameSir’s G7 Pro ZZZ Edition might be the coolest Xbox controller collab yet

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29 janvier 2026 à 08:00

The G7 Pro ZZZ Edition is more than an anime reskin. It’s a wireless Xbox powerhouse with TMR sticks and clicky optical switches that may justify the price.

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CursorWrap just became the must‑have PowerToys upgrade — and Windows feels broken without it now

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28 janvier 2026 à 11:43

PowerToys v0.97.1 is here, bringing granular "Wrap mode" toggles to CursorWrap and improved support for multi-monitor setups.

Microsoft PowerToys CursorWrap and Logitech MX Master 3S

This Dell XPS 13 deal just hit its sweet spot — and the perfect way to dodge 2026's laptop price hikes

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14 janvier 2026 à 17:01

Stop waiting for 2026's laptop prices to stabilize. This Dell XPS 13 deal is the perfect hedge against rising costs, offering OLED luxury for a mid-range price.

Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon

Windows 11’s newest must‑have app just added Qualcomm laptop support in a major update — and it’s still baffling Microsoft didn’t make it

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14 janvier 2026 à 15:15

A major update to this essential customization adds ARM64 support and lets you pick where flyouts appear.

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"What happened to my Start menu?" — why Windows 11 users are waking up to a desktop they don't recognize

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14 janvier 2026 à 08:40

Confused by your PC's new look? The Windows 11 Start menu just got a major redesign. Here is why your apps moved and what you can actually customize.

Windows 11

"If a messaging app is going to use over 400MB of RAM ... I'd at least like to be able to use all of its features" — WhatsApp has forced a bloated web app on Windows, while keeping its new capabilities mobile‑first and out of reach for PC us

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13 janvier 2026 à 15:22

The new WhatsApp for Windows consumes more RAM than its native predecessor, yet new features like Member Tags and Text Stickers remain mobile-exclusive for now.

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Clippy is the key to this Office 97 Easter egg that went unnoticed for decades

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13 janvier 2026 à 11:19

A tech sleuth has uncovered a hidden credits screen in Word 97 that requires a bizarrely specific sequence of toolbar movements and Clippy searches to trigger.

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Microsoft Edge is killing off Collections — and your data is caught in the crossfire

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13 janvier 2026 à 09:05

The clock is ticking for Microsoft Edge Collections. As retirement looms, users face a choice: lose their saved notes or move their data offline.

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Microsoft is ending support for Office Lens on iOS and Android, shutting down one of its most useful mobile apps

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12 janvier 2026 à 16:52

Microsoft Lens is being retired from iOS and Android. First launched on Windows Phone under a different name, the app is being shut down in favor of OneDrive.

Microsoft Lens on iPhone 13 Pro Max

Paint has been part of Windows for decades, yet in 2026 Microsoft faces a choice: reinvent it, retire it, or let it quietly linger

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12 janvier 2026 à 14:44

Paint is getting a new collapsible toolbar in the latest Insider builds. Is Microsoft finally finding the right balance between "classic" simplicity and modern power?

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This week in Windows news— Saving RAM, testing Insider features, and the "fake" record lows of holiday shopping

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21 décembre 2025 à 08:21

Windows news hasn't quite stopped for the holidays as RAM prices climb, Insiders get new features, and Microsoft expands Android PC locking support.

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The Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X Elite is down to $699.99 — and you can still get it before Christmas [Updated: Ended]

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20 décembre 2025 à 05:42

The Surface Laptop 7 just dropped to $699.99. It’s a major discount on the Snapdragon X Elite model that can still arrive before the holidays.

Surface Laptop 7

Instead of a Microsoft Wrapped, we got a recap — and it’s noticeably light on the company’s biggest controversies

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19 décembre 2025 à 10:02

Microsoft published a positive year-in-review for its Store, but it leaves out shutdowns, missing features, and criticism that shaped 2025.

Storefront showing popular apps and games in Microsoft Store

Don't fall for this Surface Pro 11 'deal' — I found three ways to get a Surface Pro for less

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18 décembre 2025 à 17:58

Don't be misled by "record low" labels. We found the Surface Pro 11 for significantly less than the prices being touted as all-time lows elsewhere.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

Your Android phone can now lock your Windows 11 PC — but it still can't unlock your computer

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18 décembre 2025 à 16:37

Link to Windows now lets Android users lock their Windows 11 PC remotely, track recent activity, and share files both ways.

Link to Windows on Android

Missed Black Friday? The SteamOS Legion Go S is still $150 off — plus 4 deals on essential accessories

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18 décembre 2025 à 08:09

The Lenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme) is $150 off for the holidays. If you missed Black Friday, this is your best chance to grab the 32GB SteamOS handheld.

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