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16 juin 2025 à 05:18

Windows Vista's iconic boot chime has made a surprise return in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.

Windows Vista Aero Wallpaper

It's the year of Linux... at least for Denmark — here's why the country's government is dumping Windows and Office 365

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14 juin 2025 à 09:56

Denmark is replacing Office 365 and Windows with Linux and LibreOffice in a move toward digital independence and data control.

Acer Swift Edge running Linux

6 registry tweaks every tech-savvy user must apply on Windows 11

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14 juin 2025 à 08:00

Discover six useful Registry tweaks every Windows 11 power user should know, from disabling Bing search and automatic updates to restoring classic menus and enabling automatic Registry backups.

Windows 11 Registry tweaks

Windows Central Podcast: Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back?

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13 juin 2025 à 09:40

Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.

Windows Vista desktop with Aero Glass enabled

AI in Windows 11: Bloat, brilliance, or something in between?

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27 mai 2025 à 12:20

Some call it handy, others call it bloat. We’re asking the community: Is AI in Windows 11 useful or just taking up space?

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (2025) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.

Microsoft finally ships controversial Windows 11 'Recall' feature after year-long delay — now rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs

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25 avril 2025 à 13:01

First announced in May 2024, Microsoft's Recall feature for Windows 11 is now rolling out on Copilot+ PCs, alongside new Click To Do and AI-powered Search features.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9.

Microsoft Edge may be getting a redesigned New Tab Page powered by Copilot

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24 avril 2025 à 11:52

Hidden flags in the latest Edge Canary builds reveal a New Tab Page experience that has been redesigned with Copilot at the very heart of the experience.

New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge with Copilot

6 first world Windows 11 problems I desperately want Microsoft to fix

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24 avril 2025 à 11:19

Small and unimportant details are just as big a deal as significant game-breaking issues, and Microsoft often makes some small but noticeable design choices that annoy me. Here are six of them in Windows 11.

Semantic Search coming to Windows 11.

5 security features in Windows 11 you should activate before using public Wi-Fi

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23 avril 2025 à 09:46

On Windows 11, you can improve your privacy and security on public Wi-Fi with different features, and I'm sharing my top recommendations.

Windows 11 wireless settings

An iPad can't run macOS, but it can run... Windows 11?

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22 avril 2025 à 08:06

Apple won’t bring macOS to iPads, but one developer managed to install a version of Windows 11 instead.

A mockup of what Windows 11 could look like on an iPad.

How to change the default folder for downloads on Windows 11

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22 avril 2025 à 05:48

On Windows 11, you can change the default location for the "Downloads" folder to another path in the same or different drive, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to complete this configuration.

Windows 11 change default downloads location

How to show app labels in the Taskbar for Windows 11

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22 avril 2025 à 05:43

On Windows 11, you can ungroup and show labels for running apps in the Taskbar one more time. In this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.

Windows 11 Taskbar showing app labels

Windows Vista in 2025? This mod transforms Windows 11 into a nostalgic throwback.

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27 février 2025 à 12:34

A new theme for Windhawk lets you customize Windows 11 to look more like Windows Vista.

Windows Vista mod for Windows 11 using Windhawk

Windows 11 pirates have a new and unlikely ally — Microsoft Copilot

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27 février 2025 à 08:07

Microsoft Copilot will share a guide on how to activate Windows 11 without a license, and you don't need to trick the tool to make it respond.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in front of the Microsoft Copilot AI logo.

What is MSConfig, and how do you use it on Windows 11? System Configuration explained.

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20 février 2025 à 08:00

On Windows 11, you can use the System Configuration (msconfig) tool to manage various aspects of the boot settings and troubleshoot issues.

Windows 11 msconfig

The latest Windows 11 update did not end support for older Intel chips. Here's the source of the confusion.

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19 février 2025 à 10:12

Confusion caused by a support document led many to believe Windows 11 dropped support for many older Intel chips, but that is not the case.

Intel 9th Gen chip sticker on a laptop

Windows Central Podcast: What's next for Windows 11?

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8 février 2025 à 14:57

Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden host this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and on the agenda is Windows 11 and what looks to be next for the platform, including new features and Selenium. And more!

The Windows 11 Start menu apps list.

Best tips I use to boost search efficiency on File Explorer for Windows 11