Microsoft begins rolling out new Start menu on Windows 11 — here's everything you should know

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28 octobre 2025 à 18:46

The new Start menu that Microsoft unveiled for Windows 11 earlier this year is now beginning to roll out for users who install the latest optional non-security update.

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Microsoft’s Ignite 2025 keynote shake‑up: Althoff replaces Nadella

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27 octobre 2025 à 15:36

Microsoft has confirmed that Satya Nadella will be skipping Ignite 2025, with newly appointed CEO of commercial Judson Althoff leading the main keynote instead.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Windows 11's Taskbar search box is getting a handy upgrade soon

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27 octobre 2025 à 11:07

Microsoft has announced a new "Copy & Search" feature for Windows 11 that streamlines searching the web for text copied to your clipboard using the search box on the Taskbar.

Semantic Search coming to Windows 11.

Word is changing forever—your new documents will now live in the cloud by default

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8 octobre 2025 à 14:00

A new update for Word has changed how the app handles new documents. Going forward, the app will automatically save everything to OneDrive with autosave enabled.

Microsoft Word Editor

This new Windows 11 Copilot+ PC offers AI power and modern design at a price that makes upgrading from Windows 10 a no‑brainer

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7 octobre 2025 à 12:57

This could be one of the best deals we've seen on a Copilot+ PC this Amazon Prime Day. Snag a 40% discount on this Acer Aspire 14 while stocks last!

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This Windows 11 Copilot+ PC proves you can get speed, smarts, and style without overspending

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7 octobre 2025 à 08:15

Grab yourself a Snapdragon X-powered Windows 11 Copilot+ PC with a 15-inch display and large keyboard and trackpad for just $499 for Amazon Prime Day.

Lenovo IdeaPad Deal

Why the Surface Pro 11 with OLED has become our favorite 2‑in‑1 for work and play

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7 octobre 2025 à 06:55

This incredible Surface Pro 11 deal nets you an OLED display, Snapdragon X Elite, and 16GB RAM for just $899 for Amazon Prime Day. But only while stocks last!

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

The Surface Pro 12‑inch proves you can get premium performance and portability without overspending

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7 octobre 2025 à 05:18

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch has been on the market since the spring, and it's now the lowest price it's ever been with a $150 saving to be had for Amazon Prime members.

Surface Pro Amazon Prime Day

Microsoft triples down and blocks even more Microsoft Account bypasses on Windows 11 — an online account is non-negotiable

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6 octobre 2025 à 18:23

Microsoft is once again blocking the ability to bypass a Microsoft Account when setting up a Windows 11 PC for the first time.

Windows 11 OOBE sign-in

Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11's unreliable 'update and shut down' option when you have an update pending

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6 octobre 2025 à 17:19

The latest Windows 11 preview build includes a fix for the infamous "update and shutdown" bug where your PC wouldn't actually shut down after installing an update.

Windows Update

The keyboard is basically free if you buy this Surface Pro 12-inch from Best Buy right now — but only for a limited time!

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6 octobre 2025 à 08:29

In honor of Amazon's Prime Day sales, Best Buy is doing some sales of its own, and right now you can grab a Surface Pro 12-inch with keyboard for less than the price of the tablet on its own.

First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.

Microsoft begins rolling out highly anticipated Taskbar feature for Windows 11 power users

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6 octobre 2025 à 07:04

Multiple-monitor users will finally be able to open the notification center on displays that aren't their primary monitor with the latest Windows 11 update.

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Is Windows about to get interesting again?

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6 octobre 2025 à 06:50

Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like?

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Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small and affordable package, with support for a clever dock

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6 octobre 2025 à 06:37

The new Beelink SER9 Pro is an affordable premium mini PC with great performance for productivity or creative workflows. It can also do a bit of gaming, and is an all round pleasure to use.

Beelink SER9 PRo

You have just ONE week remaining before your Windows 10 PC runs out of support — here's what you need to know

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4 octobre 2025 à 05:11

Windows 10 support ends October 14. That means you have just one week remaining before your PC becomes unsupported. Here's what that means and how you can ensure your PC remains secure.

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Microsoft is building a new OneDrive app for Windows 11 complete with redesigned gallery interface — here's your first look

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2 octobre 2025 à 20:21

OneDrive is getting its own dedicated app experience on Windows 11, complete with a new gallery view and modern interface.

OneDrive app for Windows 11

Microsoft's Windows XP Crocs are here — here's how to acquire your own pair

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2 octobre 2025 à 07:12

Microsoft has launched its Windows XP Crocs via a sweepstakes that you can enter via Instagram. Here's everything you need to know.

Windows XP Crocs

Microsoft 365 Premium is a new monthly subscription that combines Office and Copilot Pro — and it comes with shiny new icons

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1 octobre 2025 à 12:39

Microsoft has announced a new productivity subscription that combines Microsoft 365 Family and Copilot Pro under one $20 a month subscription dubbed Microsoft 365 Premium.

New Office icons

Windows 7 usage seemingly skyrockets as users refuse to upgrade to Windows 11 in wake of Windows 10 end of support

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1 octobre 2025 à 08:30

StatCounter reports that Windows 7 has gained almost 10% market share in the last month, just as Windows 10 support is coming to an end. But it's probably just an anomaly.

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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 issues and offers potential workarounds

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30 septembre 2025 à 15:38

With the next version of Windows 11 now generally available, Microsoft has confirmed that there are a couple of known issues to be aware of if you're upgrading right away.

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