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5 amazing open-source apps that everyone should use on Windows 11 — but not the ones you might be thinking of

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Discover five lesser-known open-source apps that significantly improve the clipboard, files, apps, sharing, and media playback on Windows 11.

Three amazing open source apps for Windows 11.

Open-source apps can make Windows 11 significantly more enjoyable to use, and they're totally free.

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Windows Wrap: Microsoft’s new Copilot Reminders show us what not to do — abandon a once-great app

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It’s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

Scooby Doo unmasking meme featuring Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft To Do.

And they would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those meddling users who remember 2020.

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Windows 11 is finally killing off legacy printer drivers in 2026 — and it’s going to shake up a lot of older hardware

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Microsoft is finally discontinuing legacy V3 and V4 printer driver support, starting with the non-security update KB5074105 released in January, changes that will roll out broadly in February 2026. This change could affect some printers from working correctly.

A Lenovo laptop running Windows 11 showing Printer settings with a bunch of old, dusty printers behind the laptop

A Lenovo laptop running Windows 11 showing Printer settings with a bunch of old, dusty printers behind the laptop

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Windows 11 locked me out of Notepad via Microsoft Account bugs — is the 'Thin Client' era ruining my 27 blissful years of PCs?

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
I recently lost the ability to open Notepad and other apps on my Windows 11 PC when Microsoft's servers suffered authentication issues. Has it gone too far?

Notepad icon from Windows 11 in a cartoon jail cell, generated by Gemini

If I can lose access to something as simple as Notepad, then Microsoft has probably take cloud integrations too far.

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Windows 11 moves toward multi-device Bluetooth streaming — but your PC probably isn't invited

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Windows 11's new Shared audio feature lets you stream to two devices at once, but strict hardware requirements mean many PCs are still left behind.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge and S24

The Galaxy Book4 Edge is one of the few devices capable of testing Windows 11's new shared audio feature.

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Windows 11 now locks Storage settings behind admin rights — and it’s going to confuse a lot of people

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Accessing the Storage settings on Windows 11 now triggers a UAC prompt, giving admins an extra layer of security over system files and device security.

Screenshots of Windows 11 Storage settings post February 2026 update

Screenshots of Windows 11 Storage settings post February 2026 update

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This new promo video of the “Windows 11 phone” concept makes the NexPhone look shockingly real — triple‑booting Windows 11, Android, and Linux on actual hardware

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
The NexPhone runs Windows 11, Android, and Linux. With a Q3 2026 launch and a $549 price tag, it's a bold attempt to revive the "PC in your pocket" dream.

Photo of the NexPhone running Windows 11 with a mockup background for contrast.

The NexPhone's Windows 11 interface features a tiled UI inspired by the original Windows Phone.

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Windows 11 beats Linux for most people — here are 4 reasons why, whether fans like it or not

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Windows 11 offers better app compatibility, hardware support, gaming, and less friction than Linux for most desktop users. Here's why it still wins.

Windows 11 desktop with Linux background

Windows 11 desktop with Linux background

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NVIDIA points finger at Windows update — Microsoft patch blamed for PC gaming issues

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
NVIDIA is investigating widespread PC gaming issues that appear to be linked to a January Windows update. Users report performance drops and graphical problems, with uninstalling KB5074109 offering temporary relief.

Windows 11 graphical issues | AI Generated with Gemini

Windows 11 games

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Edge Canary's Read Aloud tool now opens Copilot Vision instead of reading text — a surprising change that could frustrate accessibility-focused users

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Microsoft's experimental Edge Canary build has some changes for the Read Aloud function. Instead of reading the text on the page, it now launches Copilot Vision instead.

Copilot ripping through a Read Aloud page.

Copilot ripping through a Read Aloud page.

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Microsoft to disable NTLM by default in Windows

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Par : AnandKhanse@TWC

Microsoft to disable NTLM by defaultMicrosoft recently announced that it will disable NTLM by default in upcoming Windows releases. New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) is a legacy authentication protocol that uses a challenge-response mechanism to grant access to network resources. Today, Windows uses NTLM when Kerberos authentication fails. In this article, we will discuss why Microsoft has decided to disable […]

The post Microsoft to disable NTLM by default in Windows appeared first on TheWindowsClub News.

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User reactions make it clear Microsoft’s real AI problem on Windows 11 isn’t the tech — it’s trust

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.

Windows 11 Ask Copilot

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Cortana’s gone, Copilot isn’t filling the gap, and Microsoft still can’t decide what Windows’ assistant should be

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Daniel Rubino)
Now that Copilot is the buttoned‑up default for Windows 11, there’s no reason fans shouldn’t get the option to choose Cortana as their AI persona.

Lenovo ThinkPad with the Microsoft Cortana logo and the text "bring her back."

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8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update — Patch Tuesday isn't flashy, but it'll deliver (some) meaningful changes

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Windows 11's February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, Smart App Control changes, and performance improvements. Here's all you need to know.

Windows 11 Resume feature

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You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11’s AI overload — scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift

✇Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
People familiar with Microsoft's plans say the company is moving to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations across in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, after pushback from users.

Mockups with Microsoft's AI agent Copilot in Windows 11 and the Windows 11 taskbar

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