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Microsoft confirms plans to integrate Copilot with the Taskbar on Windows 11 this summer: Ask Copilot expected to debut "mid-2026"

First announced last year, a new document has confirmed that Microsoft's upcoming "Ask Copilot" feature for Windows 11's Taskbar is arriving mid-2026.

Ask Copilot search box on the Taskbar

Ask Copilot search box on the Taskbar

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Microsoft’s Surface launch was so quiet I regret paying attention

This year’s Spring Surface drop arrived with no event, no excitement, and no clear strategy; just another quiet refresh at a time when the brand needs direction.

Laptop on a desk displaying a webpage about Surface Laptop for Business. The screen shows colorful product images and text. Soft pink and blue lighting in the background.

Laptop on a desk displaying a webpage about Surface Laptop for Business. The screen shows colorful product images and text. Soft pink and blue lighting in the background.

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I tested Windows 11’s return of taskbar positioning and resizing, and it’s not the classic Windows 10 experience

Microsoft brings back Taskbar positioning and smaller Taskbar options on Windows 11, though some Windows 10 features remain missing.

Windows 11 desktop with colorful wave background. A Start menu overlay shows pinned apps like Microsoft Edge and Teams, organized by category in a grid layout.

Windows 11 desktop with colorful wave background. A Start menu overlay shows pinned apps like Microsoft Edge and Teams, organized by category in a grid layout.

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Microsoft Finally Fixes the Annoying Floating Copilot Button in Word and Excel

Microsoft is rolling out new customization options for the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint after many users complained that the feature blocked important content while working on documents and spreadsheets. The company is now giving users more control over where the Copilot Dynamic Action Button appears and how it behaves across Microsoft […]

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Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8497 Brings Smarter Accessibility, Taskbar Tweaks, and More Control

Microsoft is continuing its rapid evolution of Windows 11 with the release of Experimental Preview Build 26300.8497, giving Windows Insiders another early look at features that could shape the future of the desktop experience. The latest experimental build focuses heavily on accessibility improvements, taskbar customization, UI refinements, and insider testing stability. It also highlights Microsoft’s […]

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Windows 11 distancé par Ubuntu sur le monstrueux Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 d'AMD

Nos confrères de chez Phoronix ont publié un comparatif des performances du tout nouveau Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 d'AMD sous deux systèmes : Windows 11 et Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Le verdict est sans appel, Linux prend une avance très nette sur Windows sur la majorité des charges de travail testées.

Petit point pour ceux qui décrochent dès qu'on parle de processeur. Le 9950X3D2, c'est une variante Dual Edition du processeur haut de gamme d'AMD pour le grand public. Elle embarque 16 cœurs, 32 threads, et surtout une particularité plutôt rare : une mémoire cache 3D (le V-Cache, une couche de mémoire ultra-rapide empilée physiquement sur la puce) présente sur les deux blocs de cœurs, là où les versions précédentes n'en avaient que sur un seul.

En pratique, les deux moitiés du processeur peuvent piocher dans une grosse réserve de mémoire rapide, ce qui accélère pas mal de calculs gourmands.

Phoronix a fait tourner ses batteries de benchmarks habituelles : compilation de code, encodage vidéo, calcul scientifique, rendu 3D, base de données. Sur la majorité de ces tests, Ubuntu 26.04 arrive devant Windows 11, parfois de quelques pourcents, parfois beaucoup plus selon la charge. Quand on additionne tout, ça donne une moyenne nettement à l'avantage du pingouin.

C'est un constat qui revient quasi à chaque test du genre depuis plusieurs années. Linux fait souvent mieux tourner les processeurs serveur ou les CPU multi-cœurs musclés que Windows, notamment parce que son ordonnanceur (le bout du système qui décide quel programme tourne sur quel cœur et à quel moment) est plus malin avec les architectures complexes.

AMD, avec son design en deux blocs séparés et son cache 3D asymétrique, est typiquement le genre de processeur où ça compte vraiment.

Côté Windows, c'est un peu toujours la même histoire. Microsoft a fait des efforts ces dernières années pour mieux gérer les Ryzen, mais le système traîne encore quelques inefficacités et un fond plus lourd. Pour un gamer pur, ça n'a probablement pas grand impact. Mais pour un développeur, un créateur de contenu ou quelqu'un qui compile son propre code, l'écart commence vraiment à avoir du sens.

On peut d'ailleurs se demander si AMD finira par sortir une version officiellement labellisée Linux. Pour l'instant, rien d'annoncé. Mais bon, qu'un constructeur grand public reconnaisse explicitement que son matos tourne mieux sous Linux serait déjà une petite révolution culturelle.

Source : Phoronix

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Microsoft finally begins testing movable and resizable Taskbar on Windows 11, restoring key customization features many users missed

Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.

Windows 11 Start Logo

The Taskbar is no longer limited to the bottom of screens on Windows 11.

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Microsoft fixes annoying BitLocker lockout — but only for Windows 11, leaving Windows 10 stuck

Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.

Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.

Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.

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Windows 11’s May update is causing install failures and slow internet — here’s what we know

Windows 11 update KB5089549 is reportedly failing to install for some users, while others say the May 2026 update slows internet speeds.

Windows Update settings showing available updates, with a download button highlighted. Light blue desktop background and taskbar visible.

Windows Update settings showing available updates, with a download button highlighted. Light blue desktop background and taskbar visible.

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Microsoft and its partners are rebuilding how Windows 11 talks to hardware to save your PC from itself

Microsoft is teaming up with hardware makers to improve driver reliability and make managing drivers a cleaner experience.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor up close

AMD is one of several partners collaborating with Microsoft to increase driver reliability.

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Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms: New 'Low Latency Profile' improvements confirmed to "accelerate app launches and core shell experiences"

Windows 11's highly anticipated Low Latency Profile performance feature is now in the final round of testing, with rollout expected to begin within the next few weeks.

Windows 11 Taskbar closeup

Windows 11 is getting a nice performance upgrade in the next few weeks.

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Microsoft will soon let you pause Windows 11 updates indefinitely and automatically roll back faulty drivers — solving half of my problems with the OS

Windows Update’s new rollback feature rescues systems from crashes and instability by allowing you to roll back problematic drivers.

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

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Dell SupportAssist is crashing some Windows 11 PCs, causing them to enter reboot loops. Here's how to stop it.

Dell SupportAssist is causing BSOD reboot loops on some Windows 11 PCs. Here’s how to disable or remove the crashing service.

Side profile of the new Dell XPS 14 (2026) with LCD and latest Intel Core Ultra 3 processor.

Dell's XPS 14 (2026) is one of the latest PCs that may be affected by this Dell SupportAssist app issue.

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“Dragging windows is finally easier”: I break down the Windows 11 tweak that quietly improves daily use

PowerToys adds Grab And Move to Windows 11, letting you drag and resize windows from anywhere using simple shortcuts.

A laptop screen displaying Windows 11, featuring the "Grab And Move" settings window of PowerToys. The desktop background is colorful and vibrant.

A laptop screen displaying Windows 11, featuring the "Grab And Move" settings window of PowerToys. The desktop background is colorful and vibrant.

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Xbox mode got overshadowed by this awesome new addition to Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday update

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update enables haptic "bumps" for compatible mice and adds a console-inspired Xbox mode for PC gamers.

A sleek black ergonomic computer mouse with a vertical design, featuring a silver scroll wheel, rests on a textured surface in front of a blue background.

A sleek black ergonomic computer mouse with a vertical design, featuring a silver scroll wheel, rests on a textured surface in front of a blue background.

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I dug into how Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 toward fully native apps, and it could lead to major speed gains

Microsoft is launching an AI agent and development templates to streamline native development on Windows 11.

WinUI agent for GitHub Copilot

The WinUI agent plugin includes eight specialized skills to help create, package, and debug native Windows applications.

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