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Reçu — 19 février 2026 ⏭ Microsoft

Is it time to leave Discord? We asked Windows Central readers as the platform faces severe backlash over age verification — and ties to Peter Thiel

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
19 février 2026 à 14:50
We asked you if Discord's latest decisions have crossed a red line, and the answer is clear.

Windows Central readers and Discord

Windows Central readers and Discord

"The majority of the attacks allow recovery of passwords" — New research suggests your favorite password manager might not be as secure as you thought

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
19 février 2026 à 13:01
A new paper posits that major password managers are vulnerable to several different types of attack, with results as severe as complete vault takeovers. Here's what you need to know.

The logo for online password manager service "LastPass" is reflected on the internal discs of a hard drive.

The logo for online password manager service "LastPass" is reflected on the internal discs of a hard drive.

Microsoft just pulled off a breakthrough in glass‑based data storage — and the implications are way bigger than you think

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
19 février 2026 à 09:29
Traditional storage methods are quite precarious. They're prone to degradation over time, and they're sensitive to heat, moisture, and magnetism. Using glass solves all of those problems, and Microsoft just had a big breakthrough.

Microsoft Project Silica

Microsoft Project Silica

Two of the lightest-ever Windows laptops launch soon — here's how Lenovo and ASUS with Snapdragon and Intel CPUs compare

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18 février 2026 à 11:39
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition wants to compete with the glorious ASUS Zenbook A14, also refreshed for 2026. I put together this comparison to help you pick the perfect laptop for your needs.

Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition vs. Zenbook A14 (2026)

Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition vs. Zenbook A14 (2026)

Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity — Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
18 février 2026 à 09:40
Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

Windows 11 5G on a Samsung laptop

5G connectivity is about to get a lot better for pro users and for enterprise IT teams.

Microsoft is on a win streak with nostalgia games — Who thought we'd have new Age of Empires 2 and Diablo 2 expansions in the same week?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
17 février 2026 à 12:12
For veteran gamers who have been at it for decades, this week's new content for Age of Empires 2 and Diablo 2 feels like time travel. Kudos to Microsoft for preserving these games the right way.

Diablo 2 and Age of Empires 2

Two of my favorite games from my childhood have received new updates within one week in 2026.

AppControl has replaced Task Manager on all my PCs — Why can't Windows match the level of hardware and software monitoring from a free app?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
17 février 2026 à 11:29
I decided to test out a new monitoring app for Windows called AppControl, and after only a few days of use, I've sworn off Task Manager. Best part? AppControl is completely free.

Task Manager Hotline Bling meme

AppControl has a clean UI that makes it easy for beginners to understand what's happening on their PC.

Reçu — 9 février 2026 ⏭ Microsoft

Dell's XPS 14 (2026) is more affordable, but is the new XPS 16 a better overall choice? This comparison can help you make the right decision.

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
8 février 2026 à 07:30
Dell resurrected its XPS 14 and XPS 16 for 2026, and they arrive with an all-new design and new performance hardware. I can help you choose the right laptop for your needs based on design, performance, display, and more.

Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs. XPS 16 (2026)

Dell XPS 14 (2026) vs. XPS 16 (2026)

"We recommend using search engines other than Bing" — 1.5 million Neocities sites are blocked by Microsoft's search engine, and AI support bots aren't helping

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
6 février 2026 à 10:00
Neocities is home to almost 1.5 million human-made websites, keeping the GeoCities dream alive. Bing search would rather promote dangerous clone sites, and the Neocities founder isn't having any luck with AI-powered support.

Neocities blocked by Bing search

Neocities blocked by Bing search

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

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
4 février 2026 à 10:53
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.

Microsoft quietly kills off 3D Viewer app — the Mixed Reality-era app will disappear from the Microsoft Store later this year

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
4 février 2026 à 09:08
Microsoft has moved its 3D Viewer app onto the deprecated list, and it's expected to disappear from the Microsoft Store in July 2026. I have some suggestions as to what you can use instead.

3D Viewer deprecated

3D Viewer deprecated

Reçu — 3 février 2026 ⏭ Microsoft

"The AI web should respect quality content" — How Microsoft's new Publisher Content Marketplace aims to save your favorite sites from extinction

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
3 février 2026 à 15:00
Microsoft has unveiled the Publisher Content Marketplace, a new initiative that aims to compensate publishers for quality content while helping better train AI tools. Win-win?

Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., speaks during the company event on AI technologies in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Even Raspberry Pi isn't safe from the RAMpocalypse — Second price hike in three months pushes 16GB Pi 5 beyond $200

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3 février 2026 à 11:04
Raspberry Pi is one of the most affordable ways to get your hands on a computer, but memory shortages are causing unwanted price hikes for the company. Here's what you need to know.

A microchip on a Raspberry Pi personal computer on the production line at the Sony UK Technology Centre in Pencoed, UK, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

Firefox's new AI kill switch reminds me that Edge still doesn't have a similar feature — a one-click toggle would only make Microsoft's browser more appealing

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
3 février 2026 à 10:34
Mozilla announced that it's giving its Firefox browser an AI kill switch, making it easy to disable all AI enhancements with one click. Microsoft needs to add something similar to Edge instead of making us chase down individual settings.

Edge vs. Firefox AI toggle

Notepad++ compromised by "state-sponsored hackers" — Here's what you need to do if you use the popular Notepad alternative

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
2 février 2026 à 11:02
The popular Notepad alternative's team just published a security update detailing the effects of a state-sponsored hack. Here's what you need to know, including how to protect yourself going forward.

Notepad++ hijacked

Reçu — 1 février 2026 ⏭ Microsoft

Orico's straightforward Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure proves they'll only get more popular as storage prices rise

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
31 janvier 2026 à 09:00
SSD enclosures aren't a new idea, but those with Thunderbolt 5 performance are still fairly rare. Orico's X50 counts itself among the few products, and it's been nothing but a boon to my workflow.

Orico X50

NVIDIA releases driver update for Maxwell and Pascal GPUs — it focuses only on security fixes, but it's still crucial for the older cards

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
30 janvier 2026 à 16:04
Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs no longer receive Game Ready Driver updates, but that doesn't mean NVIDIA is ignoring them. If you have an older card, I recommend you grab this security update targeting five vulnerabilities.

NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti

A new open‑source Notepad clone brings back the fast, minimal editor we loved — while Microsoft's Windows 11 version keeps getting more bloated

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
30 janvier 2026 à 10:40
Not happy with the direction that Windows 11's Notepad app is taking? Don't want to use Notepad++? This free, open-source alternative is available on GitHub.

Notepad bloated on a desk

Age of Empires 2's competitive scene is thriving — Pro play is at its best, and a grand finale is set for one of the world's most iconic venues

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30 janvier 2026 à 08:00
Age of Empires 2 is the game that refuses to go away, and if anything, it's only getting more popular. The professional competitive scene is delivering some of the best matches ever; here's how to get caught up on the action before the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium grand finale in April.

Red Bull Wololo: Londinium

Maingear's new Retro98 gaming PC takes me back to LAN parties and 56K modems — you'll have to be quick to nab one of these limited-edition models

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
29 janvier 2026 à 09:06
Maingear has a new limited-edition Retro98 pre-built gaming PC with the fastest performance hardware possible packed inside. Only 32 of the standard models are being produced, so don't miss checking it out.

Maingear Retro98

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