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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
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.
8 février 2026 à 12:00

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

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8 février 2026 à 12:00

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 11 is finally killing off legacy printer drivers in 2026 — and it’s going to shake up a lot of older hardware
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 laptopA Lenovo laptop running Windows 11 showing Printer settings with a bunch of old, dusty printers behind the laptop
6 février 2026 à 13:16

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

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6 février 2026 à 13:16

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

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Windows 11 now locks Storage settings behind admin rights — and it’s going to confuse a lot of people
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 updateScreenshots of Windows 11 Storage settings post February 2026 update
5 février 2026 à 13:17

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

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5 février 2026 à 13:17

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

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Windows 11 beats Linux for most people — here are 4 reasons why, whether fans like it or not
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 backgroundWindows 11 desktop with Linux background
5 février 2026 à 10:12

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

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5 février 2026 à 10:12

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

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Microsoft just turned Copilot into a cross‑device reminder machine — and your phone is now part of the workflow
Copilot's new Reminders feature lets you schedule alerts from Windows 11, web, or mobile, with notifications delivered straight to your phone.Mockups showing Microsoft Copilot's new Reminders features syncing to an Android smartphoneMockups showing Microsoft Copilot's new Reminders features syncing to an Android smartphone
4 février 2026 à 09:22

Microsoft just turned Copilot into a cross‑device reminder machine — and your phone is now part of the workflow

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

4 février 2026 à 09:22

Copilot's new Reminders feature lets you schedule alerts from Windows 11, web, or mobile, with notifications delivered straight to your phone.

Mockups showing Microsoft Copilot's new Reminders features syncing to an Android smartphone

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User reactions make it clear Microsoft’s real AI problem on Windows 11 isn’t the tech — it’s trust
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
2 février 2026 à 12:19

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

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

2 février 2026 à 12:19

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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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 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
1 février 2026 à 12:00

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

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

1 février 2026 à 12:00

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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Windows 11 running slow? These 3 easy steps declutter it in minutes
Remove bloatware and speed up Windows 11 with three simple methods using setup, Group Policy, or FlyOOBE for a cleaner, faster computer experience.Windows 11 with declutter desktop
1 février 2026 à 10:23

Windows 11 running slow? These 3 easy steps declutter it in minutes

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1 février 2026 à 10:23

Remove bloatware and speed up Windows 11 with three simple methods using setup, Group Policy, or FlyOOBE for a cleaner, faster computer experience.

Windows 11 with declutter desktop

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I found a Linux user who switched to Windows 11 after 8 years of distros — and he actually prefers it. Here's why.
After several years on Linux, a power user switched to Windows 11, and here's his experience and why he likes the operating system.Windows 11 and Linux
29 janvier 2026 à 13:42

I found a Linux user who switched to Windows 11 after 8 years of distros — and he actually prefers it. Here's why.

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

29 janvier 2026 à 13:42

After several years on Linux, a power user switched to Windows 11, and here's his experience and why he likes the operating system.

Windows 11 and Linux

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Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.
In December 2025, Microsoft rolled out at least four preview builds for Windows 11, rolling out a bunch of new features and changes, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), Update Orchestration Platform (UOP), Xbox Full Screen Experience for PCs, Ask Copilot, AI agents for Taskbar, Agent Launchers, and a lot more, and here's all you need to know.Screenshots of the latest Windows 11 Insider builds for December 2025.
20 décembre 2025 à 11:43

Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

20 décembre 2025 à 11:43

In December 2025, Microsoft rolled out at least four preview builds for Windows 11, rolling out a bunch of new features and changes, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), Update Orchestration Platform (UOP), Xbox Full Screen Experience for PCs, Ask Copilot, AI agents for Taskbar, Agent Launchers, and a lot more, and here's all you need to know.

Screenshots of the latest Windows 11 Insider builds for December 2025.

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RAM is getting too expensive to waste memory in Windows 11 — optimize your PC with my tips and keep it running smoothly
On Windows 11, you can reduce RAM usage by limiting startup apps, background services, browser load, and system overhead, and in this guide, I'll show you how.Windows 11 PC with low memory usage
19 décembre 2025 à 07:45

RAM is getting too expensive to waste memory in Windows 11 — optimize your PC with my tips and keep it running smoothly

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19 décembre 2025 à 07:45

On Windows 11, you can reduce RAM usage by limiting startup apps, background services, browser load, and system overhead, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Windows 11 PC with low memory usage

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Windows 11 lets you shrink taskbar icons for a cleaner, more compact look — here’s how to enable smaller icons easily
On Windows 11, you can make the app icons small in the Taskbar right from the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you the easy steps to complete this configuration.IMages showing off smaller icons for Windows 11 for a how-to article.
13 décembre 2025 à 11:56

Windows 11 lets you shrink taskbar icons for a cleaner, more compact look — here’s how to enable smaller icons easily

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13 décembre 2025 à 11:56

On Windows 11, you can make the app icons small in the Taskbar right from the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you the easy steps to complete this configuration.

IMages showing off smaller icons for Windows 11 for a how-to article.

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My top 17 Windows 11 features introduced in 2025 — personal picks from cleaner UI experiences to major PC gaming upgrades
As 2025 comes to an end, explore the top Windows 11 features released in 2025, including Start menu changes, Quick Machine Recovery, Xbox FSE, Battery Percentage in Taskbar, Administrator Protection, widgets, and more.Windows 11 features for 2025
13 décembre 2025 à 09:00

My top 17 Windows 11 features introduced in 2025 — personal picks from cleaner UI experiences to major PC gaming upgrades

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

13 décembre 2025 à 09:00

As 2025 comes to an end, explore the top Windows 11 features released in 2025, including Start menu changes, Quick Machine Recovery, Xbox FSE, Battery Percentage in Taskbar, Administrator Protection, widgets, and more.

Windows 11 features for 2025

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Windows 11's November Insider update brings new features and reveals a new version
Microsoft introduces agentic AI features, visual changes for Widgets and the Lock Screen, and improvements to Quick Machine Recovery and Smart App Control, and reveals version 26H1.Windows 11 first features for November 2025
19 novembre 2025 à 07:04

Windows 11's November Insider update brings new features and reveals a new version

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19 novembre 2025 à 07:04

Microsoft introduces agentic AI features, visual changes for Widgets and the Lock Screen, and improvements to Quick Machine Recovery and Smart App Control, and reveals version 26H1.

Windows 11 first features for November 2025

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How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement
Yes, if you already use a local account on Windows 10, you can upgrade to Windows 11 without having to link your Microsoft account, and here's how.Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11
18 novembre 2025 à 05:47

How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement

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18 novembre 2025 à 05:47

Yes, if you already use a local account on Windows 10, you can upgrade to Windows 11 without having to link your Microsoft account, and here's how.

Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11

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Windows 11’s October Insider update brings 9 features worth trying
In the last two weeks of October 2025, Microsoft released several Insider builds for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 with various visual changes and improvements, including a redesigned About page, the Copy & Search feature, proactive memory diagnostics, and more dark mode improvements for File Explorer.Windows 11 last features in October
29 octobre 2025 à 08:15

Windows 11’s October Insider update brings 9 features worth trying

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

29 octobre 2025 à 08:15

In the last two weeks of October 2025, Microsoft released several Insider builds for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 with various visual changes and improvements, including a redesigned About page, the Copy & Search feature, proactive memory diagnostics, and more dark mode improvements for File Explorer.

Windows 11 last features in October

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How to get started with Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 — A beginner's guide to the AI chatbot and its many integrations
Copilot is more than just an app on Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to get started with the AI chatbot and actions with the app and the integration across the desktop.Using Copilot on Windows 11 with a laptop
28 octobre 2025 à 08:02

How to get started with Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 — A beginner's guide to the AI chatbot and its many integrations

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

28 octobre 2025 à 08:02

Copilot is more than just an app on Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to get started with the AI chatbot and actions with the app and the integration across the desktop.

Using Copilot on Windows 11 with a laptop

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Windows 10 End of Life countdown: Will your pc be obsolete after October 2025?
Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14, 2025, and here's the answer to whether you need to buy a new computer or if you can continue using it safely.Windows 10 desktop on an ASUS Zenbook laptop
11 octobre 2025 à 09:51

Windows 10 End of Life countdown: Will your pc be obsolete after October 2025?

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11 octobre 2025 à 09:51

Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14, 2025, and here's the answer to whether you need to buy a new computer or if you can continue using it safely.

Windows 10 desktop on an ASUS Zenbook laptop

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Windows 10 reaches end of life in 2025 — and upgrading to Windows 11 is easier than you think
As support for Windows 10 comes to an end, you can now upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2 through Windows Update or using the Installation Assistant.Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11
9 octobre 2025 à 10:00

Windows 10 reaches end of life in 2025 — and upgrading to Windows 11 is easier than you think

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9 octobre 2025 à 10:00

As support for Windows 10 comes to an end, you can now upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2 through Windows Update or using the Installation Assistant.

Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11

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Windows 11 Settings app gets major upgrades in 25H2
Windows 11's Settings app in 2025 introduced a slew of changes, including a new "Advanced" page and an AI agent for search. Key additions include Quick Machine Recovery, the ability to show the clock in the Notification Center, more Recall controls, and more.Windows 11 Settings changes for 2025
6 octobre 2025 à 10:09

Windows 11 Settings app gets major upgrades in 25H2

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

6 octobre 2025 à 10:09

Windows 11's Settings app in 2025 introduced a slew of changes, including a new "Advanced" page and an AI agent for search. Key additions include Quick Machine Recovery, the ability to show the clock in the Notification Center, more Recall controls, and more.

Windows 11 Settings changes for 2025

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