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Microsoft Edge for mobile could make me ditch Chrome for good: Free YouTube background play without interruptions
Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.
17 avril 2026 à 06:01

Microsoft Edge for mobile could make me ditch Chrome for good: Free YouTube background play without interruptions

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17 avril 2026 à 06:01

Google hid YouTube background play behind a paywall, but Microsoft Edge Canary just brought it back for free.

In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.

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"Over 3.3 million downloads": This Linux alternative to Windows 11 is winning over Microsoft's customers with a huge update
Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.Zorin OS logo on top of the Windows 11 logoZorin OS logo on top of the Windows 11 logo
17 avril 2026 à 05:46

"Over 3.3 million downloads": This Linux alternative to Windows 11 is winning over Microsoft's customers with a huge update

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17 avril 2026 à 05:46

Zorin OS 18.1 surpasses 3.3M downloads, offering smart native alternatives to Windows apps and posing a real threat to Microsoft’s market share.

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"The fastest path towards reinstatement": Microsoft responds to developer backlash after account termination — but identity verification remains non-negotiable
Microsoft has rolled out a fast‑track process to reinstate suspended Windows Hardware Developer accounts, easing recovery for critical driver publishers.A binary code and Microsoft logo are seen in this multpiple exposure illustration photo.A binary code and Microsoft logo are seen in this multpiple exposure illustration photo.
16 avril 2026 à 07:07

"The fastest path towards reinstatement": Microsoft responds to developer backlash after account termination — but identity verification remains non-negotiable

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16 avril 2026 à 07:07

Microsoft has rolled out a fast‑track process to reinstate suspended Windows Hardware Developer accounts, easing recovery for critical driver publishers.

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Microsoft's VP just reworked a Windows 11 feature to make it "comfortable" for macOS users — if they ever decide to switch
Microsoft veteran Scott Hanselman, VP of Developer Community, built Peek Desktop (inspired by macOS Sonoma's Click Wallpaper to Reveal Desktop feature) to help Windows 11 users easily hide all open windows with a single click on the desktop.Windows 11 Start LogoWindows 11 Start Logo
16 avril 2026 à 06:52

Microsoft's VP just reworked a Windows 11 feature to make it "comfortable" for macOS users — if they ever decide to switch

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16 avril 2026 à 06:52

Microsoft veteran Scott Hanselman, VP of Developer Community, built Peek Desktop (inspired by macOS Sonoma's Click Wallpaper to Reveal Desktop feature) to help Windows 11 users easily hide all open windows with a single click on the desktop.

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I've finally found a loophole to block a specific type of YouTube ads, and it won’t cost you a dime: Just a little teamwork
YouTube viewers can now work together to prevent ads from playing during livestreams without paying for Premium.EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28: An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the YouTube logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28: An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the YouTube logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada
15 avril 2026 à 06:03

I've finally found a loophole to block a specific type of YouTube ads, and it won’t cost you a dime: Just a little teamwork

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15 avril 2026 à 06:03

YouTube viewers can now work together to prevent ads from playing during livestreams without paying for Premium.

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28: An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the YouTube logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Microsoft veteran says the Task Manager was under 80 KB because "small was fast and fast mattered" — but wishes "we had carried more of that taste, not the suffering"
Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer shares why the original Task Manager was lean, fast, and designed to stay calm when Windows crashed.Dave W. Plummer at MicrosoftDave W. Plummer at Microsoft
15 avril 2026 à 05:51

Microsoft veteran says the Task Manager was under 80 KB because "small was fast and fast mattered" — but wishes "we had carried more of that taste, not the suffering"

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15 avril 2026 à 05:51

Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer shares why the original Task Manager was lean, fast, and designed to stay calm when Windows crashed.

Dave W. Plummer at Microsoft

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ChatGPT’s refusal to admit mistakes is getting out of hand, and this exchange proves it
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that ChatGPT doesn't have the capability to keep track of time, but the chatbot insists it does.In this photo illustration OpenAI ChatGPT icon is displayed on a mobile phone screen in Ankara, Turkiye on August 13, 2024.In this photo illustration OpenAI ChatGPT icon is displayed on a mobile phone screen in Ankara, Turkiye on August 13, 2024.
8 avril 2026 à 14:32

ChatGPT’s refusal to admit mistakes is getting out of hand, and this exchange proves it

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8 avril 2026 à 14:32

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that ChatGPT doesn't have the capability to keep track of time, but the chatbot insists it does.

In this photo illustration OpenAI ChatGPT icon is displayed on a mobile phone screen in Ankara, Turkiye on August 13, 2024.

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"I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief
TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.Copilot button on a Windows laptopTypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress, and that includes the Copilot key.
8 avril 2026 à 06:17

"I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief

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8 avril 2026 à 06:17

TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.

Copilot button on a Windows laptop

TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress, and that includes the Copilot key.

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Microsoft's Azure cloud platform problems stem from AI, according to a former engineer: "Those disruptions built up."
An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.The American file hosting and cloud computing service owned by Microsoft, Azure logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip and symbol in the background.An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.
8 avril 2026 à 05:27

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform problems stem from AI, according to a former engineer: "Those disruptions built up."

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8 avril 2026 à 05:27

An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.

The American file hosting and cloud computing service owned by Microsoft, Azure logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip and symbol in the background.

An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.

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“Copilot is in a survival scramble”: I break down Microsoft’s chaotic AI strategy shift — and why I’m still trying to figure out where this all leads next
An AI expert mapped more than 80 Copilot products, sparking debate over whether it’s branding brilliance or confusion.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on a Microsoft Copilot backgroundMicrosoft's Copilot strategy under CEO Satya Nadella has experts raising questions.
7 avril 2026 à 07:12

“Copilot is in a survival scramble”: I break down Microsoft’s chaotic AI strategy shift — and why I’m still trying to figure out where this all leads next

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7 avril 2026 à 07:12

An AI expert mapped more than 80 Copilot products, sparking debate over whether it’s branding brilliance or confusion.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on a Microsoft Copilot background

Microsoft's Copilot strategy under CEO Satya Nadella has experts raising questions.

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Microsoft dismisses a trending Bing-era disclaimer that "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only": There's no reason for you to worry about this outdated language
Copilot's terms of use indicated that it's for entertainment purposes only. However, Microsoft has indicated that the phrasing is a legacy language from when Copilot originally launched as a search companion service in Bing.In this photo illustration, Microsoft Copilot AI logo is seen on a smartphone screen.Microsoft has indicated that the trending Copilot terms are old news.
7 avril 2026 à 06:53

Microsoft dismisses a trending Bing-era disclaimer that "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only": There's no reason for you to worry about this outdated language

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7 avril 2026 à 06:53

Copilot's terms of use indicated that it's for entertainment purposes only. However, Microsoft has indicated that the phrasing is a legacy language from when Copilot originally launched as a search companion service in Bing.

In this photo illustration, Microsoft Copilot AI logo is seen on a smartphone screen.

Microsoft has indicated that the trending Copilot terms are old news.

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Microsoft now has an AI that can turn hours of audio into text instantly — and businesses will love it
Microsoft has unveiled a host of in-house AI models, including MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2, which will be available via Microsoft Foundry.Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman.AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman leads Microsoft in unveiling a host of in-house AI models, which will be available via Microsoft Foundry.
2 avril 2026 à 10:00

Microsoft now has an AI that can turn hours of audio into text instantly — and businesses will love it

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2 avril 2026 à 10:00

Microsoft has unveiled a host of in-house AI models, including MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2, which will be available via Microsoft Foundry.

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman.

AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman leads Microsoft in unveiling a host of in-house AI models, which will be available via Microsoft Foundry.

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US PC sales grew in 2025 as companies scrambled to ditch Windows 10, but 2026 could be a disaster in waiting
AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.Image of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 (Gen 10) and ASUS Zenbook A14 (2025) laptops.AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.
2 avril 2026 à 05:26

US PC sales grew in 2025 as companies scrambled to ditch Windows 10, but 2026 could be a disaster in waiting

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2 avril 2026 à 05:26

AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.

Image of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 (Gen 10) and ASUS Zenbook A14 (2025) laptops.

AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.

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Microsoft’s growing AI influence is under scrutiny in the UK — here’s what’s happening
The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.Brithish UK flag blowing in the wind with Microsoft logoBrithish UK flag blowing in the wind with Microsoft logo
1 avril 2026 à 06:32

Microsoft’s growing AI influence is under scrutiny in the UK — here’s what’s happening

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1 avril 2026 à 06:32

The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

Brithish UK flag blowing in the wind with Microsoft logo

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Microsoft 365 will soon have helpers that take actions for you — here’s what that means
Microsoft’s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.Microsoft 365 icons with OpenClaw text logo and a cartoon ninja cat riding a lobsterMicrosoft 365 icons with OpenClaw text logo and a cartoon ninja cat riding a lobster
1 avril 2026 à 06:00

Microsoft 365 will soon have helpers that take actions for you — here’s what that means

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1 avril 2026 à 06:00

Microsoft’s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.

Microsoft 365 icons with OpenClaw text logo and a cartoon ninja cat riding a lobster

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Can Apple threaten Microsoft’s grip on the business-centric enterprise sector? Macs become 6‑year investments, boasting fewer crashes and instabilities than Windows PCs
A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment, with a 6-year lifespan compared to Windows PCs' 3-year lifespan.An office worker with a Blue Screen of Death error on a Windows PC.A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment than Windows.
26 mars 2026 à 08:10

Can Apple threaten Microsoft’s grip on the business-centric enterprise sector? Macs become 6‑year investments, boasting fewer crashes and instabilities than Windows PCs

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26 mars 2026 à 08:10

A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment, with a 6-year lifespan compared to Windows PCs' 3-year lifespan.

An office worker with a Blue Screen of Death error on a Windows PC.

A new report reveals that Macs might be considered more of an asset investment than Windows.

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Microsoft’s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs — is the company’s “AI-powered transformation” to blame?
An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.A Microsoft store in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.
26 mars 2026 à 07:24

Microsoft’s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs — is the company’s “AI-powered transformation” to blame?

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26 mars 2026 à 07:24

An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.

A Microsoft store in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.

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"We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now — cutting memory and storage demands by 20%
A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.Start menu in Windows 11A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.
25 mars 2026 à 07:52

"We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now — cutting memory and storage demands by 20%

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25 mars 2026 à 07:52

A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.

Start menu in Windows 11

A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.

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Microsoft could be OpenAI's biggest partner and most substantial IPO risk — raising investor concerns over future valuation
OpenAI’s IPO faces risks from its reliance on Microsoft, Musk’s lawsuits, and soaring compute costs, raising investor concerns about its $730B valuation.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during an OpenAI DevDay event.OpenAI’s IPO faces risks from its reliance on Satya Nadella's Microsoft.
24 mars 2026 à 06:32

Microsoft could be OpenAI's biggest partner and most substantial IPO risk — raising investor concerns over future valuation

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24 mars 2026 à 06:32

OpenAI’s IPO faces risks from its reliance on Microsoft, Musk’s lawsuits, and soaring compute costs, raising investor concerns about its $730B valuation.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during an OpenAI DevDay event.

OpenAI’s IPO faces risks from its reliance on Satya Nadella's Microsoft.

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Microsoft’s latest AI hire frees Mustafa Suleyman to chase superintelligence and build in‑house AI models
Microsoft’s latest hire clears the runway for AI chief Mustafa Suleyman to focus on superintelligence and in‑house models.Mustafa Suleyman, of Microsoft AI, and Ali Farhadi, former chief executive officer of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2)Mustafa Suleyman and Ali Farhadi.
24 mars 2026 à 06:15