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Windows 11 Is Getting a Faster Dark Mode Switch — And Finally Fixing the Annoying File Explorer Flash

Par : Nayan
10 mars 2026 à 12:31
Microsoft is testing a major quality-of-life improvement for Windows 11 users: a faster way to toggle dark mode directly from Quick Settings. The update also addresses one of the most frustrating bugs in the operating system — the bright white “flash” that appears in File Explorer while using dark mode. These changes are currently rolling […]

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  • Microsoft Rolling Out Important Secure Boot Security Update for Windows PCs
    Microsoft has begun rolling out a critical security update for Windows devices that refreshes the system’s Secure Boot certificates. The update is being delivered through Windows Update and is designed to ensure Windows systems remain secure as older certificates approach expiration. Why This Update Matters The update replaces the original 2011 Secure Boot certificates, which […]
     

Microsoft Rolling Out Important Secure Boot Security Update for Windows PCs

Par : Nayan
10 mars 2026 à 00:30
Microsoft has begun rolling out a critical security update for Windows devices that refreshes the system’s Secure Boot certificates. The update is being delivered through Windows Update and is designed to ensure Windows systems remain secure as older certificates approach expiration. Why This Update Matters The update replaces the original 2011 Secure Boot certificates, which […]

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  • Microsoft Delays Mandatory Switch to New Outlook Until 2027
    Microsoft has officially confirmed that businesses will not be forced to move to the new version of Microsoft Outlook until 2027, extending the transition timeline by at least a year. The decision comes after significant feedback from enterprise customers who said they needed more time to adapt to the redesigned Outlook experience and ensure compatibility […]
     

Microsoft Delays Mandatory Switch to New Outlook Until 2027

Par : Nayan
7 mars 2026 à 09:26
Microsoft has officially confirmed that businesses will not be forced to move to the new version of Microsoft Outlook until 2027, extending the transition timeline by at least a year. The decision comes after significant feedback from enterprise customers who said they needed more time to adapt to the redesigned Outlook experience and ensure compatibility […]

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  • Microsoft Shuts Down “Windows 12 Subscription OS” Rumors
    Rumors about a subscription-based version of Windows have been spreading across tech communities recently. Some reports suggested that Microsoft was preparing to launch an AI-powered Windows 12 operating system in 2026 that would require a monthly subscription. However, new information indicates that those claims are false or greatly exaggerated. According to recent reports, Microsoft has […]
     

Microsoft Shuts Down “Windows 12 Subscription OS” Rumors

Par : Nayan
5 mars 2026 à 12:57
Rumors about a subscription-based version of Windows have been spreading across tech communities recently. Some reports suggested that Microsoft was preparing to launch an AI-powered Windows 12 operating system in 2026 that would require a monthly subscription. However, new information indicates that those claims are false or greatly exaggerated. According to recent reports, Microsoft has […]

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  • Microsoft Sparks Backlash After Banning “Microslop” on Discord
    In a surprising turn of events this week, Microsoft found itself at the center of a fresh online controversy after temporarily banning the word “Microslop” on its official Copilot Discord server — a move that ultimately led to the server being locked after widespread backlash and creative protest from users. 🔍 What Is “Microslop”? “Microslop” […]
     

Microsoft Sparks Backlash After Banning “Microslop” on Discord

Par : Nayan
4 mars 2026 à 10:18
In a surprising turn of events this week, Microsoft found itself at the center of a fresh online controversy after temporarily banning the word “Microslop” on its official Copilot Discord server — a move that ultimately led to the server being locked after widespread backlash and creative protest from users. 🔍 What Is “Microslop”? “Microslop” […]

Visual Studio 2026 Brings AI Deeper Into Development and It’s 90% Off Right Now

2 septembre 2026 à 09:00

Microsoft's latest 64-bit IDE adds AI-assisted coding, faster performance, and advanced collaboration tools.

The post Visual Studio 2026 Brings AI Deeper Into Development and It’s 90% Off Right Now appeared first on TechRepublic.

Windows 11 KB5079473 is here with some actually GOOD upgrades — here's what's rolling out this Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday updates are rolling out on Windows 11, and this month there's some actually good improvements coming to enhance your PC.

Windows 11 Start Logo

Windows 11 Start Logo

Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with "too many coincidences" — Microsoft's plan or just user error?

Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who’s really in control.

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who’s really in control.

Microsoft just delayed one highly anticipated Windows 11 feature — but this hidden one slipped through the cracks

Windows 11 may have delayed the new agenda view, but a hidden Taskbar feature has surfaced that finally lets users reclaim their screen real estate.

Windows 11 Action Center calendar

The quick settings menu in the Windows 11 taskbar will soon support hiding items.

Windows 11 Pro tips every modern worker should know in 2026

These Windows 11 Pro tips help secure your PC, test software safely, and access your work computer remotely using built-in tools.

Windows 11 advanced features

Windows 11 advanced features

Microsoft confirms that a highly anticipated new Taskbar feature coming to Windows 11 in 2026 has been delayed — promises to "ensure it meets our quality standards"

Microsoft's upcoming agenda view for the Taskbar on Windows 11 has been pushed back, with the first preview now expected to debut "in the coming months" instead of last year.

Windows 11 agenda view on a Dell XPS

Windows 11 agenda view on a Dell XPS

I love this modern take on Microsoft's File Explorer with a modern AI semantic search — too bad it’s just a Windows 12 concept

Microsoft’s File Explorer has looked the same for decades. This Windows 12 concept shows how it could finally get the glow-up it deserves.

Windows 12 concept design of a revamped File Explorer

Microsoft’s File Explorer has looked the same for decades. This Windows 12 concept shows how it could finally get the glow-up it deserves.

Someone rebuilt Task Scheduler for Windows 11 and it goes way harder than it has any right to

FluentTaskScheduler is a free, open-source wrapper that brings a modern interface for the built-in Task Scheduler on Windows 11. It's not perfect, but it's promising.

Mockup of FluentTaskScheduler app for Windows 11

Mockup of FluentTaskScheduler app for Windows 11

No Windows 12 in 2026, so here’s the wishlist Microsoft should steal

Microsoft may not be releasing Windows 12 this year, as its roadmap is focused on improving user sentiment around Windows 11. Still, my wishlist for Windows 12 is already in the wild.

Collage of new features that we wish would happen in a "Windows 12" OS.

Collage of new features that we wish would happen in a "Windows 12" OS.

Microsoft delays the “New Outlook takeover” again — admins get one more year to panic in peace

Microsoft has delayed the opt-out phase of its new Outlook for Windows rollout until March 2027, giving enterprise administrators another year to prepare for the transition away from classic Outlook.

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

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