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Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience — power users rejoice!
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directoryWindows 11 UI with option to specify user directory
Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience — power users rejoice!
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.
Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directory
Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directory
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4 new Microsoft Teams features coming next month, including AI you'll actually use and a must-have feature for saving time
Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.Microsoft Teams app and logo running on a laptop and smartphone.Microsoft Teams will roll out two new AI features in April alongside a handful of other improvements.
4 new Microsoft Teams features coming next month, including AI you'll actually use and a must-have feature for saving time
Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.
Microsoft Teams app and logo running on a laptop and smartphone.
Microsoft Teams will roll out two new AI features in April alongside a handful of other improvements.
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Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast
Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central PodcastMac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast
Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast
Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.
Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast
Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast
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I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this
AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.Windows Bliss wallpaper recreated with Windows Central colorsThis combination of Windows 11's "Bloom" wallaper and the Windows Central colors now sits as my desktop background.
I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this
AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.
Windows Bliss wallpaper recreated with Windows Central colors
This combination of Windows 11's "Bloom" wallaper and the Windows Central colors now sits as my desktop background.
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Microsoft's Windows and Devices lead now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella in important leadership shakeup
Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.
Microsoft's Windows and Devices lead now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella in important leadership shakeup
Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.
AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.
AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.
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Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" — reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"
The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.A citrus MacBook Neo laptop displaying Microsoft appsA citrus MacBook Neo laptop displaying Microsoft apps
Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" — reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"
The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.
A citrus MacBook Neo laptop displaying Microsoft apps
A citrus MacBook Neo laptop displaying Microsoft apps
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Is Microsoft's recent return-to-office policy ruining Seattle's traffic? Highway travel speeds slow to a crawl during rush hour
Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.A Microsoft office in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic.
Is Microsoft's recent return-to-office policy ruining Seattle's traffic? Highway travel speeds slow to a crawl during rush hour
Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.
A Microsoft office in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic.
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Microsoft just signed this Teams feature’s retirement papers before its replacement is ready
Microsoft is retiring Teams meeting recording expiration emails on June 1, but the promised setting to keep them active isn't ready yet.Microsoft Teams app and logo running on a laptop and smartphone.Teams is retiring expiration emails in June, but the replacement toggle is still in the works.
Microsoft just signed this Teams feature’s retirement papers before its replacement is ready
Microsoft is retiring Teams meeting recording expiration emails on June 1, but the promised setting to keep them active isn't ready yet.
Microsoft Teams app and logo running on a laptop and smartphone.
Teams is retiring expiration emails in June, but the replacement toggle is still in the works.
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Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox
At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming via unified GDK.Windows 11's new Xbox Mode interfaceWindows 11's new Xbox Mode interface
Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox
At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming via unified GDK.
Windows 11's new Xbox Mode interface
Windows 11's new Xbox Mode interface
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Google has a $3 solution for your outdated PC that can't run Windows 11 — A partnership with Back Market will sell USB drives with ChromeOS Flex ready to install
Since Microsoft effectively killed Windows 10, there have been a lot of old PCs sitting idle. This partnership between Google and Back Market wants to sell you a $3 USB stick full of ChromeOS Flex to revive your old hardware.Lenovo 100s running ChromeOS FlexA Lenovo 100s laptop with ChromeOS Flex welcome screen open on the display.
Google has a $3 solution for your outdated PC that can't run Windows 11 — A partnership with Back Market will sell USB drives with ChromeOS Flex ready to install
Since Microsoft effectively killed Windows 10, there have been a lot of old PCs sitting idle. This partnership between Google and Back Market wants to sell you a $3 USB stick full of ChromeOS Flex to revive your old hardware.
Lenovo 100s running ChromeOS Flex
A Lenovo 100s laptop with ChromeOS Flex welcome screen open on the display.
