I'm excited about 3 big changes coming soon to your Windows 11 PC — signals of Microsoft's much-needed course correction

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24 mars 2026 à 13:54

Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.

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The Windows 11 March 2026 update was causing sign-in problems, but Microsoft has now fixed it

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23 mars 2026 à 10:29

Windows 11 March 2026 update breaks sign-ins for Teams, OneDrive, and more. Here's the fix and what Microsoft says about a patch.

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The 10 biggest changes coming to Windows 11 Insiders this March — and why they matter

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17 mars 2026 à 17:39

Windows 11's March 2026 Insider builds add custom user folder names in setup, improved debloat policies, new admin protections, and other changes.

Screenshots from Windows 11 Insider update March 2026.

Windows 11 Pro tips every modern worker should know in 2026

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9 mars 2026 à 13:54

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

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

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8 mars 2026 à 11:24

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

Windows 11 users are calling out Microsoft for missing features the OS should have had years ago, and the community is not being subtle about it

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7 mars 2026 à 08:50

The Windows community demands a leaner operating system, an AI master switch, faster search, and full control. The real Windows 11 debate isn't new features.

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We’re not the only ones saying it: Windows 11 desperately needs a single privacy toggle

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19 février 2026 à 14:12

Windows 11 makes privacy confusing. Settings are fragmented, telemetry stays active, and it's time for Microsoft to add a master switch.

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The settings for privacy in Windows 11 are scattered all over the place and can be difficult to find.

14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy

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18 février 2026 à 14:38

On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud sync.

Collage image of privacy and security settings for Windows 11

Windows 11 shares more data than you realize — here are 14 fixes from our in-house Windows expert.

Some users report Windows 11’s February update, KB5077181, is failing to install and causing a range of system issues

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17 février 2026 à 17:13

Windows 11 update KB5077181 fails with error 0x800F0991, 0x800F0922, and more, while some users report Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and graphics issues.

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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

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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

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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

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

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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

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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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

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.

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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.

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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

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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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.

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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