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19 février 2026 à 09:27

Windows 11 Insiders can now begin testing early foundational builds that are expected to work towards the next platform release, which is likely to debut in 2027 with version 27H2.

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Microsoft Teams is about to bug you for a default mobile browser to handle external links — guess which one it suggests?

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19 février 2026 à 07:32

Microsoft Teams is about to introduce a mobile browser selector, but it might be just another way to push Edge as the default.

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Microsoft Teams is about to introduce a mobile browser selector.

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.

Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity — Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first

Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

18 février 2026 à 09:40

Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

Windows 11 5G on a Samsung laptop

5G connectivity is about to get a lot better for pro users and for enterprise IT teams.

Microsoft Azure data usage by ICE triples as reports question Microsoft's connection to mass surveillance — “We do not believe ICE is engaged in such activity”

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

18 février 2026 à 09:35

Leaked files show ICE tripled its data on Microsoft Azure to 1,400TB. As AI usage climbs, Microsoft faces fresh scrutiny over its "mass surveillance" pledge.

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

Microsoft’s cloud business has come under renewed scrutiny following reports of a massive surge in data usage by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Microsoft needs to bring back the annual Windows event and stop acting ashamed of the platform

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18 février 2026 à 07:59

Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done this for Windows in a long time.

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

Ex-Microsoft engineer says this is what Windows' Task Manager would "probably" look like today — but it's a "good thing" he stuck to his OS design lane

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18 février 2026 à 07:31

Ex‑Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer reimagines Task Manager with a synthwave‑inspired AI dashboard, showing what it could look like today.

What a futuristic Task Manager would probably look like

A reimagined Task Manager with a synthwave‑inspired AI dashboard, showing what it could look like today.

Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon

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17 février 2026 à 20:11

Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently.

Windows 11 on a Surface Laptop in a neon environment

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.

Screenshot of Windows 11 settings with a skull and crossbones overlay

Microsoft quietly raises Rewards points cost for Xbox gift cards — UK, US and more affected

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17 février 2026 à 15:48

Microsoft has quietly increased the Microsoft Rewards points cost for Xbox gift cards in the US and UK by roughly 5%.

Microsoft Rewards graphics with arrow indicating price increase

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This Windows 11 optimization and cleanup app blends perfectly into your PC's UI — and I never usually care about these 'debloaters'

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

17 février 2026 à 10:18

Updates to Winhance for Windows PCs migrate the app to the WinUI 3 framework to blend with Windows 11's menu styling, offering batch bloatware removal and more.

Winhance running on Surface Pro X

Winhance running on my Surface Pro X might help some of its struggles with 8GB of RAM.

Windows PCs targeted by hackers in a fake CAPTCHA scam to spread malware — Outlook account credentials are at risk

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17 février 2026 à 07:21

Hackers deploy StealC malware in Windows through fake CAPTCHA pages, targeting passwords, crypto wallets, and Outlook emails.

hacker doing computer sabotage using encryption trojan ransomware in hidden base.

Microsoft Teams hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting voice data — violating Illinois biometric privacy laws

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17 février 2026 à 07:01

Illinois users claim Microsoft Teams illegally captured biometric voice data through its transcription tool, sparking a major privacy lawsuit under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).

Microsoft Teams app icon with Illinois state flag

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 Wrap: Microsoft’s new Copilot Reminders show us what not to do — abandon a once-great app

Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

7 février 2026 à 18:49

Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It’s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

Scooby Doo unmasking meme featuring Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft To Do.

And they would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those meddling users who remember 2020.

You can now chat with Microsoft Copilot while setting up your Windows 11 PC for the first time

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7 février 2026 à 08:43

A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup experience on Windows 11.

The new Copilot experience in the OOBE

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