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Microsoft is reportedly considering suing OpenAI after Amazon’s $50B deal shakes their “exclusive” partnership

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Microsoft weighs legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion cloud deal, which could test Azure’s exclusivity.

Google and Microsoft logos on landscape split over AI

Google and Microsoft logos on landscape split over AI

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

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
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.

Screenshots from Windows 11 Insider update March 2026.

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Microsoft Cancels a Major AI Feature in Windows 11 — A Big Shift Away From “AI Overload”

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Par : Nayan
Microsoft has officially canceled one of its most anticipated AI features in Windows 11 — the long-planned Copilot notifications system. The feature, which had been in development for years, was expected to bring AI-powered alerts and suggestions directly into the Windows experience. But now, it’s been quietly scrapped. What Was the Copilot Notifications Feature? The […]

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Microsoft Is Quietly Testing a Big Start Menu Redesign in Windows 11

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Par : Nayan
Microsoft is reportedly experimenting with a major redesign of the Start Menu in Windows 11, signaling that one of the operating system’s most recognizable features could soon look very different. The changes are currently being tested internally and in preview builds, suggesting that Microsoft is exploring ways to improve usability, customization, and performance in the […]

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Microsoft 365 is paywalling most of Copilot in Office apps — what's changing?

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft is stripping Copilot Chat from Office sidebars for non-licensed users on April 15, 2026, rebranding the included version as "Copilot Chat (Basic)."

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Copilot Chat users will need to use the Microsoft 365 Copilot app rather than rely on an integrated version of Copilot in Office.

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Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows 11 Security Patch for Critical Vulnerability

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Microsoft has issued an emergency security update for Windows 11, addressing a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to remotely take control of affected systems. The urgent fix targets a flaw in the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) and was released outside the normal update schedule to help organizations secure their systems as quickly […]

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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Blocks Access to C: Drive

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A serious issue has surfaced in Windows 11, where some users suddenly lose access to their system drive after installing a recent security update. Microsoft has officially acknowledged the bug and says it is actively investigating the problem with affected device manufacturers. The issue can make the C: drive inaccessible, preventing users from opening files, […]

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Microsoft Leadership Shakeup: Rajesh Jha to Retire After 30+ Years, Major Restructuring Announced

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Par : Nayan
A major leadership change is coming to Microsoft as long-time executive Rajesh Jha has announced his retirement after more than three decades at the company. The veteran leader, who currently oversees major products like Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft 365, will step down in June 2026. This move signals a significant organizational shift at […]

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Samsung laptop owners lose their C:\ drive on Windows 11 with "access denied" errors — as Microsoft removes the offending app

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
A critical Windows 11 bug has been traced to the Samsung Galaxy Connect app, prompting Microsoft to pull the app from its Store to stop new installs.

Samsung Galaxy Connect app shown on the Microsoft Store, displayed on a computer monitor

A critical Windows 11 bug has been traced to the Samsung Galaxy Connect app.

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Windows Central’s subreddit just hit 1,000+ members — here’s why you should join us

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Par : [email protected] (Daniel Rubino)
Our subreddit is quickly becoming one of the best places for Windows, Surface, Xbox, and PC fans to talk directly with us and with each other. Here’s why we built it — and why you might want to join.

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Photo of the r/windowscentral subreddit on a laptop display

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Microsoft quietly scraps plans to bring Copilot to notifications and Settings on Windows 11 as it moves to reduce AI bloat across the OS

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
Originally announced in 2024, Microsoft's plan to integrate Copilot across various areas of the Windows 11 shell has been shelved as the company reevaluates its AI approach in the OS.

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A copilot logo with the word "Windows" next to it on an abstract background.

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Windows Wrap: Windows 11’s disastrous year came at the perfect time for Xbox — Project Helix will drag PC gaming to where it needs to be

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Windows 11 struggled in 2025, but it may have paved the way for Project Helix. Microsoft promised to reduce the pain points of Windows 11, and gamers may be the biggest benificiaries.

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Windows 11 PCs will receive Xbox mode next month. That mode is the next evolution of the Xbox Full Screen Experience seen on the Xbox Ally and other devices.

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Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience — power users rejoice!

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
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

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.

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Microsoft Teams will roll out two new AI features in April alongside a handful of other improvements.

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