“Wait, Windows uses less?”: I break down the surprising requirement that flips the Linux vs. Windows script

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

8 avril 2026 à 15:09

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS raises hardware requirements beyond those of Windows 11, and here's why this is happening.

Screenshot and mockup of Ubuntu's new RAM requirements comparing it to Windows 11

Control Panel Is Slowly Being Removed — Here’s What It Means for Windows Users

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Par : Nayan

8 avril 2026 à 08:05

The End of an Era: Control Panel Is Fading Away For decades, the Control Panel has been a core part of Windows. But now, Microsoft is slowly phasing it out in Windows 11. Instead, everything is being moved to the modern Settings app. Why Is Microsoft Removing Control Panel? 1. It’s Outdated Control Panel was […]

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform problems stem from AI, according to a former engineer: "Those disruptions built up."

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

8 avril 2026 à 05:27

An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.

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An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.

Microsoft rolls out fix for broken Windows Start Menu search

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Par : Sergiu Gatlan

8 avril 2026 à 03:00

Microsoft has pushed a server-side fix for a known issue that broke the Windows Start Menu search feature on some Windows 11 23H2 devices. [...]

Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows 11’s Design — Starting with Settings

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Par : Nayan

7 avril 2026 à 03:01

Big Shift: Windows 11 Design Is Getting Serious After years of mixed design choices, Microsoft is finally doubling down on clean, modern design in Windows 11. And the biggest change starts with one of the most important parts of your PC: The Settings app — the long-term replacement for the old Control Panel. Why the […]

“I finally found something that just works”: I explain the open‑source screenshot tool that beat Snipping Tool and ShareX for me — and why it might become your new default

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

7 avril 2026 à 15:49

Replace Snipping Tool with Yoink. Using this tool, you can capture, edit, record, translate, and share your content seamlessly on Windows 11.

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"This was not opportunistic. It was precision." — How North Korean hackers used Microsoft Teams and Slack to compromise Windows PCs with an elaborate ploy

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

7 avril 2026 à 12:27

Malware ploys from bad actors are getting more elaborate, as axios maintainer Jason Saayman explains how the registry's hijacking was weeks in the making and involved a fake Teams update that delivered a trojan.

North Korean national flags are displayed outside the hall of Chongryon, the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, during its two-day-long general assembly meeting in Tokyo on May 26, 2018

A bad actor out of North Korea is suspected of setting up an axios hijacking that has potentially compromised countless Windows PCs.

Microsoft Is FINALLY Adding a “Feature Flags” Page to Windows 11 — No More ViVeTool Needed

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Par : Nayan

6 avril 2026 à 05:29

After years of frustration, Microsoft is finally working on a built-in way to toggle experimental features in Windows 11—and it could completely change how Insider builds work. A hidden “Feature Flags” page has been spotted in the latest Insider build, and it may eliminate the need for third-party tools like ViVeTool. What Is the New […]

Microsoft Is FORCING Windows 11 25H2 Updates — Here’s What It Means for You

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Par : Nayan

6 avril 2026 à 05:13

In a major shift, Microsoft has begun automatically upgrading PCs to Windows 11 25H2—and users are not entirely in control anymore. The company is now using an AI-powered system to decide when your device gets updated, sparking both excitement and concern. Automatic Windows 11 25H2 Updates Begin If your PC is running an older version […]

Windows Wrap: One team is fixing Windows 11 while others break it

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

6 avril 2026 à 12:32

Windows 11 is moving in the right direction, but its progress will continue to be hindered unless the rest of Microsoft gets on board.

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Microsoft's biggest obstacle to a better Windows 11 might just be its own internal teams.

“These mods completely changed how I use Windows 11”: As I walk through the 7 Windhawk tweaks that transformed my desktop, I’m surprised by which ones made the biggest difference

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

5 avril 2026 à 10:30

Discover the 7 best Windhawk mods to customize Windows 11, from Taskbar tweaks to Start menu styling and classic features restoration.

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Windows 11’s April update packs 8 (mostly) meaningful improvements you won’t want to skip. Here's what you'll be getting.

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

4 avril 2026 à 10:51

Microsoft is expected to roll out the Windows 11 April 2026 update with new features, better performance, and usability improvements across the system.

Collage of new Windows 11 April 2026 Patch Tuesday features coming April 14.

Microsoft Outlook frustrates Artemis II astronauts live from space — Microsoft's reputation for shoddy software now stretches to the moon

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

2 avril 2026 à 17:32

In space, no one can hear you scream ... at Microsoft Outlook (New). Microsoft's weird decision to split Outlook into two separate apps creates issues for the Atemis II NASA mission to the Moon, live on camera.

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Outlook (new), Outlook (PWA), or Outlook (classic)? Artemis II astronauts don't know either.

Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

2 avril 2026 à 08:31

A new update now in testing sets Edge to automatically appear at startup, and you are forced to opt-out if you don't want it.

Microsoft Edge Update page

Windows 11 Task Manager is finally getting deeper insights into NPU usage in AI PCs — No more trying to guess which apps are using the specialized hardware

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

1 avril 2026 à 13:05

Arriving now for Windows 11 Insiders is a buff to Task Manager that provides far more information about your PC's NPU usage and performance. Here's how it works and why it makes sense in 2026.

Collage of Task Manager in Windows 11 with new NPU support for AI PCs.

Microsoft’s growing AI influence is under scrutiny in the UK — here’s what’s happening

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

1 avril 2026 à 06:32

The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

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The March Windows 11 Insider Update adds 9 fresh features and improvements worth knowing

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

31 mars 2026 à 15:24

Windows 11 Insider builds for late March add Administrator Protection, NPU insights, shared audio upgrades, and accessibility features.

Windows 11 March 2026 update

Disgruntled researcher leaks “BlueHammer” Windows zero-day exploit

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Par : Bill Toulas

6 avril 2026 à 15:19

Exploit code has been released for an unpatched Windows privilege escalation flaw reported privately to Microsoft, allowing attackers to gain SYSTEM or elevated administrator permissions. [...]

Microsoft fixes Classic Outlook bug causing email delivery issues

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Par : Sergiu Gatlan

6 avril 2026 à 15:19

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was preventing some Classic Outlook users from sending emails via Outlook.com. [...]

Microsoft removes Support and Recovery Assistant from Windows

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Par : Sergiu Gatlan

6 avril 2026 à 13:45

Microsoft has deprecated and removed the Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) command-line utility from all in-support versions of Windows updates starting March 10. [...]

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