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Microsoft brings the receipts as Windows 11’s revamp continues

By Sean Endicott published

Windows 11 Microsoft is highlighting recent Windows 11 changes to show progress and rebuild trust, leaning on Insider feedback as it prepares bigger updates.

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Microsoft confirms it's hiding ads by default in Windows 11's widget panel

By Zac Bowden published

Windows 11 A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.

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Latest Windows 11 update brings more reliable explorer.exe, AI agents, and new haptic engine

By Zac Bowden published

Windows 11 Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.

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Microsoft should steal concepts from this fan's redesigned Windows 11

By Kevin Okemwa published

Windows 11 A "Refining Windows" concept redesign project removes Copilot clutter and ads and overhauls the Start menu and Taskbar in Windows 11.

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Demonstrators stage a protest to denounce the early retirement of 300 million computers, made obsolete by the forced upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, in front of Microsoft France headquarters

France threw a funeral for Windows 10 in protest of forced "obsolescence"

By Kevin Okemwa published

Windows 10 French activists staged a symbolic funeral for Windows 10, slamming Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 upgrades and planned obsolescence.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says company is doing foundational work to win back Windows and Xbox fans

By Zac Bowden published

Microsoft Satya Nadella has commented on recent announcements around Windows and Xbox that are working to rebuild trust and positive sentiment around its consumer offerings.

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After Xbox and Windows, now GitHub is in crisis — What is Microsoft doing?

By Jez Corden published

Microsoft One of GitHub's most staple contributors announced they are abandoning ship due to constant outages. GitHub's COO responds, promising change, but is it all too little too late?

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Salesforce hits Microsoft with a lawsuit over its "bundling" of Teams

By Kevin Okemwa published

Teams Slack and Salesforce are taking Microsoft to court in London, accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive bundling of Teams with Office.

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Teams users slam Microsoft over intrusive “Unlock Premium” banner

By Kevin Okemwa published

Teams Teams users worldwide are unhappy with a new “Unlock Premium” banner, accusing Microsoft of using misplaced upselling tactics and other poor design choices.

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A person with glasses holds a laptop displaying a colorful app interface against a purple background. They appear surprised or intrigued.

$3 ChromeOS Flex installation drives sold out in less than a month

By Cale Hunt published

Windows Despite free alternatives you can create at home, Back Market's first batch of $3 ChromeOS Flex installation sticks has sold out less than a month after being introduced.

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