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“When we get it right, we celebrate together. When we don’t, you push us to improve.”: Microsoft leans on Windows Insiders as it tries to reset Windows 11’s reputation

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 continues the good work on Windows 11, with tweaks to 'quiet' ads — and that big taskbar change is 'coming soon'

Microsoft continues the good work on Windows 11, with tweaks to 'quiet' ads — and that big taskbar change is 'coming soon'

I've had my doubts about Microsoft's campaign to fix Windows 11 this year, but they're slowly melting away.

Failed H-1B lottery 7 times, moved to Canada: Indian-origin Microsoft techie gets Green Card through EB-1

Failed H-1B lottery 7 times, moved to Canada: Indian-origin Microsoft techie gets Green Card through EB-1

An Indian-origin Microsoft techie, Aishani B, shared her story of becoming a permanent resident in the US after trying for an H-1B visa for years. In a LinkedIn post, Aishani shared how she kept trying for the work visa every year between 2019 and 2025 and she did not get…

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Big Tech Slashed 80,000 Jobs in Early 2026 — But AI May Not Be the Real Reason

Big Tech cut over 80,000 jobs in Q1 2026 and blamed AI — but experts say pandemic-era overhiring and rising interest rates are the real drivers. Here's what's actually behind the mass layoffs.

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6 months after Windows 10 was put to pasture, over a quarter of Steam users are still on the dying OS

It's likely not a matter of preference.

Dear CoreWeave Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for May 7

Investors may want to keep CoreWeave firmly on their radar as it gears up to unveil its Q1 earnings on May 7.

3 Energy Stocks to Buy and 2 to Avoid as AI Power Demand Explodes

Rob Spivey of Altimetry Research breaks down the AI energy boom — naming GE Vernova, Bloom Energy, and Kodiak Gas Services as buys and explaining why NextEra Energy and AECOM may fall behind.

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Microsoft is hiding Windows 11's 'eyes' — here's how to find Copilot Vision (and fully delete it)

Microsoft is hiding Windows 11's 'eyes' — here's how to find Copilot Vision (and fully delete it)

Microsoft’s new AI can "see" your screen to fix errors and summarize docs. Here's how to master Copilot Vision or disable it entirely to protect your privacy.

Microsoft deleted a support document that warned Steam gamers about performance. Here is what it said.

Microsoft deleted a support document that warned Steam gamers about performance. Here is what it said.

A short-lived Microsoft support page set 32GB of RAM as the worry-free level for gaming, yet Steam’s hardware data shows the majority of players fall below that mark.

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To save Xbox, Asha Sharma doesn't have to defeat PlayStation or Steam — she has to defeat Microsoft itself.

To save Xbox, Asha Sharma doesn't have to defeat PlayStation or Steam — she has to defeat Microsoft itself.

Xbox’s future hinges on Asha Sharma, whose biggest challenge isn’t PlayStation or Steam, but transforming Microsoft’s own culture to save the brand.

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Why Microsoft’s Misfires Could Create a Contrarian Opportunity in MSFT Stock

Why Microsoft’s Misfires Could Create a Contrarian Opportunity in MSFT Stock

Although the shifting AI landscape has spooked Microsoft investors recently, the smart money appears willing to entertain the idea of an MSFT stock comeback.

“Gaming compatibility on Snapdragon X has come such a long way”: What 200 tested games tell us about Surface Pro 11

“Gaming compatibility on Snapdragon X has come such a long way”: What 200 tested games tell us about Surface Pro 11

A YouTuber spent 15 months testing 200 games on the Surface Pro 11, showing how much Windows on Arm gaming has improved and where Snapdragon X still needs work.

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'The inbox is no longer the only front line': Report claims vast majority of phishing attacks are now generated by AI - here's how to stay safe

'The inbox is no longer the only front line': Report claims vast majority of phishing attacks are now generated by AI - here's how to stay safe

Not only is AI helping attackers generate more sophisticated phishing attacks, but it's also democratizing tools to even more attackers.

Windows 11 is such a memory hog that I've had to resort to RAM optimizers — but can Microsoft turn things around with project K2?

Windows 11 is such a memory hog that I've had to resort to RAM optimizers — but can Microsoft turn things around with project K2?

Windows 11 and other applications are using way too much RAM, so I found a temporary solution while Microsoft's project K2 begins.

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Your PC is an Xbox, your Android is a Windows Phone, and Windows K2 is here to save Windows 11

Windows 11 had a lively week with Windows K2 improvements, Xbox Mode rollout, OG Xbox mods, and a surprising revival of Windows Phone on Android.

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Edge vs Chrome heats up again as Reddit users say performance and features matter more than brand loyalty

Choosing between Edge and Chrome is no longer about speed. Here's what Reddit users say really matters in 2026.

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Starmer adviser held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech bosses

Exclusive: Varun Chandra’s talks with Google, Meta, Apple and others raise fears of ‘lobbying behind closed doors’

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"You need to be a hacker to use Windows": This free tool lets you rebuild Windows 11 without Copilot or any other AI

Windows 11's rehabilitation is a slow burn, but this third-party tool scraps AI fluff right out of the gate.

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Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft now recommends 32GB of RAM as the future-proof 'no worries' config for gaming — 16GB becomes the new 'practical starting point' during the RAMageddon

Pretty much no games recommend more than 16GB of RAM, even in the unoptimized era we're living in right now. Only a few titles at their highest presets say 32GB is ideal, so Microsoft claiming that 32GB is the future-proof standard isn't exactly wrong. You'll be fine with 16GB today,…

Microsoft's CEO promised the world to consumers in a speech about fixing Windows 11 — but one thing Satya Nadella said worries me

Satya Nadella talking about consumers in relation to Windows 11 is mostly reassuring, with a notable exception.

'The only worry is for your budget': Microsoft briefly says 32GB of RAM is the 'no worries' level for gaming on Windows 11, but users fear getting priced out

A new Microsoft blog post recommended 32GB of RAM for serious gamers, but after user backlash, it's gone again.

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45 years later, earliest DOS source code transcribed from a stack of old printouts found in a garage — code was open-sourced to mark 86-DOS 1.00’s anniversary

Microsoft continues to make some of the earliest chapters of its operating system history open-source and freely available. Here's 86-DOS 1.00, released on its 45th anniversary, for example.

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“Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me

The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you need to know.

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Your Windows PC's security foundation could expire in 8 weeks — Here's how to check if you're eligible for a new Secure Boot certificate

Microsoft's original Secure Boot certificates, first issued in 2011, are set to expire in June 2026, effectively leaving your PC in a degraded security state. Here's what you can do to prevent any issues.

Software feeling buggy lately? It’s not your device — it might be AI 'Slop'

Software bugs are rising fast — and the AI coding boom may be the reason. Here’s why your favorite apps suddenly feel more glitchy.

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