France says “au revoir” to Windows, “bonjour” to Linux

France is planning to replace Windows with Linux to reduce reliance on US technology and strengthen digital sovereignty.

Microsoft is speeding up the right-click action and Quick Settings, and it’s about time

Windows 11 is fixing slow Quick Settings and right-click menus, aiming to remove lag from everyday actions and make the interface feel more responsive across the system.

Microsoft rolls out a fix for the broken Windows Start Menu search

A rogue Bing update took Windows 11 Start Menu search offline for some users since April 6, and Microsoft’s fix is as hands-off as the bug was unexpected.

Windows 11 is adding feature flags, and I’m cautiously optimistic

Windows 11 may soon include feature flags, letting users enable experimental updates without waiting for gradual rollouts.

Windows 11 is about to serve haptic feedback for a whole bunch of tasks

Windows 11 is adding haptic feedback for actions like snapping and resizing windows, bringing tactile responses to compatible trackpads and input devices.

The future of Windows could include fewer ads and distracting upsells

Microsoft may finally be addressing one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11: the constant ads and upsells. According to Scott Hanselman, one of the engineering minds leading the charge for the new Windows fixes, the company is now working towar…

Windows might finally fix one of its most annoying setup problems

Microsoft may remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup, a long-criticized requirement for new PCs.
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Windows 11 wants to run like a MacBook Neo, starting with memory efficiency

Microsoft is improving Windows 11 performance by reducing memory usage, aiming to make 8GB RAM laptops more usable amid rising hardware costs.
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Windows 11 is bringing back a feature users have wanted for years

Windows 11 will soon let users move the taskbar to the top or sides, bringing back a long-requested customization feature.
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