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Windows Wrap: Microsoft’s Surface launch lands with a thud

By Sean Endicott Published

Surface This year’s Spring Surface drop arrived with no event, no excitement, and no clear strategy; just another quiet refresh at a time when the brand needs direction.

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Windows 11 brings back taskbar controls, but not the way Windows 10 did

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft brings back Taskbar positioning and smaller Taskbar options on Windows 11, though some Windows 10 features remain missing.

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How to turn Windows 11 Pro into a secure hybrid work system

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Configure Windows 11 Pro for hybrid teams using Remote Desktop, Dynamic Lock, and Group Policy to improve security and remote productivity.

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The 2016 Android‑apps warning that now echoes Googlebooks

By Daniel Rubino Published

Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.

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Surface Laptop for Business 8th Edition with a closed screen featuring a Windows logo, resting on a white surface. The background is a soft gradient from light blue to green.
How does pricing impact Microsoft's new Surface PCs?

By Zac Bowden Published

Podcast On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's new Surface for Business announcements, and their pricing.

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13 biggest Windows 11 changes this month (so far)

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 preview builds add Taskbar positioning, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, and major update improvements for 2026.

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Microsoft launched a Bing “concierge bot” 10 years ago — the same idea Google is now pushing

By John Callaham Published

Flashback From our archives: A decade ago Microsoft was already testing a Bing “concierge bot,” an early take on the AI agents Google is only now announcing.

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Windows K2 status tracker: Progress on Microsoft's promises to fix Windows 11

By Zac Bowden Last updated

Windows 11 Microsoft has promised to fix Windows 11's biggest flaws, but actions speak louder than words. So, let's track its progress.

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Windows Wrap: While XBOX and Windows 11 get rebuilt, Surface is left behind

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Xbox and Windows 11 are being rebuilt with real fixes and leadership. Surface, meanwhile, feels stuck with years‑old hardware and no clear direction.

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Why Windows 11 update sizes are growing and what’s actually causing it

By Cale Hunt Published

Windows Windows 11 updates have ballooned up to 5GB and beyond, and many users assume that it's AI that's mainly contributing to the bloat. Here's what's actually causing sizes to increase.

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