Meta and Microsoft cut 81K jobs in Q1 2026 to fund AI infrastructure | Windows

## Market Snapshot Meta Platforms stock price predictions for the week of April 27, 2026, are currently priced at 100% YES across all active sub-markets. This suggests a unanimous expectation…

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Microsoft is finally turning off the MSN feed and ads in Windows 11 Widgets by default | Windows

MSN Feed on the Widgets board will be disabled by default Microsoft has officially confirmed that they’re making Widgets in Windows 11 quieter by default, which is corporate language that…

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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 | Windows

When Microsoft first implemented its Secure Boot feature on Windows PCs in 2011, the potential issues surrounding the expiry of associated certificates seemed like a far-off problem. Well, the future…

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Microsoft expands Copilot in Outlook with email drafting and calendar management features | Windows

Microsoft has introduced new agentic capabilities for Microsoft Copilot within Microsoft Outlook, enabling the AI assistant to take a more active role in managing users’ inboxes and calendars. The company…

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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 | Windows

Microsoft plans to start the rollout of the May 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. In the fifth month of the year, the software giant…

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Microsoft moved PowerToys’ Command Palette into Windows 11’s Run dialog, and it now loads in 94ms | Windows

Summary Microsoft integrates PowerToys’ Command Palette into Windows 11’s new Run dialog. CmdPal’s run provider is identical to the new Run Dialog code — the PowerToys feature is now officially…

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Microsoft needs to license its abandoned Surface hardware, starting with the Surface Studio — but with a twist | Windows

Microsoft plans to announce new Surface hardware soon, but it’s unlikely to be a new Surface Studio. Some of the most iconic Surface devices now lie in the Microsoft Graveyard….

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Microsoft Edge Fixes Protected PDF Crash and Patches Critical Vulnerabilities | Windows

Microsoft Edge version 147.0.3912.98 is now rolling out as a minor maintenance release, focusing on stability and security improvements rather than new features, as Neowin writes. The most notable fix…

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Microsoft tests modern Windows Run, says it’s faster than legacy dialog | Windows

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 is getting a new modern Run dialog with dark mode support and faster performance in a new preview build 26300.8346. The Run dialog has…

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Microsoft Teams users are outraged at a new ‘Unlock Premium’ banner, raising questions about Microsoft’s UX designs: “This seems really unprofessional” | Windows

Salesforce and Slack just filed a lawsuit against Microsoft over anticompetitive business practices, specifically bundling Teams with Office. However, Microsoft dismissed the antitrust claims, citing that Slack’s “lackluster growth” is…

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How to force-enable Xbox Mode in Windows 11, and why Microsoft hides it | Windows

How to force enable Xbox mode if it doesn’t show up in your PC after update To enable Xbox mode in Windows 11, open Settings > Gaming and toggle ‘Xbox…

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Microsoft’s faster, less annoying Windows 11 is coming into focus | Windows

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Microsoft is overhauling Windows 11 with significant performance improvements targeting File Explorer, Start menu, and system responsiveness through better…

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Microsoft will hide Windows 11’s annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS | Windows

Microsoft has launched new Windows 11 preview builds today that come with a very interesting change designed to make the OS lighter and less noisy. Starting with today’s preview build,…

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ON THIS DAY: Microsoft will focus on desktops with UWP — here’s why you should care | Windows

Nine years ago today, we covered Microsoft’s attempt to reposition Universal Windows Platform apps by bringing them closer to traditional desktop software. At the time, Microsoft was trying to bridge…

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Prediction: This Will Be the Next $4 Trillion Company (and It’s Not Microsoft) | Windows

After Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet each crossed the $4 trillion mark, investors have been wondering which company will be the next to join (or rejoin) that elite club. With…

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Is Microsoft “spending from a position of strength or playing catch-up?”: Strong growth isn’t enough to settle the AI spending debate. | Windows

Microsoft has shared an impressive earnings report for the financial quarter ending March 31, 2026. Despite Windows OEM, Devices, and Xbox content revenue declining, overall revenue still rose 18%. Microsoft…

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YieldMax’s 44% Yield on Microsoft Sounds Incredible. Look at the NAV. | Windows

bigjom jom / Shutterstock.com Quick Read YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF (MSFO) offers a 44.17% yield but has seen its NAV drop -21% year-to-date as the fund taps into…

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Microsoft blames Slack’s lackluster growth on “inferior capabilities” while Salesforce’s antitrust lawsuit targets Teams bundles | Windows

On April 23, Salesforce and Slack filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in London’s High Court, accusing the company of anticompetitive practices related to its Microsoft Teams app. Speaking to Reuters,…

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NextGen-Industries Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace | Windows

Microsoft customers worldwide can now discover and deploy Statistical Process Control for Microsoft Power BI through Microsoft Marketplace, accessing trusted solutions that accelerate innovation and business transformation with unified integration…

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Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more | Windows

Microsoft has released Windows 11‘s optional non-security preview update for April 2026, which includes a number of new improvements and changes designed to make the OS more reliable and easy…

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Microsoft brings a Linux-style window trick to Windows 11 via PowerToys, and I can’t go back | Windows

PowerToys adds Grab And Move and Power Display Microsoft’s PowerToys development team has a habit of bringing features to Windows that I never thought I needed, but once I use…

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Windows 11 KB5083631 out with Xbox mode, faster performance (direct download links .msu) | Windows

Windows 11 KB5083631 is rolling out with Xbox mode for regular PCs, a more reliable File Explorer, faster startup apps, and more. This is an optional update that can be…

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AWS Will Be An OEM, Just Like Google And Maybe Microsoft | Windows

One of the things about being a cloud builder at the scale of the tech titans is that they control their own fates. They co-design and optimize their hardware and…

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“First time in years I didn’t uninstall a WP launcher after 10 minutes”: METROV could be a hit if you loved the look of Windows Phone 8.1 | Windows

The r/WindowsCentral subreddit continues to grow, and I’m having a great time conversing with readers and Windows fans. One discussion thread that caught my eye recently comes from u/fisforfaheem, who…

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Microsoft says 32GB of RAM is the “no-worries” upgrade for Windows 11 gaming | Windows

Microsoft says you will not worry about RAM if you have 32GBs of it Microsoft has quietly answered how much RAM is actually enough for gaming in 2026, something many…

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Microsoft will allow pausing Windows updates without time limit | Windows

Microsoft announced a series of significant changes in the Windows 11 update system, designed to put an end to one of the most troubling phenomena for personal computer users: Forced…

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France threw a funeral for Windows 10 — complete with a coffin and chants of Microsoft’s “programmed obsolescence” | Windows

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10, a move that has sparked controversy and backlash from some users. It’s no secret that Microsoft wants users to…

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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella confirms 1.6 billion monthly Windows users, Bing crosses 1 billion for the first time | Windows

Microsoft says Windows now has 1.6 billion monthly active users, while Bing crossed 1 billion monthly active users for the first time. While the Windows numbers should not surprise anyone,…

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I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Program, and I’m Happy With the Switch | Windows

It took some convincing, but at the start of this year, I ended a years-long relationship with Microsoft 365. I’d like to say I ditched the office suite for some…

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Microsoft should steal concepts from this Windows redesign project: Envisioning an ad‑free Windows 11 without AI clutter | Windows

Windows 11’s design can be a sore topic for some avid users and enthusiasts. Many complaints on social media center on the premise that the operating system offers a seemingly…

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