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Winsage

March 5, 2026

Microsoft is Testing Web Integration in Copilot on Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Copilot app on Windows 11 that integrates web browsing directly within the app, allowing users to open links in a side pane next to their conversation. This update ensures that Microsoft Edge is the default browser for these interactions and requests permission to access content from any web tabs opened during a conversation. Tabs opened will be saved for future reference, and users can sync passwords and form data. The update also includes new features from Copilot.com, such as Podcasts and Study and Learn mode, while some features have been temporarily removed but will be reinstated before the general release. Performance and reliability improvements are also included in Copilot app version 146.0.3856.39.

AppWizard

February 20, 2026

Messenger web users will be redirected to Facebook.com for chats

Meta will close its standalone Messenger website, messenger.com, in April 2026, redirecting users to facebook.com/messages for web-based messaging. Users without Facebook accounts will lose access to web messaging and must use the Messenger mobile app. Following the discontinuation of Messenger desktop applications for Windows and Mac, web messaging will require a Facebook account login. Users who accessed Messenger via a standalone phone number will be limited to mobile devices. Chat history can be recovered if a backup PIN was created; a reset option is available for forgotten PINs. Meta has communicated these changes through pop-up notifications, and there is user frustration, particularly among those who deactivated their Facebook accounts but used Messenger on the web. The consolidation is part of Meta's strategy to streamline messaging services and reduce operational overhead, following a trend of reintegrating Messenger features back into the Facebook app.

Winsage

December 15, 2025

Repurposing an ‘Obsolete’ Windows 10 Laptop into a Thin Client, Part 2 — Virtualization Review

The article discusses the potential of extending the lifespan of aging Windows 10 hardware by repurposing it with 10ZiG's RepurpOS, particularly on a Dell Latitude E7440. It evaluates how well RepurpOS handles Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) workloads, including tests with Microsoft Office applications, high-resolution video streaming, and unified communications via Zoom. The performance during these tests was comparable to that of a Windows 11 system. RepurpOS supports dual-monitor setups and utilizes Multimedia Redirection (MMR) to optimize unified communications processing. It also allows access to SaaS applications through a local web browser, with Google Chrome functioning smoothly for tasks like streaming and using MS Office 365. Additionally, 10ZiG introduced the 10ZiG Secure Browser to enhance web security for businesses. The dual monitor support was confirmed, allowing for independent and mirrored display modes.

AppWizard

October 21, 2025

Meta to shut down Messenger apps on Windows and macOS by December

Meta is discontinuing its standalone Messenger desktop applications for Windows and macOS, with a complete phase-out expected by December 2025. macOS users will have 60 days to use the app before access is restricted, while Windows users will lose access starting December 14. The applications have been removed from the Microsoft Store and the Mac App Store. Windows users will need to use the Messenger feature in the Facebook app or the web version, while macOS users will rely on their browsers. Meta assures users that chat history will remain intact if they enable secure storage and establish a PIN. Non-Facebook users can log in to Messenger at messenger.com without creating a Facebook profile. This change is part of Meta’s strategy to refine its desktop offerings, including plans to replace the native WhatsApp Windows application with a web-based version.

AppWizard

October 18, 2025

Be prepared to say goodbye to Facebook Messenger on your Galaxy Book

Meta is closing the Facebook Messenger app for macOS and Windows on December 15, after nearly five years of availability on these platforms. Users will need to access Messenger through web browsers on Windows devices. The mobile version of Messenger will continue to operate, and the Facebook app will still allow access to Messenger on Windows. Meta has not provided specific reasons for this decision, but it is suggested that most users prefer mobile access. Users are advised to secure any important messages before the app's closure. The Messenger app started as part of the Facebook mobile app, became standalone in 2014, and Meta has since focused on WhatsApp for communication.