Microsoft is testing a redesigned Focus mode in the Windows 11 Clock app with AI-powered insights, deeper Microsoft To Do integration, and new customization options. Our hands-on reveals how it works, what’s missing, and why it could become a serious productivity tool.

Microsoft told me it's not aware of any critical issues with Windows 11 KB5083769, the April 2026 Patch Tuesday update. Plus, I do not see any credible evidence to the contrary, so where are...

Windows 11 updates are getting huge, with recent cumulative packages crossing 5GB. By extracting the updates, we discovered the real reason behind the bloat. Microsoft is bundling dozens of MSIX files for on-device AI and Semantic Search, forcing users to download massive payloads every month.

Windows 11 is testing a new feature called 'Screen Tint,' which adds a subtle color overlay to make your screen more comfortable to view.

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature that finally allows you to restart or shut down your PC without installing pending Windows 11 updates.

There’s a modern version of the Run dialog that isn’t official yet, and it’s quietly getting a design refresh ahead of its public rollout.

I noticed that Notepad on my production PC was auto-updated, and it no longer has any reference to Copilot, but AI integration is not gone.

Microsoft explained that File Explorer's Home and Gallery views scroll smoothly while regular folders feel jagged because traditional folders still rely on legacy Win32 code to support complex features like advanced sorting and auto-resizing, preventing an immediate full WinUI 3 upgrade.

Following years of user feedback, Microsoft is finally fixing the most frustrating parts of Windows updates. New Insider builds introduce a "pause indefinitely" option, an "Update later" button for PC setup, and the ability to shut down or restart your computer without being forced to install pending updates first.

Windows 11’s "Drag Tray" is getting a much-needed makeover. Now renamed to "Drop Tray," the feature features a subtle, smaller peek view that prevents accidental triggers when moving files to the top of the desktop. I tested the update, and it finally feels intentional rather than forced.

Microsoft told Windows Latest that it's rolling out a new feature that allows you to skip forced Windows 11 updates during device setup.

Microsoft says it has assembled a group of product experts and engineers who are passionate and take pride in building Windows 11.

Microsoft has confirmed that Edge is getting a Copilot-inspired redesign, aligning its UI with Bing and AI surfaces across Windows 11. The update brings softer visuals, rounded elements, and a unified design language, raising questions about whether this AI-first direction will help or hurt Edge adoption.

If you open the Windows Security app and go to the Device Security page, you can check whether Secure Boot certificate is up to date.

Microsoft says Windows 11 no longer needs third-party antivirus for most users. With Defender matching top security tools and AI-driven threats rising, built-in protection now handles real-time scanning, phishing defense, and system-level security without extra software.