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Pause updates option with date

Tested: Microsoft may finally end forced Windows 11 updates with a new pause feature...

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Microsoft is testing a new feature that lets you select a specific date and pause updates until then. This replaces the existing dropdown menu on the Windows Update page that allowed you to pause...

Microsoft Edge’s new design is starting to look more like Copilot, with softer corners...

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Edge is getting another major facelift in 2026, and Microsoft sources have told Windows Latest that it’s moving closer to Copilot’s UI.
Major speed improvement to Windows 11 Storage settings page is here

Tested: Windows 11 just fixed slow storage management and removed a 30-year FAT32 limit

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Windows 11 Insider builds fix slow storage settings and remove the 32GB FAT32 limit. Disk properties now load almost instantly on large drives, and FAT32 can be formatted up to 2TB using command line, removing the need for third-party tools.
Microsoft is bringing some much needed updates to the Windows Insider Program

Microsoft is overhauling Windows Insider Program as it tries to get Windows 11 back...

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The Windows Insider Program is getting its biggest overhaul in years. Microsoft is simplifying the experience into two primary channels, Experimental and Beta, while finally ending the frustration of gradual feature rollouts and introducing manual Feature Flags for direct control.
Microsoft's alternate Start menu design prototypes are getting some attention in social media

Microsoft tested 5 different Start menus for Windows 11 before choosing the current one

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Microsoft experimented with a bunch of different Start menu designs for Windows 11 before settling on the current version. From widget-based layouts to smarter app organization, these 5 prototypes reveal what Windows could have been and why the final design feels simpler than expected.
Copilot

Microsoft denies Copilot is only for entertainment purpose, after its own document says do...

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Microsoft told Windows Latest that Copilot is meant for all use cases, not just “entertainment."
Microsoft removes the Copilot branding throughout Notepad

Microsoft begins removing Copilot from Windows 11, starting with Notepad, Snipping Tool, but not...

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Microsoft removes Copilot branding from Notepad and Snipping Tool after committing to scale back on AI, back in March.
Windows 11 Quick Settings feature

Microsoft confirms Windows 11’s Quick Settings and right-click menu will load faster

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Microsoft told Windows Latest that it's testing a new version of Quick Settings on Windows 11 that will load faster.
Windows 11 is getting a massive list of features in 2026

18 new features coming to Windows 11 in 2026, confirmed by Microsoft

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Microsoft is rolling out major Windows 11 upgrades in 2026, focusing on performance, UI consistency, and reliability. Expect a faster File Explorer, improved updates, native apps, and a cleaner overall experience as the OS shifts toward stability and better day-to-day usability.
Microsoft confirms it's migrating all Control Panel settings to Windows 11 Settings app but there are roadblocks

Microsoft explains why it still can’t fully kill Control Panel in Windows 11

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Microsoft confirms it’s migrating Control Panel features to the Windows 11 Settings app, but legacy drivers and device compatibility are slowing the process. The company is taking a careful approach to avoid breaking hardware while modernizing Windows.
Windows 11 Start menu and Search

Microsoft wants Windows 11 Start menu to feel more predictable when you press Win...

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Microsoft wants Windows 11 Start menu to better predict what you mean when you press Win and type. It'll rolling out soon.
Windows app development shifted from a single stable model to multiple frameworks, pushing developers toward web apps.

Developer explains why Windows 11 keeps getting web apps instead of native apps

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Developers are increasingly choosing web apps over native Windows apps, not for performance, but for predictability. Years of shifting UI frameworks from Microsoft have created uncertainty, pushing even major apps toward Electron and WebView.
Microsoft is bringing design improvements to Windows 11 Settings and UI in the April update

Microsoft says it’s finally focusing on Windows 11’s design, starting with Settings (Control Panel’s...

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Microsoft is finally focusing on improving Windows 11 design, with updates to Settings pages, account dialogs, and overall UI consistency. While these changes are small, they signal a bigger shift in how Microsoft approaches design, something users have been waiting for years.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 is getting Chrome-like feature flags to bypass gradual rollouts

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Windows 11 Insider builds are testing a new Feature Flags page in Settings that lets users enable hidden features without relying on tools like ViVeTool. The feature is currently hidden, but it could change how Insiders test new updates and improvements going forward.

New Copilot for Windows 11 includes a full Microsoft Edge package, uses more RAM

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There's a new version of Copilot rolling out on Windows 11, and it dumps native code (WinUI) in favor of web components. This was expected based on our previous findings, but to our surprise,...