Developers are still rejecting Windows, poll finds, even as Microsoft rebuilds Windows 11 for...
Microsoft spent 2026 overhauling Windows 11 for developers with native Linux containers, Project Zenith, and Coreutils. Yet a new poll across thousands of developers puts Windows at just 12%, with macOS and Linux dominating. Here is why the startup crowd is still avoiding Windows despite huge updates.
Microsoft admits Windows 11’s emergency update still breaks audio, and a fix may not...
Windows 11's emergency update still breaks audio on some PCs, and it looks like a fix won't arrive until October 2026 Patch Tuesday, which is scheduled for October 13.
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Windows 11 is getting a new look as Microsoft’s design boss confirms more ancient...
Microsoft has confirmed that it's coming after every ancient dialog left in Windows 11, including those that we barely use
Windows 11 can leave your deleted files recoverable after a reset, and Microsoft has...
Windows 11 is taking the hassle out of PC recovery. In Build 26340, Microsoft upgraded its experimental Cloud Rebuild tool with hardware-level storage sanitization and remote IT triggers via Recovery CSP, eliminating USB installers and making device decommissioning seamless. Here is how it works.
Windows 11’s Defender kept falsely saying your antivirus was off, and Microsoft just fixed...
On some PCs, Windows 11 has been incorrectly warning that Microsoft Defender is turned off, even when it isn't, for almost two months.
Windows 11 is getting a better way to find your mouse cursor, and we...
After three decades of looking like an 8-bit retro relic, Windows 11's Mouse Indicator is finally getting a proper visual redesign. Build 26340 brings a fluid animation, new Ctrl activation toggles, and a persistent mode. Here is how it works and how it stacks up against PowerToys Find My Mouse.
Microsoft’s research boss reveals why Windows 11 features don’t show up, and his fix...
Windows 11 has rolled out multiple new features, including a resizable Start menu, a movable taskbar, the ability to remove Bing from Windows Search, and major performance improvements. But the catch...
Microsoft explains why Windows doesn’t really shut down when you click Shut Down
Fast Startup saves your PC's kernel session to hiberfil.sys every time you shut down, so stuck drivers and corrupted services can survive a shutdown and come right back. Restart wipes that session for good. Here's what actually happens in each case, plus the command to force a true full shutdown.
Microsoft turned Windows 11’s lock screen into MSN hell, now it’s undoing most of...
Microsoft is finally toning down clutter on the Windows 11 lock screen. In a quiet update to its release notes, the company confirmed that Weather is now the only widget enabled by default, ditching MSN cards and promo junk. But while the screen is quieter, it still feels unfinished. Here is our breakdown.
Microsoft explains why Windows 11 dropped these Windows 10 features
Tali Roth once said moving the taskbar caused a "huge" reflow problem for apps, and telemetry showed low demand anyway. In 2026, Microsoft reversed course, restoring taskbar positioning and Start customization while crediting faster AI-assisted development for some of the pace.
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