Windows 11 April 2026 Update tested: What’s new, improved and fixed
Windows 11 April 2026 Patch Tuesday update is rolling out with Narrator Copilot integration, Settings improvements, File Explorer fixes, display reliability updates, and critical Secure Boot warnings. Here’s everything new, improved, and fixed in this release
Windows 11 KB5083769 out with improved /scannow, direct download links for offline installers (.msu)
Windows 11 KB5083769 is now rolling out, and it's not a big release, at least not on the scale of the previous updates. It does have some handy features, including the...
Microsoft confirms old Windows 8 UI elements are being replaced in Windows 11, but...
Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows 11 still includes legacy UI from Windows 8 and older versions. From login screen elements to Control Panel and system tools, inconsistencies remain. The company is now working to replace outdated components and improve design consistency.
Tested: Microsoft may finally end forced Windows 11 updates with a new pause feature...
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...
Tested: Windows 11 just fixed slow storage management and removed a 30-year FAT32 limit
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 overhauling Windows Insider Program as it tries to get Windows 11 back...
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 tested 5 different Start menus for Windows 11 before choosing the current one
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.
Microsoft denies Copilot is only for entertainment purpose, after its own document says do...
Microsoft told Windows Latest that Copilot is meant for all use cases, not just “entertainment."
Microsoft begins removing Copilot from Windows 11, starting with Notepad, Snipping Tool, but not...
Microsoft removes Copilot branding from Notepad and Snipping Tool after committing to scale back on AI, back in March.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11’s Quick Settings and right-click menu will load faster
Microsoft told Windows Latest that it's testing a new version of Quick Settings on Windows 11 that will load faster.
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