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.
Microsoft built a local PC-to-PC transfer tool for Windows 11, now it’s killing it...
Microsoft is killing a really nice feature called the "PC-to-PC" transfer tool that it quietly built for Windows 11 and rolled out in stages.
Microsoft’s design lead says users “can feel” Windows 11 speeding up, confirms major improvements...
Microsoft sent an email to users saying early testers can already feel improvements in Windows 11's responsiveness.
Windows 11 got more web apps because WinUI couldn’t get the basics right, now...
Microsoft has confirmed it's preparing to roll out the long-promised DataGrid-style control for WinUI, which should result in more native apps.
Windows 11 KB5129195 is out after Microsoft confirms major issues with the September 2026...
Windows 11 KB5129195 is rolling out now, and it addresses multiple critical issues we found in our tests after the September 2026 update. Microsoft told me today's emergency update downloads automatically...
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