Windows 11 News

Microsoft Testing Image Support for Windows 11 Notepad in Push Toward Modern Features

Microsoft is preparing another major upgrade for Windows 11 Notepad,…

Windows Insiders hit with IP bans as Microsoft blocks Rufus ISO access

Reports from Windows Insider participants and developers suggest that access…

KB5077181 for Windows 11 25H2: Key changes and direct download

Microsoft has released the February 2026 cumulative update KB5077181 for…

Microsoft Adds Mobile Reminder Notifications to Copilot in Gradual Rollout

Microsoft is expanding the practical capabilities of its AI assistant…

Windows 11 Update Targets Modern Standby Issues to Reduce Battery Drain

Microsoft is introducing key improvements to how laptops sleep in…

Windows 11 26H1 Won’t Reach Most PCs as Microsoft Splits 2026 Update Strategy

Microsoft has confirmed that the newly released Windows 11 26H1…

Microsoft Moves Toward Mobile-Style Permissions in Windows 11 to Strengthen Security

Microsoft is preparing a significant shift in how software interacts…

Windows 11 Update Adds New Security Prompt—but Breaks Temporary File Cleanup

A recent optional update for Microsoft’s Windows 11 is drawing…

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 26H2 as a Light Enablement Update for 2026

Microsoft has quietly confirmed the existence of Windows 11 version…

Microsoft Explores a Linux-Style Top Bar for Windows 11 Through PowerToys

Long before Windows evolved into a layered ecosystem of widgets,…

Microsoft Reportedly Planning Split Rollout for Windows 11 Version 26H1

Microsoft could once again take a split-release approach for its…

Windows 11 Plagued by Growing Application Errors in Early 2026

Windows 11 users are reporting a fresh wave of stability…

Windows 11 January Update Causes Shutdown Failures on Some Enterprise PCs

The new year has brought another post–Patch Tuesday headache for…

Microsoft Tests Deeper Copilot Integration Inside File Explorer

For years, Microsoft has been trying to turn Copilot from…

Microsoft Tests Copilot-Centric Redesign of Immersive Reader in Edge Canary

Microsoft is experimenting with a redesigned Immersive Reader experience in…

Microsoft: That Annoying Windows Clipboard Error Is Actually a Feature

The clipboard history in Microsoft Windows is one of those…

Microsoft Quietly Ends Phone Activation for Windows and Office, Pushing Users Fully Online

Microsoft has effectively retired phone-based product activation for Windows and…

Windows 11 File Explorer Getting Major Speed Boost in New Update

Microsoft is preparing a long-awaited fix for one of Windows…

Microsoft Copilot Releases GPT-5.2 with “Smart Plus”

Microsoft has begun rolling out a new underlying AI model…

Windows 11 Paint Gets AI Features and Customizable Toolbar

Microsoft has continued its steady reinvention of classic Windows applications,…

Microsoft Clarifies File Access Rules for AI Agents in Windows 11

Microsoft has confirmed that AI agents in Windows 11 will…

Windows 11 December Patch Triggers New Issues Despite Stability Improvements

Microsoft’s monthly “Patch Tuesday” updates are a cornerstone of its…

Microsoft Explores Bringing Copilot AI to the Windows 11 Clipboard

Microsoft’s expanding use of artificial intelligence across Windows 11 continues…

GPT-5.2 is now available for Microsoft 365 Copilot

There’s good news for users of Microsoft 365 Copilot and…

Microsoft Looks to Boost Web App Performance as WebView2 Expands Across Windows 11

Microsoft’s long-term vision for Windows 11 appears increasingly centered on…

Microsoft Expands Windows 11 on Arm App Compatibility With Major Prism Emulator Update

Microsoft has released a significant update to its Prism emulator,…

Microsoft Promises Better Gaming Performance in Windows 11 by 2026

Microsoft is hinting at some major Windows 11 upgrades coming…

Windows 11 KB5072033 Released for 24H2 and 25H2 as Final Update of 2025

Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows 11 KB5072033, the final…

Microsoft Starts Quietly Dialing Back AI Clutter in Windows 11’s Right-Click Menus

Microsoft’s aggressive push to integrate AI features throughout Windows 11…

Microsoft Tests a Redesigned Run Command Dialog in Windows 11

The year 2025 is becoming one of the most transformative…

Microsoft’s Latest Update Breaks File Explorer Dark Mode

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview update for Windows 11,…

Microsoft Rolls Out GPT-5.1 to Windows 11 Copilot, Adds Labs Feature

Microsoft is delivering a major boost to Copilot on Windows,…

Microsoft Confirms Windows Bug That Hides Password Login Screen

Windows isn’t immune to glitches, and some can be disruptive…

Windows Insider November 2025 Recap: All New Features Tested

November 2025 has been a busy month for Microsoft. The…

500,000 Dell PCs Can Run Windows 11 But Haven’t Upgraded Yet

Support for Windows 10 officially ended on October 14, 2025,…

Microsoft Enables AI Agent Features in Windows 11 for Insider Builds

New Windows 11 Dev and Beta Insider builds (26220.7272) have…

Windows 11 Taskbar Now Lets You Resume Android Activities on Your PC

Microsoft is pushing hard to strengthen the connection between Windows…

Microsoft’s New Obsession: Turning Windows 11 into an “Agent OS”

Let’s be honest — Microsoft has completely fallen for artificial…

Windows 11 Notepad Gets Table Support and AI Streaming

Notepad keeps changing — and people still can’t decide whether…

Microsoft’s New BitLocker Offloads Encryption to Dedicated Hardware in 2026

Microsoft has announced major updates to BitLocker in Windows 11, scheduled to…

Microsoft Celebrates 40 Years of Windows, Windows 11 Hits 1 Billion Users

It’s no surprise that Windows remains the world’s most widely…