Windows 11 News

Windows 11 provides much better functionality and security over previous Microsoft operating systems. In this category, we’ll provide news articles that highlight all the latest news, rumors, features, and updates of the popular OS.

Windows Boot drive has become mindboggling slow? The latest Windows Update could be the cause

Microsoft released a cumulative update for Windows 11 last week that included the usual list of security patches for the operating system, but also new features. The second Moments update for Windows […]

Microsoft promises to give users and apps more control over app defaults and pinning in Windows

Tired of Microsoft Edge placing multiple icons on the Windows desktop, even after you have just removed them? This and other shenanigans are soon a thing of the past according to Microsoft's […]

Microsoft releases PowerShell script to address Windows Bitlocker vulnerability

Microsoft has released a PowerShell script for Windows 10 and 11 devices to address a BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability. Microsoft confirmed the issue on November 8, 2022. It is tracked as […]

Microsoft is reportedly offering free USB drives to Insiders to reinstall Windows 11

Microsoft is reportedly offering free USB drives to Insiders to reinstall Windows 11

Rumor has it that following changes to the Insider program, Microsoft is offering free USB drives to select Windows Insiders, including the introduction of the new Canary Channel. Part of the process […]

Google Play Games on PC launches in Europe and Japan

Google announced an expansion of Google Play Games on PC today, noting that more PC gamers could soon play Android games on their computers. Google Play Games on PC was launched by […]

The ultimate overview of recent Windows 11 changes

Microsoft released the first version of its Windows 11 operating system at the end of 2021. Development appeared to follow Windows 10's pace in the first year, but this changed with the […]

Enhancing Cursor Visibility in Windows 11/10: Tips and Tools

Enhancing Cursor Visibility in Windows 11/10: Tips and Tools

To enhance recorded Windows video tutorials or live presentations, you can highlight the mouse cursor. This involves applying a highlight effect to the small mouse cursor, making it clearer for viewers to […]

How to Capture Screenshots on Windows 10 and 11

How to Capture Screenshots on Windows 10 and 11

Capturing screenshots on your Windows 10 or 11 device is a common practice that can be useful for a variety of purposes, including documenting software bugs, creating tutorials, or sharing information with […]

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Best Fixes for Firefox High CPU Usage on Windows 11

Best Fixes for Firefox High CPU Usage on Windows 11

While many users claim that Firefox is the best browser for customization, security, and speed, it does come with some problems. One of these is pushing the CPU so high that it […]

Top Free Tools for Windows 11

Top Free Tools for Windows 11

While Windows 11 has some almighty features built into the operating system, there are some free tools from third parties that enhance the experience. You don’t have to settle for a bland […]

Quick Ways to Open Device Manager in Windows 11

Quick Ways to Open Device Manager in Windows 11

Device Manager is a handy tool in Windows 11 if you need to check your hardware specifications or update drivers. Despite its importance to many users, there isn’t a shortcut on the […]

How to Open Registry Editor on Windows 11

How to Open Registry Editor on Windows 11

I don’t know about you but when it comes to the many functions that Windows can do I am almost clueless. But it’s never too late to learn to do new stuff […]

Microsoft rolls out first Canary Channel Build for Windows 11 Insiders

Microsoft rolls out first Canary Channel Build for Windows 11 Insiders

Microsoft announced a new Canary channel for the Windows Insider Preview Program a few days ago. Today, it has released the first build for the channel. What's new in Windows 11 Build […]

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Windows 11 File Explorer is getting a Recommended section

Microsoft is testing a new recommendations feature for Windows 11's File Explorer application. File Explorer is the default file manager on Windows 11 systems. Recommendations are not a new feature in Windows […]

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Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 will receive annual feature updates

Next Tuesday, Windows 11 devices will receive new features as part of the monthly security update for the operating system. This is the second update that introduces new features outside of a […]

Windows 11 update glitch for unupported devices is back as the latest report shows that it could give false information.

Microsoft announces new Canary Insider channel for the bold

Microsoft announced several major changes to its Windows Insider program today, including the launch of a new Canary channel. The Insider program was established when Microsoft released Windows 10. It offered development […]

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Parallax Depth Effects powered by AI are coming to Windows

Eagle-eyed Windows testers have discovered a new feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider Build. Called depth effects, it is designed to add a parallax effect to background images using AI. Windows […]

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Windows 11 finally gets an improved volume mixer

The latest Windows 11 Insider build finally has the new volume mixer functionality included. It is just a matter of time before the improved audio mixer will find its way into stable […]

More annoying changes to Windows 11 Start Menu

Microsoft is making more unwanted changes to the Windows 11 Start Menu

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309 is available in the Dev Channel. While it brought some welcome features, Microsoft is also experimenting with the Start Menu, yet again. More annoying changes to […]

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309 brings new File Explorer

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309 brings new File Explorer

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309 to the Dev Channel. It brings a new Volume Mixer experience, File Explorer based on WinUI 3 and more. What's new in Windows […]

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Windows 11 Security at risk? BlackLotus UEFI bootkit defeats Secure Boot

ESET security researchers have discovered an UEFI bootkit malware that defeats secure boot on Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices. Named BlackLotus, it is considered the first UEFI bootkit malware that has […]

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The new Windows 365 App is now available

When Microsoft launched the March 2023 Preview update for Windows 11 yesterday, it included the second feature drop for the operating system in the update. Closer inspection of the included features reveals […]

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Windows 11 does not start anymore? UI customizations may be the reason

Microsoft confirmed a new Windows 11 issue that may affect devices with user interface customization applications. According to Microsoft's post on an official support website, Windows 11 devices may not start up […]

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Can AI-powered Bing improve the Windows 11 search experience?

Microsoft announced the official release of the second big update for Windows 11 a moment ago. The update, called Moment 2, is the second feature drop for Windows 11 version 22H2. Microsoft […]

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Microsoft Defender will be installed automatically on many Windows devices

Installation of Microsoft 365 applications on Windows devices will soon include the automatic installation of Microsoft Defender on these devices. The standalone security application will also be pushed to devices via updates. […]

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Windows 11 is getting these new features in March 2023

Microsoft plans to launch the second feature drop update for Windows 11 version 22H2 next month. Feature drops, also called Moments updates, are smaller updates that introduce new features and other improvements […]

Windows 11 Release Preview gets new Search and Taskbar experiences

Windows 11 Release Preview gets new Search and Taskbar experiences

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22621.1343 to the Release Preview Channel of the Insider Program. The update brings several new features that were previously available in the Dev Channel. New Search […]

Microsoft Will Support Windows 11 on Newer Macs Through Parallels

Microsoft Will Support Windows 11 on Newer Macs Through Parallels Microsoft has been around for years and has evolved from one operating system to the next. I personally have used Microsoft from […]

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Windows 11: ARM version is now officially supported on Apple's M1 and M2 Macs

The ARM version of Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system is now officially supported on Apple M1 and M2 Mac devices. Microsoft describes the two official options to run Windows 11 on Apple […]

Microsoft is testing some new Snap layout options in Windows 11

Microsoft is testing some Snap layout improvements in Windows 11 Insider Preview

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25300 was released to the Dev Channel today. It now supports live captions in more languages, and some new Snap layout styles. Microsoft shared a screenshot of […]

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Live Captions in Windows 11 just got an upgrade: Microsoft now supports more languages

Live Captions is an interesting feature of Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system. It is a system-wide feature that enables live captions for any type of video stream on the system. Play a […]

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Microsoft finally drops the Microsoft Account requirement for Windows 11 Widgets

When Microsoft launched Windows 11 with the Widgets feature, it became clear quickly that the initial feature set was limited. Apart from relying solely on first-party widgets created by Microsoft, widgets also […]

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Microsoft improves usability of two-factor authentication in Windows 11

Microsoft added a new usability feature to development builds of its Windows 11 operating system recently that improves two-factor authentication use on the operating system. Two-factor authentication is a security feature that […]

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Windows 11 Takes the Lead: New Policy to Enable Features Instantly

Microsoft is testing a new policy in Insider builds of the Windows 11 operating system that enables new features dropped via updates immediately. New features land in a number of ways in […]

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Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool and Troubleshooters deprecation

Microsoft informed customers about the upcoming deprecation of the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) and MSDT Troubleshooters on a support page last week. Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool and Troubleshooters that are based […]

Windows 11 Preview Build 25295 lets users change the Taskbar's Search style

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25295 allows users to change the Taskbar's Search style

Microsoft began experimenting with the Windows 11 Search button on the Taskbar a few months ago. The feature, which was previous only rolled out to a limited number of users, is now […]

Is Windows 11 spying on you?

Is Windows 11 spying on you?

Do you know what goes on as you happily turn on your Windows 11 system to perform your regular (and perhaps some irregular) activities? Bingo! Like government agencies and big tech, Microsoft […]

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Windows 10 continues to be preferred by PC gamers

Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system continues to be the most popular desktop operating system for gamers. Valve Software's latest hardware survey on its Steam gaming platform highlights that 63.51% of all Steam […]

Spotify and Phone Link are the first apps to support Widgets on Windows 11 Insider Preview

Spotify and Phone Link are the first apps to support Widgets in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Program

The first app widgets for Windows 11 are now available for testing in the Window 11 Insider Preview Program. This is what the Spotify and Phone Link widgets look like. Spotify and […]

Windows 11 adds a full screen view button to the Widgets board in the stable channel

Windows 11 Stable Channel Gets an Upgrade with Full Screen Button on Widgets Board

Microsoft is rolling out support for full screen view for the Widgets panel in the stable version of Windows 11. The feature which was first introduced in the Dev Channel about 4 […]


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