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.

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Meta's Messenger is the first third-party Windows 11 Widget

Microsoft released a new Windows 11 build to the Developer Insider channel this week. It includes the first third-party widget for Windows 11's Widget feature next to plenty of fixes. Microsoft launched […]

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Windows 11 File Explorer in 2023: more Microsoft 365, touch and previews

Microsoft released the first significant File Explorer with the first Moments update for Windows 11. It introduced support for tabs, which allows users to open multiple locations in a single File Explorer […]

Windows 11 is getting ReFS support: what it means for you?

Recent Windows 11 Insider builds include support for ReFS, the Resilient File System. The file system is currently only available in Windows server operating systems, but not in client systems. Could this […]

How to get Notepad with Tabs in the stable version of Windows 11

How to get Notepad with Tabs in the stable version of Windows 11

Microsoft introduced Notepad with Tabs in Windows 11 a few days ago. The feature is currently only available in the Developer Channel of the Windows Insider Program, but you don't have to […]

Volume Mixer is coming to Windows 11's Quick Settings Panel

Volume Mixer is coming to Windows 11's Quick Settings Panel, here's how to try it

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25281 to the Dev Channel today. While the update brought some changes to how Spotlight works, it also has a hidden feature, the Volume Mixer. […]

With the 2022 Update, Windows 11 Is Finally Worth an Upgrade

"This app can't open" issue in Windows 11 version 22H2

This app can't open is a new error message that Windows users may receive when they try to launch certain Windows applications on Windows 11 version 22H2 devices. Microsoft confirmed the new […]

Tabs in Notepad are rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders

A month ago, a Microsoft employee shared a screenshot that showed Tabs in Notepad. The feature is now rolling out to users in the Windows 11 Insider Program. Tabs in Notepad are […]

Windows 11 Insider Program could get an Experimental Features section in the Settings app

Windows 11 Insider Program could get an Experimental Features section in the Settings app

Microsoft is reportedly prepping to introduce an Experimental Features section in the Settings app. These options could be introduced in the Windows Insider Program, and may allow users to enable new options […]

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Windows 11 Pro in 2023: SMB insecure guest authentication fallbacks disabled

Microsoft's work on improving security in Windows 11 and introducing features of Windows 10 in the latest version of Windows continues in 2023. Yesterday, Windows Server engineering group Principal Program Manager Ned […]

7 Best Android Emulators for Windows 11

7 Best Android Emulators for Windows 11

Many people look to run Android on their computers and they need emulators for that. There are many benefits of running emulators on your Windows 11 system. You can enjoy RPG Android […]

Windows Insider Build suggests there is an update incoming for File Explorer

Windows Insider Build suggests there is an update incoming for File Explorer

Microsoft has started pushing out new updates to the Windows Insider Preview Build again with new updates coming in with a lot of bug fixes on top of some feature updates that […]

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Windows 11 Preview Build 25276 lets you create live kernel memory dumps from the Task Manager

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Preview Build 25276 for users in the Developer Channel. The update adds a couple of interesting options including a new network troubleshooter, and a way to generate […]

11 Best Windows 11 Tips, Tricks & Hidden Features to Use

11 Best Windows 11 Tips, Tricks & Hidden Features to Use

Microsoft has put in a lot of effort with the release of Windows 11. Several features come with the new operating system that is amazing for users. This article will look at […]

7 Settings to Optimize for Gaming Performance on Windows 11

7 Settings to Optimize for Gaming Performance on Windows 11

Gamers are always looking to get the best performance from their computers - be it the latest drivers or swanky gadgets. Similarly, Windows 11 has also got people excited about gaming because […]

Windows 11 Review: 15+ New Features You Should Know About in 2023

Windows 11 Review: 15+ New Features You Should Know About in 2023

Windows users have been excited about the latest operating system release and rightly so. Windows 11 brings with it amazing tweaks and some new features that are sure to give your system […]

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Microsoft updates WSA to Android 13, here's how to install it on your Windows 11 PC

Microsoft has updated the Android version in the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). The OS has been upgraded from Android 12 to Android 13, but it's only available for users in the […]

Windows 11 update brings certain translation issues and other problems

Windows 11 update brings certain translation issues and other problems

It is hardly a badge of honor for Microsoft just how much everybody thinks that Windows updates usually mean Windows problems. Again and again, when downloading and installing Windows updates, users are […]

How To Move the Taskbar to the Top or Side on Windows 11?

How To Move the Taskbar to the Top or Side on Windows 11?

Windows 10 users could move their taskbar to the top of their screen however this stopped in October 2021. Thankfully, with Windows 11, we can now show you how to move your […]

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Windows 11: Microsoft removes Website Recommendations and another annoying feature

Microsoft released a new development build of Windows 11 to the Dev Channel this week. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25272 is a bug fix release for the most part, but it […]

Windows 11 Update Stuck: Fixed For Good

Windows 11 Update Stuck: Fixed For Good

Windows 11 is one of the best versions of Windows in a long time. It comes with various powerful pictures; however, it comes with a few bugs as well. One of the […]

How to Uninstall an Update on Windows 11?

How to Uninstall an Update on Windows 11?

There's not a soul on this planet that does not find the automatic updates on their Windows computer annoying. If a recent update has caused issues with your Windows 11 system, you […]

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Windows 11 usage share continues to rise slowly

Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system continued its slow but steady usage share climb in December 2022. Microsoft released the operating system in late 2021 to the public. Since then, it has gained […]

How To Enable Compatibility View Settings in Windows 11

How To Enable Compatibility View Settings in Windows 11?

In June 2022, Microsoft announced the end of the Internet Explorer app. If you're still using this browser and not receiving updates, you need to switch to Microsoft Edge as soon as […]

Windows 11 fails to impress Steam users

Windows 11 fails to impress Steam users

Yesterday we took a look at some comparative benchmarking tests on identical PCs with one running Windows 10 and the other running Windows 11. The results showed that there was not a […]

How to easily fix your Realtek audio driver in Windows 11

How to easily fix your Realtek audio driver in Windows 11

If you’ve ever messed around with sound settings on your Windows 11 PC, you’ll likely have seen the words Realtek audio driver pop up in a context menu. Now, drivers are incredibly […]

It doesn’t look like Windows 11 is much faster than Windows 10

It doesn’t look like Windows 11 is much faster than Windows 10

The general crappiness of Windows updates is so well-known these days that it has become a bit of a cliched meme. They often don’t work and sometimes even harm device performance. It […]

How to Prevent Windows 10 or 11 From Automatically Downloading Updates?

How to Prevent Windows 10 or 11 From Automatically Downloading Updates?

Most Windows users find the regular Windows 10 and 11 automatic updates frustrating. Thankfully, you can now control this and install all Windows updates as per your schedule. Read on to learn […]

Windows 11 version battle: Which is better, Pro or Pro N?

Windows 11 version battle: Which is better, Pro or Pro N?

Your operating system is what lets you interact with your PC and take advantage of its hardware capabilities. Therefore, choosing the right operating system is vital. Windows 11 is Microsoft’s latest operating […]

How To Install Windows 11 Without TPM [TPM 2.0 Bypass]

How To Install Windows 11 Without TPM [TPM 2.0 Bypass]

Eager to upgrade to Windows 11 and that too without TPM (trusted platform module)? You're not alone. There has been a lot of controversy regarding Microsoft's decision to restrict Windows 11 installation […]

Windows 11 Installation Assistant Disappeared

Fix: Windows 11 Installation Assistant Disappeared

Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 upgrades for all Windows 10 users. However, before you go ahead, you need to check if your system meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11. […]

What's the Best Antivirus for Windows 10 and 11? (Is Microsoft Defender Good Enough?)

What's the Best Antivirus for Windows 10 and 11? (Is Microsoft Defender Good Enough?)

Gone are the days when Windows would insist on installing antivirus software. Since Windows 8, you can inbuilt antivirus software known as Windows Defender. However, is this enough? Can this software keep […]

Old context menu in Windows 11's File Explorer's left pane

[Windows 11 Dev Channel] Restore the old context menu style in File Explorer's left pane

Windows 11 File Explorer's context menu is one of the changes that didn't receive a warm welcome from users when the operating system debuted. Recently, a hidden feature was discovered that lets […]

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Microsoft is working on important Windows 11 Stability improvements

Windows users who run Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system for the first time will notice the visual changes right away. The centered Windows 11 taskbar and the revamped Start Menu (which is […]

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You may soon use Tabs in Notepad for Windows 11

Microsoft seems to be working on bringing support for tabs to the default Windows plain text editor Notepad. A screenshot of an internal version of Notepad was posted to Twitter by a […]

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Ventoy 1.0.86: bypass Windows 11 hardware and online account requirement enabled by default

Ventoy 1.0.86 is the latest version of the open source tool to create bootable media using disk image formats such as ISO or IMG. Ventoy supports the placing of multiple disk images […]

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Intel's latest wireless and Bluetooth drivers fix a crash and performance issues

Intel released updated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers today that address a range of problems on Windows 10 and 11 systems. The company stopped releasing drivers for Microsoft's Windows 7 and 8.1 operating […]

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Windows Search: new work vertical announced

Windows users who use the built-in search functionality while logged in to a work account may now use the new Work vertical. Microsoft announced the general availability of the new search feature […]

Install the Windows 11 Snipping Tool with video recorder

You can install the Windows 11 Snipping Tool with video recording option on the stable channel, here's how to do it

Microsoft is testing a Screen Recorder option in the Snipping Tool. The feature is currently available for some users in the Dev Channel of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Program. The company […]

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Windows 11: Two feature drops in the first half of 2023

The first feature drop for Windows 11 happened shortly after the release of Windows 11 version 22H2, or Windows 11 2022 Update. Microsoft revealed earlier already that it plans to release several […]

Annoying Windows 11 Dev Channel features we hope will get dropped

Annoying Windows 11 Dev Channel features we hope will get dropped

The Microsoft Dev Channel, otherwise known as the Windows Insider Program is a place for the software giant to test out and tweak new features that could be coming to its flagship […]


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