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 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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Windows 11: Optional January update KB5022360 is now available

The new update KB5022360 with various bug fixes and a changed handling of .NET updates is available for Windows 11 version 22H2. The installation is optional, and most Windows 11 users may want […]

Windows 11 will soon let you fix issues on your PC using Windows Update

Windows 11 will soon let you fix issues on your PC using Windows Update

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25284 to the Dev Channel yesterday. While it brought support for third-party widgets, it also came with a hidden feature, to fix problems with your […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Live kernel memory dumps in Windows 11 Preview Build 25276in Task Manager

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 […]


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