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Canary Build 27965 adds scrollable Start menu and open-source text editor for Insiders.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27965 to the Canary Channel, introducing significant changes to the Start menu experience and quietly advancing the platform's modernization...
Windows 11 Update Finally Kills Jarring White File Dialog Pop-Ups in Dark Mode
Windows 11's dark mode experience has reached a significant milestone with Microsoft finally unifying the visual appearance of File Explorer dialogs, eliminating the jarring white pop-ups that...
Windows 11 25H2 Enablement Package: AI Features, Faster Updates, Start Menu Refresh
Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 11 25H2 update through a revolutionary enablement package approach that fundamentally changes how users receive major Windows updates. This new...
Windows Start Menu May Finally Respect Default Browser and Search Engine Settings
Microsoft appears to be testing a significant change to Windows Search behavior that could finally end the company's controversial practice of forcing web results to open in Edge with Bing search....
5 Essential Windows 11 Tweaks for New Users: Boost Productivity & Customization
As Windows 11 continues to evolve through major updates, new users often find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory that can initially feel like an "annoying compatibility shuffle" rather than a...
Windows 11 25H2 enablement package cuts upgrade to a tiny download, resets support clock for all users
Microsoft's Windows 11 version 25H2, slated for release in 2025, represents a significant shift in how feature updates are delivered, focusing on efficiency and stability through an enablement...
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 25H2 with redesigned Start menu and no performance gains
Microsoft is on the verge of releasing the Windows 11 25H2 update, marking the next annual refresh for the operating system. This update, characterized by its enablement package delivery model, is...
Microsoft’s Latest Insider Build Tests a One-Stop Account Hub for Windows 11
Microsoft dropped a fresh batch of Windows 11 Insider builds on September 19, 2025, and one update—identified as KB5065786—signals a deeper, more deliberate integration of Microsoft Account...
Windhawk: The Free, Open-Source Tool That Gives Windows 11 Users Real Customization
{ "title": "Windhawk: The Free, Open-Source Tool That Gives Windows 11 Users Real Customization", "content": "A free, open-source utility called Windhawk is rapidly becoming the go-to tool for...
Classic File Explorer Title Bars Are Back in This ExplorerPatcher Pre-Release
The latest pre-release build of ExplorerPatcher restores the classic File Explorer title bar on Windows 11 22H2 and later, fixes a broken weather widget, and improves compatibility with other...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Auto-Installs on Windows 11 Starting October: How to Opt Out or Remove It
Microsoft will automatically install its Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 devices that already run the desktop Office apps, beginning in October 2025. The background installation adds a new...
Beyond Windows+I: Unlock the Hidden Power of ms-settings: to Open Any Settings Page Instantly
Opening Windows 11’s Settings app is normally a two-second operation: press Windows+I and there it is. But if that’s the only trick in your toolkit, you’re leaving a lot of speed on the table....