Widgets
The latest Widgets coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Confirms Removal of Facebook, Spotify Widgets From Windows 11
Microsoft has quietly removed several popular widgets from Windows 11, leaving users questioning the future of the Widgets Board. The tech giant recently confirmed the deprecation of multiple...
Microsoft Pulls Calendar and To-Do Widgets from Store: What Users Need to Know
Microsoft Removes Calendar and To-Do Widgets: What Happened? In late 2024, Microsoft made an unexpected move by removing its Calendar and To-Do widgets from the Microsoft Store, affecting Windows 11...
Office Recent File Widgets for macOS Now Available with Dark Mode and Multi-Size Support
Microsoft has expanded its Office productivity suite with a new feature that Mac users will love: Recent File Widgets. This update brings Windows-like functionality to macOS, allowing users to...
Microsoft Office Recent Files Widgets Now Live in macOS Notification Center
Microsoft has introduced a game-changing feature for macOS users of its Office suite: Recent Files widgets. These handy tools now integrate directly with macOS widgets, allowing users to quickly...
Lock screen now supports live widgets and dynamic wallpapers in Windows 10 and 11
Customize Your Windows Lock Screen: Personalization Tips for Windows 10 & 11 The lock screen in Windows 10 and 11 serves as more than just a login gateway—it’s an opportunity to showcase your...
Windows 11 Lock Screen Gets Interactive Widgets for Weather, Calendar & News
Microsoft is revolutionizing the Windows 11 experience with the introduction of customizable widgets for the lock screen, offering users unprecedented personalization options. This latest update...
Windows 11 Lock Screens Get Full Widget Gallery, Adaptive Layouts in 2025
Microsoft is set to revolutionize the Windows 11 user experience with the introduction of fully customizable lock screen widgets by 2025. This highly anticipated feature, revealed through insider...
Windows 11 Lock Screen Widgets Get Major Customization Boost in 23H2 Update
Microsoft is bringing unprecedented personalization options to Windows 11's lock screen widgets with the upcoming 23H2 update. This enhancement marks a significant evolution in how users interact...
Maximize Workflow: Master AI Widgets in Windows 11
Windows 11 has introduced a suite of innovative features designed to enhance productivity, with Microsoft Widgets standing out as a powerful tool for streamlining workflows. These AI-powered widgets...
Exploring Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2213: New Features, Improvements, and Implications
Introduction Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2213 to the Dev Channel, advancing its development pipeline with new features, usability improvements, and critical fixes....
Microsoft PC Manager 3.14: Enhancing Windows Performance with Real-Time Monitoring and Advanced File Management
Microsoft has unveiled version 3.14 of its free PC optimization tool, PC Manager, introducing features designed to enhance system performance on Windows 10 and Windows 11. This update focuses on...