Windows 11
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Microsoft Removes Copilot Branding from Windows 11 Notepad, Replaces with Subtle Pen Icon
Microsoft has quietly removed the Copilot branding from Windows 11's Notepad application, replacing it with a simple pen icon that opens the same AI-powered writing tools. This change appears in the...
Windows Secure Lock Screen Clock Lags 30 Seconds: Microsoft Confirms Intentional Design
Microsoft has confirmed that the 30-second lag displayed on Windows Secure Lock Screen clocks is an intentional security feature, not a bug. This design choice, which has confused users who notice...
Windows 11 SMB1 Security Warning: Why You Should Disable It and How to Maintain Compatibility
Microsoft has disabled SMB1 by default in Windows 11 for a critical reason: the protocol represents a significant security vulnerability that continues to be exploited in real-world attacks. The...
Windows 11 Insider Meetups Return: Microsoft's Push for Better Feedback Before Shipping
Microsoft has quietly restarted Windows Insider meetups after a multi-year hiatus, signaling a strategic shift in how the company gathers feedback before shipping Windows 11 updates. The initiative...
Windows 11 Insider Build 26300.8155: 25H2 Enablement, Haptic Feedback, and Stability Improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8155 to the Dev Channel, marking a significant step toward the 25H2 release. This build introduces haptic feedback support for stylus...
Windows 11 26H1 Shows Zero Active Known Issues: What This Unprecedented Status Means for Users
Microsoft's Windows release health dashboard currently displays something remarkable for Windows 11 version 24H2: zero active known issues. This clean slate appears across all update...
KB5077241 adds taskbar speed test, Sysmon 15.0, and Explorer reliability fixes
Microsoft's KB5077241 preview update for Windows 11 delivers exactly what enterprise administrators and power users have been requesting: measurable performance improvements and enhanced system...
Microsoft's Control Panel Retirement: Settings App Now Hosts Printers & Networking
Microsoft has officially confirmed that many Control Panel settings have already migrated to the modern Settings app, with printers and networking now fully hosted there. This marks a significant...
Windows 11 App Compatibility: How Microsoft's App Assure Program Prevents Upgrade Disasters
Windows 11's strict hardware requirements have generated significant controversy since its 2021 launch, but one aspect of Microsoft's modern operating system approach has quietly succeeded where...
Windows 11 Performance Update: Microsoft Confirms Faster Quick Settings and Context Menus
Microsoft has confirmed that upcoming Windows 11 updates will deliver measurable performance improvements to two of the operating system's most frequently used interface elements: the Quick Settings...
Windows 11 2026 Quality Reset: Microsoft's Focus on Taskbar, Updates, Explorer, and Reducing Clutter
Microsoft is steering Windows 11 toward a significant course correction for 2026, directly addressing user frustrations that have persisted since the operating system's 2021 launch. The company's new...
Windows 11 Control Panel Redesign Stalled by Printer Driver Compatibility Issues
Microsoft's Control Panel redesign for Windows 11 has hit a significant roadblock: printer drivers and legacy device compatibility. The company's long-promised modernization effort, which would...