Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows Shutdown Bug Widens: KB5077797 Impacts More Enterprise Systems Than Initially Reported
Microsoft has significantly expanded the scope of a critical shutdown and hibernation regression affecting Windows enterprise systems, revealing that the January 2025 Patch Tuesday issues impact far...
Windows 11 Smart App Control Breaks ASUS Armoury Crate on ROG Ally: Community Outcry & Solutions
Windows 11's Smart App Control (SAC) feature, designed as an advanced security layer to block malicious applications, has created a significant compatibility crisis for ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming...
Merging Drives in Windows 11: Backup First, Then Use Storage Spaces or Disk Mgmt
If you've ever stared at two small drives in File Explorer and wished they were a single, larger disk, Windows 11 gives you a handful of built-in ways to make that happen. The process of merging...
Windows 11 File Explorer Slow? One-Minute 'Open This PC' Fix Explained
Windows 11 users have been grappling with File Explorer performance issues since the operating system's launch, with many reporting frustrating delays when opening the file management tool for the...
KB5074105 Windows 11 Preview: Servicing Stack & AI Update Rollout
Microsoft has quietly released a substantial Windows 11 preview update package—KB5074105—that delivers a mix of reliability improvements, AI component refreshes, and a critical servicing-stack...
Create Windows 11 Bootable USB from Linux with Ventoy: Complete 2024 Guide
Creating a bootable Windows 11 USB drive from a Linux system has traditionally been a challenging process, requiring workarounds and specialized tools that often failed to produce reliable results....
Windows 11 KB5074105 Update Fixes File Explorer, Adds SAC Toggle in Release Preview
Microsoft has quietly rolled out optional Release Preview update KB5074105 for Windows 11, delivering a pragmatic package that addresses a persistent File Explorer reliability issue while introducing...
Windows 11 Debloat Tools Evolve: AI Controls, Safety Features & Community Debate
The landscape of Windows 11 debloating utilities has undergone a significant transformation, moving from rudimentary hobbyist scripts to sophisticated applications with enhanced safety features,...
Windows 11 2026 split: ARM-focused 26H1 update, feature-packed 26H2 release
Microsoft's Windows development roadmap for 2026 is taking shape with a dual-track approach that will deliver two distinct updates: the Windows 11 version 26H1 ARM Platform Update and the Windows 11...
Debloat Windows 11: 3 Safe Methods to Speed Up Your PC Without Breaking It
Windows 11 arrives with a promise of modern design and improved performance, but many users quickly discover that Microsoft's latest operating system comes pre-loaded with numerous applications,...
Phone Link on Windows 11: Ultimate Android Integration Guide & User Experiences
If you've dismissed Phone Link as "just another notification bridge," you're missing one of Windows 11's most practical productivity tools — and it's worth a second look. Microsoft's Phone Link...
Windows 11 Battery Tools: Complete Guide to Built-In Reports & New UI Features
Windows 11 contains a surprisingly robust suite of battery diagnostic tools that most users never discover, ranging from detailed technician-grade reports generated in seconds to emerging taskbar...