Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Emergency KB5078132 Update Fixes Windows 11 23H2 Cloud File & PST Issues
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update for Windows 11 version 23H2 to address critical file access and Outlook reliability problems that emerged after recent patches. KB5078132,...
ThrottleStop 9.7 Fixes Windows 11 Tray Icon: Clear Cache, Delay Startup
Windows 11 users have been encountering a persistent and frustrating issue where ThrottleStop appears to stop working, but the reality is more nuanced. The problem manifests as the ThrottleStop tray...
Windows 11 Hits 1 Billion Users: Enterprise IT Implications & Migration Challenges
Microsoft's Windows 11 has officially surpassed one billion monthly active devices, achieving this milestone faster than its predecessor Windows 10, according to Microsoft's recent confirmation...
Windows 11 Finally Supports WebP Wallpapers: What This Means for Users
Microsoft has quietly introduced a significant quality-of-life improvement in recent Windows 11 Insider builds: native support for WebP images as desktop wallpapers. This seemingly small change...
Canary Build 28020.1495 Adds WebP Wallpapers, Patches File Explorer Crashes
Microsoft's latest Canary channel release, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1495 (KB5074168), delivers a focused update that introduces native WebP wallpaper support while addressing several...
Android-to-PC activity handoff lands in Windows 11 Release Preview build.
Microsoft's long-promised Cross-Device Resume feature for Windows 11 has taken a significant step toward general availability, moving into the Release Preview channel with improved functionality that...
Cross Device Resume for Android now reaches Windows 11 Release Preview builds 26100.7701 and 26200.7701
Microsoft's vision of seamless phone-to-PC continuity has taken a significant step forward with the expansion of Cross Device Resume to the Release Preview Channel. This feature, which allows users...
Windows 11 WebP Wallpapers & Video Backgrounds: Microsoft's Personalization Revolution
Microsoft is quietly revolutionizing Windows 11's visual experience with two significant personalization updates that have flown under the radar for many users. The operating system now natively...
Windows 11 January 2026 Patch KB5074109 Causes Major Regressions, KB5078127 Released as Fix
Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, designated KB5074109 and released on January 13, has triggered significant system instability and application failures across numerous...
Windows 11 Start Menu Size Controversy: Users Demand Manual Resize Option
Microsoft's Windows 11 Start menu redesign has sparked significant debate among users, with the interface's fixed, oversized dimensions becoming a focal point of criticism. While the company's...
Fix ThrottleStop Tray Icon Flood in Windows 11: Update & Cache Solutions
Windows 11 users who rely on ThrottleStop for CPU performance tuning have been battling a persistent and frustrating issue: the system tray icon management pane becoming flooded with dozens,...
Speed Up Windows 11 File Explorer: Disable Folder Type Discovery for Performance Boost
Windows 11’s File Explorer can transform from a responsive tool to a frustratingly slow application due to a legacy behavior that persists in the operating system: automatic folder type discovery....