Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
WTOP Data Doctors publish complete Windows 11 Copilot removal guide on June 1, 2026.
Windows 11 users seeking to rein in Microsoft’s Copilot now have a comprehensive field manual, published on June 1, 2026, by WTOP’s Data Doctors. The guide arrives amid growing friction: while...
Nvidia RTX Spark and Microsoft Arm PCs Rival Apple Silicon in 2026
Microsoft and Nvidia on May 31, 2026 pulled back the curtain on a long-rumored partnership: a new category of thin-and-light Windows PCs built on Nvidia's Arm-based RTX Spark platform. The...
Windows 11 Taskbar to Get Unified "Ask Copilot" by 2026 with Faster AI
Microsoft is preparing a significant overhaul of the Copilot experience on Windows 11, according to internal planning documents viewed by windowsnews.ai. The centerpiece is a new “Ask Copilot”...
Windows 11 Search Finally Finds 2-Character Files in KB5089573 Update
Microsoft has released optional update KB5089573 for Windows 11, rolling out a significant overhaul to the operating system’s built-in search functionality. Available since late May 2026, this...
Windows 11 Hidden Gems: Master Clipboard History, Voice Typing, Snap Layouts, and Live Captions
Every day, millions of Windows 11 users install third-party utilities for clipboard management, dictation, or window organization—unaware that the operating system itself offers robust, free...
Reclaim 7GB in Windows 11 by Disabling Reserved Storage with DISM
A little-known DISM command can instantly reclaim several gigabytes of disk space on Windows 11 by disabling a feature called Reserved Storage—but leaving it off risks breaking future feature...
Windows 11 2026: 7 Built-in Screenshot Shortcuts Including OCR & Redaction
Microsoft’s relentless march to make Windows 11 the most screen-capture-friendly operating system has culminated in at least seven distinct, reliable ways to grab a screenshot in 2026. Gone are the...
No Windows 12 at Build 2026 as Microsoft doubles down on Windows 11 AI PCs
{ "title": "No Windows 12 Preview at Build 2026: Focus on AI PCs, Dev Tools, and Windows 11", "content": "Microsoft's Build 2026 developer conference in Seattle delivered an unambiguous message:...
Microsoft Plans Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery for Windows 11 via Windows Update, Launching September 2026
Microsoft is baking a new automated recovery feature directly into Windows Update that aims to rescue PCs from faulty driver installations without user or IT intervention. Dubbed Cloud-Initiated...
Windows 11 File Copy Dialog Now WinUI 3, Common Dialog Next
Microsoft’s decades-long quest to rid Windows of its legacy UI has taken a significant step forward. Sources familiar with the company’s development plans say the iconic file copy dialog—the...
Windows 11 Insider Build Finally Adds Movable Taskbar, Quieter Widgets, Less Copilot
Microsoft is shipping a surprising package of Windows 11 Insider builds this week that finally answer years of taskbar complaints while quietly pulling back on some of its most aggressive AI...
Microsoft kills Windows 12, keeps Windows 11 with cheaper Arm PCs, faster performance in 2026
Microsoft’s last full week of May 2026 delivered a sweeping preview of the Windows PC’s trajectory. An optional update brought performance gains and device-sharing tools, Insiders got a...