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"We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now — cutting memory and storage demands by 20%

A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.

Start menu in Windows 11

A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.

I'm excited about 3 big changes coming soon to your Windows 11 PC — signals of Microsoft's much-needed course correction

Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.

Lenovo ThinkPad laptop with Windows 11 using a top-mounted Taskbar

Lenovo ThinkPad laptop with Windows 11 using a top-mounted Taskbar

Microsoft, you're not done: There are still 5 big Windows 11 issues that I want to see addressed

Microsoft's big plan to save Windows 11 is almost perfect. There's just a few more issues that need to be addressed.

Windows 11's forced internet requirements

Want to set up Windows 11 without an internet connection? Tough.

Microsoft quietly announced upcoming WSL upgrades, including a "more streamlined first-time setup and onboarding"

Amid the raft of promised changes Microsoft has recently made regarding Windows 11 was nestled a small but interesting update on the future of WSL.

Fedora running on WSL in Windows Terminal on Windows 11.

WSL is already pretty fantastic, and Microsoft is going to keep making it better.

Microsoft shuts down another Windows 11 registry hack — native NVMe SSD support has changed but Insiders still have options

Microsoft has changed the Windows 11 nvmedisk.sys registry ID that unlocked native NVMe performance, ending a popular SSD speed trick for power users.

WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD held with Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD in front of a red brick wall

Microsoft has blocked a popular SSD speed trick for power users.

Windows Central Podcast: Breaking down Microsoft's sweeping Windows 11 changes

Podcast: Daniel and Zac break down Microsoft's big announcement about Windows 11 and how the company is moving to address its biggest issues this year.

Windows 11 podcast teaser

Windows 11 Tease

The Windows 11 March 2026 update was causing sign-in problems, but Microsoft has now fixed it

Windows 11 March 2026 update breaks sign-ins for Teams, OneDrive, and more. Here's the fix and what Microsoft says about a patch.

Windows 11 update KB5079473

Windows 11 update KB5079473

Windows 11's latest bug fix proves why the option to pause updates forever needed to arrive yesterday

Microsoft’s emergency fix for the Windows 11 sign-in bug is here, but the damage to user trust remains. This latest bug shows why Microsoft needs to let people pause updates forever.

Windows 11 update in Settings app

Windows 11 update in Settings app

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  • Best Developer Options & Tweaks for Windows Power Users (2026 Guide)
    Why Power Users Are Tweaking Windows 11 in 2026 If you’re still using Windows with default settings, you’re missing out. In 2026, Microsoft has added tons of hidden tools, developer settings, and performance tweaks that can: Speed up your system ⚡ Unlock advanced features 🔓 Improve workflow and multitasking 🧠 Whether you’re a coder, gamer, […]
     

Best Developer Options & Tweaks for Windows Power Users (2026 Guide)

Par : Nayan
25 mars 2026 à 10:22
Why Power Users Are Tweaking Windows 11 in 2026 If you’re still using Windows with default settings, you’re missing out. In 2026, Microsoft has added tons of hidden tools, developer settings, and performance tweaks that can: Speed up your system ⚡ Unlock advanced features 🔓 Improve workflow and multitasking 🧠 Whether you’re a coder, gamer, […]

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  • Windows Leaks Reveal Major Changes Coming Soon
    What the Latest Windows Leaks Tell Us About Microsoft’s Future Recent leaks surrounding Microsoft and its flagship operating system Windows 11 have sparked excitement across the tech world. From redesigned interfaces to AI-powered features, these early reveals hint at a big evolution in how we use PCs. Let’s break down what’s been leaked—and what it […]
     

Windows Leaks Reveal Major Changes Coming Soon

Par : Nayan
25 mars 2026 à 04:07
What the Latest Windows Leaks Tell Us About Microsoft’s Future Recent leaks surrounding Microsoft and its flagship operating system Windows 11 have sparked excitement across the tech world. From redesigned interfaces to AI-powered features, these early reveals hint at a big evolution in how we use PCs. Let’s break down what’s been leaked—and what it […]

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  • Windows Emergency Update KB5085516 Released (March 21, 2026). Download Link
    Microsoft Rolls Out Out-of-Band Fix – What You Need to Know Microsoft has quietly released a new out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11 — KB5085516 (OS Builds 26200.8039 and 26100.8039) on March 21, 2026. Unlike regular Patch Tuesday updates, this release was pushed urgently to address critical issues affecting system stability and enterprise environments. ⚡ […]
     

Windows Emergency Update KB5085516 Released (March 21, 2026). Download Link

Par : Nayan
24 mars 2026 à 03:04
Microsoft Rolls Out Out-of-Band Fix – What You Need to Know Microsoft has quietly released a new out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11 — KB5085516 (OS Builds 26200.8039 and 26100.8039) on March 21, 2026. Unlike regular Patch Tuesday updates, this release was pushed urgently to address critical issues affecting system stability and enterprise environments. ⚡ […]

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  • Movable Taskbar Returns to Windows 11 After Backlash
    Windows 11 Brings Back the Movable Taskbar After years of complaints… it’s finally happening. 👉 Microsoft is bringing back the movable taskbar in Windows 11—and users are calling it one of the best changes yet. 👀 What’s Changing? For the first time since Windows 11 launched, you’ll soon be able to: Move the taskbar to […]
     

Movable Taskbar Returns to Windows 11 After Backlash

Par : Nayan
23 mars 2026 à 12:54
Windows 11 Brings Back the Movable Taskbar After years of complaints… it’s finally happening. 👉 Microsoft is bringing back the movable taskbar in Windows 11—and users are calling it one of the best changes yet. 👀 What’s Changing? For the first time since Windows 11 launched, you’ll soon be able to: Move the taskbar to […]

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  • Windows 11 Is Getting Cleaner: Microsoft Reduces Copilot AI & Ads
    What’s Changing in Windows 11? Windows 11 is finally addressing one of the biggest user complaints—too much AI and too many ads. Microsoft has announced changes that will: Reduce intrusive Copilot AI features Make Start menu ads easier to disable Improve overall system simplicity 👉 The goal: a cleaner, faster, less distracting Windows experience 🤖 […]
     

Windows 11 Is Getting Cleaner: Microsoft Reduces Copilot AI & Ads

Par : Nayan
23 mars 2026 à 01:47
What’s Changing in Windows 11? Windows 11 is finally addressing one of the biggest user complaints—too much AI and too many ads. Microsoft has announced changes that will: Reduce intrusive Copilot AI features Make Start menu ads easier to disable Improve overall system simplicity 👉 The goal: a cleaner, faster, less distracting Windows experience 🤖 […]

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  • Microsoft Admits Windows 11 Needs Fixing — Big Changes Are Coming
    A Rare Move: Microsoft Finally Listens to Users After years of criticism, Microsoft has finally acknowledged what many users have been saying: 👉 Windows 11 needs serious improvement. From performance issues to frustrating updates, the company is now promising a major shift in priorities—and it could change everything. ⚡ Focus #1: Faster Performance One of […]
     

Microsoft Admits Windows 11 Needs Fixing — Big Changes Are Coming

Par : Nayan
22 mars 2026 à 12:35
A Rare Move: Microsoft Finally Listens to Users After years of criticism, Microsoft has finally acknowledged what many users have been saying: 👉 Windows 11 needs serious improvement. From performance issues to frustrating updates, the company is now promising a major shift in priorities—and it could change everything. ⚡ Focus #1: Faster Performance One of […]

Microsoft promises to speed up context menus, folder navigation, file transfers, and search on Windows 11

As part of Microsoft's big plan to address quality issues on Windows 11, the company has confirmed that it's working on fixing performance of menus, folders, and search in File Explorer.

Windows 11 file Explorer

Windows 11 file Explorer

Microsoft will soon let you postpone Windows 11 updates forever if you don't want them

A big change coming soon to Windows 11 will allow users to say no to installing updates for as long as they want, a level of freedom that hasn't been seen since Windows 8.

Windows Update

Windows Update

People inside Microsoft are fighting to drop Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft Account requirements during setup

Microsoft's big sweeping set of improvements coming soon to Windows 11 don't address its controversial Microsoft account requirements, but that might soon change.

Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directory

Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directory

Microsoft unveils MAJOR improvements coming to Windows 11 this year — movable Taskbar, reduced RAM usage, less AI and ads, and much more CONFIRMED: "We are evolving how Windows is built behind the scenes to raise the quality bar"

After feeling the heat from macOS and Linux, Microsoft is getting its act together and making significant changes to Windows 11 that will bring it up to par with the competition.

Windows 11

This is the moment Windows fans have been hoping would come.

Microsoft launches new Feedback Hub — but will it actually fix Windows 11?

Microsoft is launching the "largest update ever" to the Feedback Hub, featuring a unified submission flow and modernized navigation to prove it’s finally listening to Windows 11 critics.

Windows 11 Start Logo

Adding the option to move the Taskbar on Windows 11 will serve as an act of good faith to users.

Windows 11’s next big version is only for new devices — and Microsoft just revealed how long it’ll last

Windows 11 version 26H1 will debut next month exclusively on Snapdragon X2 devices. Here's how long this special offshoot version of Windows 11 will be supported for.

Windows 11 version 26H1

Windows 11 version 26H1

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