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Microsoft’s Surface launch was so quiet I regret paying attention

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
This year’s Spring Surface drop arrived with no event, no excitement, and no clear strategy; just another quiet refresh at a time when the brand needs direction.

Laptop on a desk displaying a webpage about Surface Laptop for Business. The screen shows colorful product images and text. Soft pink and blue lighting in the background.

Laptop on a desk displaying a webpage about Surface Laptop for Business. The screen shows colorful product images and text. Soft pink and blue lighting in the background.

I tested Windows 11’s return of taskbar positioning and resizing, and it’s not the classic Windows 10 experience

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Microsoft brings back Taskbar positioning and smaller Taskbar options on Windows 11, though some Windows 10 features remain missing.

Windows 11 desktop with colorful wave background. A Start menu overlay shows pinned apps like Microsoft Edge and Teams, organized by category in a grid layout.

Windows 11 desktop with colorful wave background. A Start menu overlay shows pinned apps like Microsoft Edge and Teams, organized by category in a grid layout.

Windows 11 KB5089570 Update Brings Big File Explorer Improvements, Xbox Mode, Shared Audio, AI Upgrades, & More

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Nisha
Microsoft has officially released the optional preview update KB5089570 for Windows 11, bringing systems to OS Build 28000.2179. This is one of the most feature-packed preview updates Microsoft has released in recent months, introducing a redesigned gaming-focused Xbox Mode, major File Explorer upgrades, AI improvements for Copilot+ PCs, enhanced Bluetooth audio sharing, security changes, and […]

Windows 11 KB5089573 Update Boosts Performance, Adds AI Task Manager Features and Shared Audio

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Microsoft has released the new optional Windows 11 preview update KB5089573 for versions 24H2 and 25H2, bringing systems to OS Builds 26100.8524 and 26200.8524. While this is technically a preview cumulative update ahead of June 2026 Patch Tuesday, it includes several meaningful upgrades focused on performance, AI hardware monitoring, audio sharing, Windows Hello responsiveness, and […]

Microsoft Finally Fixes the Annoying Floating Copilot Button in Word and Excel

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Microsoft is rolling out new customization options for the floating Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint after many users complained that the feature blocked important content while working on documents and spreadsheets. The company is now giving users more control over where the Copilot Dynamic Action Button appears and how it behaves across Microsoft […]

Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8497 Brings Smarter Accessibility, Taskbar Tweaks, and More Control

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Nisha
Microsoft is continuing its rapid evolution of Windows 11 with the release of Experimental Preview Build 26300.8497, giving Windows Insiders another early look at features that could shape the future of the desktop experience. The latest experimental build focuses heavily on accessibility improvements, taskbar customization, UI refinements, and insider testing stability. It also highlights Microsoft’s […]

Microsoft finally begins testing movable and resizable Taskbar on Windows 11, restoring key customization features many users missed

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.

Windows 11 Start Logo

The Taskbar is no longer limited to the bottom of screens on Windows 11.

Microsoft fixes annoying BitLocker lockout — but only for Windows 11, leaving Windows 10 stuck

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.

Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.

Two computer windows are open on a desktop. The left window shows "BitLocker Drive Encryption" settings, and the right one shows "Trusted Platform Module Management." The background features a blue abstract swirl.

Windows 11’s May update is causing install failures and slow internet — here’s what we know

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Windows 11 update KB5089549 is reportedly failing to install for some users, while others say the May 2026 update slows internet speeds.

Windows Update settings showing available updates, with a download button highlighted. Light blue desktop background and taskbar visible.

Windows Update settings showing available updates, with a download button highlighted. Light blue desktop background and taskbar visible.

Microsoft and its partners are rebuilding how Windows 11 talks to hardware to save your PC from itself

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Microsoft is teaming up with hardware makers to improve driver reliability and make managing drivers a cleaner experience.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor up close

AMD is one of several partners collaborating with Microsoft to increase driver reliability.

Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms: New 'Low Latency Profile' improvements confirmed to "accelerate app launches and core shell experiences"

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[email protected] (Zac Bowden)
Windows 11's highly anticipated Low Latency Profile performance feature is now in the final round of testing, with rollout expected to begin within the next few weeks.

Windows 11 Taskbar closeup

Windows 11 is getting a nice performance upgrade in the next few weeks.

Microsoft will soon let you pause Windows 11 updates indefinitely and automatically roll back faulty drivers — solving half of my problems with the OS

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
Windows Update’s new rollback feature rescues systems from crashes and instability by allowing you to roll back problematic drivers.

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

I hit the Windows 11 emoji picker bug that hides search and found a quick fix

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[email protected] (Daniel Rubino)
Windows 11’s emoji picker can randomly break and lose its search box, leaving the feature almost unusable. The issue appears to be tied to how the UI loads, and when it happens, the picker won’t show any way to filter or find emojis. Fortunately, a quick trick reliably restores the search bar without restarting the system or digging through settings.

A computer interface shows an open emoji and GIF selection sidebar, overlaying a dark-themed app. Colorful emojis are featured on a sleek digital screen.

A computer interface shows an open emoji and GIF selection sidebar, overlaying a dark-themed app. Colorful emojis are featured on a sleek digital screen.

Dell SupportAssist is crashing some Windows 11 PCs, causing them to enter reboot loops. Here's how to stop it.

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Dell SupportAssist is causing BSOD reboot loops on some Windows 11 PCs. Here’s how to disable or remove the crashing service.

Side profile of the new Dell XPS 14 (2026) with LCD and latest Intel Core Ultra 3 processor.

Dell's XPS 14 (2026) is one of the latest PCs that may be affected by this Dell SupportAssist app issue.

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