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Windows 11 Update Reportedly Breaking Internet Connections for Some Users

A recent update for Windows 11 is reportedly causing internet connectivity problems for some users. After installing certain newer builds of the operating system, affected computers may appear connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet networks but are unable to access the internet. The issue has been widely discussed by users and IT professionals, raising concerns about […]

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Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with "too many coincidences" — Microsoft's plan or just user error?

Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who’s really in control.

Windows Update page in Settings app Windows 11

Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 updates are leaving users frustrated and questioning who’s really in control.

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Microsoft just delayed one highly anticipated Windows 11 feature — but this hidden one slipped through the cracks

Windows 11 may have delayed the new agenda view, but a hidden Taskbar feature has surfaced that finally lets users reclaim their screen real estate.

Windows 11 Action Center calendar

The quick settings menu in the Windows 11 taskbar will soon support hiding items.

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Microsoft confirms that a highly anticipated new Taskbar feature coming to Windows 11 in 2026 has been delayed — promises to "ensure it meets our quality standards"

Microsoft's upcoming agenda view for the Taskbar on Windows 11 has been pushed back, with the first preview now expected to debut "in the coming months" instead of last year.

Windows 11 agenda view on a Dell XPS

Windows 11 agenda view on a Dell XPS

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I love this modern take on Microsoft's File Explorer with a modern AI semantic search — too bad it’s just a Windows 12 concept

Microsoft’s File Explorer has looked the same for decades. This Windows 12 concept shows how it could finally get the glow-up it deserves.

Windows 12 concept design of a revamped File Explorer

Microsoft’s File Explorer has looked the same for decades. This Windows 12 concept shows how it could finally get the glow-up it deserves.

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Someone rebuilt Task Scheduler for Windows 11 and it goes way harder than it has any right to

FluentTaskScheduler is a free, open-source wrapper that brings a modern interface for the built-in Task Scheduler on Windows 11. It's not perfect, but it's promising.

Mockup of FluentTaskScheduler app for Windows 11

Mockup of FluentTaskScheduler app for Windows 11

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No Windows 12 in 2026, so here’s the wishlist Microsoft should steal

Microsoft may not be releasing Windows 12 this year, as its roadmap is focused on improving user sentiment around Windows 11. Still, my wishlist for Windows 12 is already in the wild.

Collage of new features that we wish would happen in a "Windows 12" OS.

Collage of new features that we wish would happen in a "Windows 12" OS.

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This week in Windows: Surface strategy wavers, OEMs push back, and Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo circles the market

Microsoft's rising Surface prices have created a vacuum in the $600 laptop market. Can Windows OEMs pivot before the MacBook Neo dominates the segment?

MacBook Neo taking a bite out of Windows laptops

Windows laptops need temporary, rotating sales to compete with the MacBook Neo.

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Windows 11 users are calling out Microsoft for missing features the OS should have had years ago, and the community is not being subtle about it

The Windows community demands a leaner operating system, an AI master switch, faster search, and full control. The real Windows 11 debate isn't new features.

AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.

AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.

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We’re not the only ones saying it: Windows 11 desperately needs a single privacy toggle

Windows 11 makes privacy confusing. Settings are fragmented, telemetry stays active, and it's time for Microsoft to add a master switch.

Collage and mockup showing Windows 11 settings releated to privacy and security

The settings for privacy in Windows 11 are scattered all over the place and can be difficult to find.

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Microsoft splits Windows 11's most experimental preview channel in two as it begins testing next major OS platform release

Windows 11 Insiders can now begin testing early foundational builds that are expected to work towards the next platform release, which is likely to debut in 2027 with version 27H2.

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Microsoft Store Command-Line Interface lets you install and update app

Microsoft has introduced a new way to install or update apps on your Windows computer. Often, updating or downloading apps from the Microsoft Store can cause a crash. Now, in such a case, users can use the Microsoft Store Command-Line Interface (CLI) to do the same. As a result, you can now use the terminal to manage […]

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14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy

On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud sync.

Collage image of privacy and security settings for Windows 11

Windows 11 shares more data than you realize — here are 14 fixes from our in-house Windows expert.

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Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity — Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first

Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

Windows 11 5G on a Samsung laptop

5G connectivity is about to get a lot better for pro users and for enterprise IT teams.

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Microsoft needs to bring back the annual Windows event and stop acting ashamed of the platform

Is Microsoft ashamed of Windows? I wouldn't blame you for thinking so, given every year Google and Apple are eager to get on stage and talk about what's next for their platforms. Microsoft hasn't done this for Windows in a long time.

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

AI-generated Microsoft event graphic

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Ex-Microsoft engineer says this is what Windows' Task Manager would "probably" look like today — but it's a "good thing" he stuck to his OS design lane

Ex‑Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer reimagines Task Manager with a synthwave‑inspired AI dashboard, showing what it could look like today.

What a futuristic Task Manager would probably look like

A reimagined Task Manager with a synthwave‑inspired AI dashboard, showing what it could look like today.

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Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon

Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently.

Windows 11 on a Surface Laptop in a neon environment

Windows 11 on a Surface Laptop in a neon environment

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Some users report Windows 11’s February update, KB5077181, is failing to install and causing a range of system issues

Windows 11 update KB5077181 fails with error 0x800F0991, 0x800F0922, and more, while some users report Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and graphics issues.

Screenshot of Windows 11 settings with a skull and crossbones overlay

Screenshot of Windows 11 settings with a skull and crossbones overlay

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