Windows 11 Build 26300.8346: Early Signs of the New Small Taskbar Appear

5 mai 2026 à 08:08

Microsoft is quietly testing a new compact taskbar design for Windows 11, and early indicators are now visible in Build 26300.8346. While the feature is still unfinished, users have already spotted small UI changes—especially in the widgets button and system tray behavior—hinting at what’s coming next. The most noticeable change so far? The widgets/weather icon […]

Windows 11 Finally Feels Faster: File Explorer & Performance Improvements Tested in Latest Insider Build

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Par : Nisha

5 mai 2026 à 03:06

Microsoft’s long-promised focus on performance is no longer just talk — it’s finally visible in real-world usage. After installing the latest Windows Insider Experimental build (26300.8346), we tested the changes firsthand, and the results confirm something important: Windows 11 is getting faster, smoother, and more reliable — especially in File Explorer. This aligns with Microsoft’s […]

The New Run Dialog: Faster, Cleaner, and More Capable in Windows 11

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Par : Nisha

4 mai 2026 à 06:40

Microsoft is finally giving one of Windows’ oldest tools a long-overdue upgrade. The iconic Run dialog (Win + R)—a feature that has remained largely unchanged since the days of Windows 95—is now being redesigned for modern Windows 11 users. The result? A faster, cleaner, and more capable Run experience that blends legacy simplicity with modern […]

Windows 11 dominates Steam in April 2026 with 67.74% share — what it means for PC gaming

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Par : Nisha

4 mai 2026 à 01:00

Windows 11 has officially become the default operating system for PC gamers. Fresh data from Valve Corporation via the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for April 2026 shows a decisive shift: nearly 7 out of 10 Steam users are now on Windows 11. This milestone isn’t just another incremental update—it reflects a broader transformation in […]

“Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

2 mai 2026 à 10:12

The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you need to know.

A modern desktop screen displays a gaming interface with dashboards, icons, and game selections, set on a sleek desk with a plant, lamp, and keyboard.

Windows 11’s May update adds 11 meaningful improvements across settings, security, and usability.

Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

1 mai 2026 à 13:17

A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.

Windows 11 Widgets panel

Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

30 avril 2026 à 20:31

Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.

Windows Update on a Dell XPS laptop

Microsoft should steal concepts from this Windows redesign project: Envisioning an ad‑free Windows 11 without AI clutter

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

30 avril 2026 à 07:23

A "Refining Windows" concept redesign project removes Copilot clutter and ads and overhauls the Start menu and Taskbar in Windows 11.

Refining Windows concept panels designed by Raditya Aryaputra

"Refining Windows" removes Copilot clutter and ads and overhauls the Start menu and Taskbar.

We’ve tested the April 2026 Windows 11 update, and its 11 improvements genuinely make the OS feel better

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

29 avril 2026 à 17:16

Windows 11 Insider builds for the last half of April 2026 introduce major updates, including Windows Update overhaul, Xbox mode, and Point-in-time Restore.

Futuristic Windows 11 interface with floating translucent panels displaying icons like a check mark, eye, gears, and graphs, conveying a tech-savvy theme.

Windows 11’s April 2026 update delivers 11 improvements focused on performance, polish, and everyday usability.

Windows K2 status tracker: Keeping tabs on every Windows 11 commitment Microsoft has made in 2026

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

29 avril 2026 à 10:48

Microsoft has promised to fix Windows 11's biggest flaws, but actions speak louder than words. So, let's track its progress.

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Windows 11 Finally Fixing Long-Standing Annoyances Like Ads and Bloat

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Par : Nisha

3 mai 2026 à 03:56

Microsoft is finally addressing one of the biggest complaints surrounding Windows 11: unnecessary ads, preloaded recommendations, and interface clutter. After years of criticism from users who felt the operating system was becoming overloaded with distractions, Microsoft appears to be making meaningful changes to deliver a cleaner, faster, and more user-friendly Windows experience. The latest Windows […]

Windows Widgets Panel Now Hides MSN Feed by Default as Microsoft Pushes Cleaner Windows Experience

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Par : Nisha

3 mai 2026 à 03:37

Microsoft is quietly making one of the most requested quality-of-life changes in Windows. The Widgets panel is now hiding the MSN news feed by default for some users, reducing clutter and limiting unwanted distractions on the desktop. The change is part of Microsoft’s broader “Windows K2” cleanup initiative, which focuses on simplifying the Windows experience […]

Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows 11 Taskbar and Start Menu Frustrations

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Par : Nayan

2 mai 2026 à 13:05

Microsoft is continuing its Windows 11 quality push with a stronger focus on the parts of the operating system users interact with most — the Taskbar and Start menu. Through recent Insider updates and Microsoft’s latest quality progress report, the company outlined multiple improvements designed to make Windows 11 feel faster, more customizable, and less […]

Windows 11 Performance Boost: Microsoft Delivers Major File Explorer, System Performance, and Update Improvements

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Par : Nisha

2 mai 2026 à 12:30

Microsoft continues to push Windows 11 toward a more polished and stable experience, with a renewed focus on system quality, performance tuning, and everyday usability. Since March, the company has been working through feedback from Windows Insiders and regular users to improve update reliability, reduce bugs, and make Windows feel faster and more dependable. While […]

“Checkout, right in the app?” — Copilot’s shopping upgrade adds mobile checkout and merchant data from 500,000 sellers

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

22 avril 2026 à 09:52

Copilot Checkout now works in the Copilot mobile app, and Microsoft has deepened catalog data from over half a million merchants to improve AI‑powered shopping.

In this photo illustration, Microsoft Copilot AI logo is seen on a smartphone screen.

Copilot has a built-in shopping tool that lets you make purchases directly within the app.

Microsoft has been trying to fix Windows 11's annoying white flash bug in File Explorer for over 2 years: Has it finally done it?

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

22 avril 2026 à 07:45

The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode. I feel like we've seen this before...

File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

"Did Ookla just leak Windows vNext UI?": Or is this just a macOS mockup on Windows 11

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

22 avril 2026 à 07:29

Microsoft is rolling out a built‑in Speedtest tool for Windows 11 through a new partnership with Ookla. But a press image shared by Ookla appears to show a macOS-style window inside a Windows 11 taskbar.

Windows 11 Taskbar closeup

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in 'Defender' antivirus is "usually sufficient" for most PC users: "I haven't used a 3rd party antivirus since XP"

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

22 avril 2026 à 05:12

Microsoft recently indicated that its Microsoft Defender antivirus is enough for Windows 11 users, dismissing the need to install additional software for that extra layer of protection.

Microsoft Defender