Windows 11’s ads are way too pushy. These 9 settings fix the worst
Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to lure us away…
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Windows 11’s ‘Send to’ menu is a mess. Fix it in seconds
In Windows 11, if you right-click a file or folder in File Explorer, you can access the extended context menu by clicking “Show more options.” Among other options, you will find the “Send to” command.…
Microsoft acknowledges Windows 11’s search problems, working on a fix
Microsoft wants to make the search function in the Windows 11 Start menu more predictable and accurate. Windows Latest reports that Microsoft’s design lead, Diego Baca, has confirmed that the company is aware of several…
Windows 11’s emergency March update is breaking window management
In late March, Microsoft released emergency patch KB5085516, which was meant to fix broken Microsoft app logins. Unfortunately, users are now reporting that the out-of-band update is causing other problems of its own. On affected…
Windows 11’s ‘Feature Flags’ let Insiders skip the update lottery
If you want to test new updates for Windows 11, you can join the Windows Insider Program, but until now Microsoft has used a lottery system (aka a staggered rollout called Controlled Feature Rollout) to…
Windows 11’s latest beta adds haptic feedback for mice and touchpads
Over the weekend, Microsoft rolled out new beta versions of Windows 11 to members in the Windows Insider Program. The biggest new feature in Build 26220.8148 (Beta Channel) and Build 26300.8155 (Dev Channel) is built-in…
7 useful things in Windows 11’s new Start menu
No part of Windows evokes such strong feelings as the Start menu. As soon as Microsoft makes any changes, it leads to an outcry of protest. The Start menu is what you see when you…
Microsoft is modernizing Windows 11’s aging UI and shifting to native apps
As you’ve probably noticed, the Windows 11 user interface is a patchwork of different solutions, some of which have been around since the introduction of Windows 3.1 in 1992. It’s anything but modern—and Microsoft has…
Microsoft VP hints at ending Windows 11’s Microsoft Account requirement
Scott Hanselman, a long-standing Microsoft employee and current Vice President of Developer Community at Microsoft, has caused a stir in the Windows world with a brief post. He hints that the requirement to have a…
Windows 11’s emergency update fixes broken Microsoft app logins
Update on March 23, 2026: Over the weekend, Microsoft released an emergency update that addresses app login issues in Windows 11. The update (KB5085516) is now available for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 and is designed to…