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

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

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

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.

ON THIS DAY: Microsoft offers an olive branch for users of 'Non-Genuine' Windows PCs to get a Windows 10 upgrade

Microsoft has clarified that it is working with some of its PC OEM partners to give its PC customers with a "Non-Genuine" version of Windows installed a "very attractive" offer to upgrade to a fully licensed version of Windows 10 when it launches later this year.

Microsoft cancels Claude Code licenses, shifting developers to GitHub Copilot CLI — a move likely driven by financial motives

Microsoft is ditching Claude Code for Copilot CLI, leaving developers frustrated and raising questions about financial motives.

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28:An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the Claude AI logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 28:An image of a woman holding a cell phone in front of the Claude AI logo displayed on a computer screen, on April 29, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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

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"

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 made $30 billion from OpenAI in 2 years — but somehow burned through $100 billion in costs to get there

Microsoft has reportedly spent more than $100 billion on its partnership with OpenAI, largely on infrastructure and hosting costs.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on May 08, 2025 in Washington, DC.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on May 08, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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

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

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.

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.

“Dragging windows is finally easier”: I break down the Windows 11 tweak that quietly improves daily use

PowerToys adds Grab And Move to Windows 11, letting you drag and resize windows from anywhere using simple shortcuts.

A laptop screen displaying Windows 11, featuring the "Grab And Move" settings window of PowerToys. The desktop background is colorful and vibrant.

A laptop screen displaying Windows 11, featuring the "Grab And Move" settings window of PowerToys. The desktop background is colorful and vibrant.

Xbox mode got overshadowed by this awesome new addition to Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday update

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update enables haptic "bumps" for compatible mice and adds a console-inspired Xbox mode for PC gamers.

A sleek black ergonomic computer mouse with a vertical design, featuring a silver scroll wheel, rests on a textured surface in front of a blue background.

A sleek black ergonomic computer mouse with a vertical design, featuring a silver scroll wheel, rests on a textured surface in front of a blue background.

I dug into how Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 toward fully native apps, and it could lead to major speed gains

Microsoft is launching an AI agent and development templates to streamline native development on Windows 11.

WinUI agent for GitHub Copilot

The WinUI agent plugin includes eight specialized skills to help create, package, and debug native Windows applications.

Inside why Bill Gates expected Microsoft to burn $1B on OpenAI — and how the bet paid off far beyond that

A new report by The Information revealed that Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI has generated approximately $30 billion in revenue for the former between 2023 and 2025.

Satya Nadella looking sad with raining money

Satya Nadella looking sad with raining money

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  • Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Has Been Downgrading NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPU Drivers
    Microsoft has confirmed a frustrating issue affecting many Windows users: Windows Update has been automatically replacing newer graphics drivers installed manually from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel with older OEM-approved versions. The issue has reportedly caused freshly installed GPU drivers from 2026 to be downgraded back to much older releases from 2024 or earlier, creating problems […]
     

Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Has Been Downgrading NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPU Drivers

Par : Nisha
15 mai 2026 à 02:37
Microsoft has confirmed a frustrating issue affecting many Windows users: Windows Update has been automatically replacing newer graphics drivers installed manually from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel with older OEM-approved versions. The issue has reportedly caused freshly installed GPU drivers from 2026 to be downgraded back to much older releases from 2024 or earlier, creating problems […]

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  • Hacker Group Claims New Windows 11 Exploits Can Bypass BitLocker and Escalate System Access
    A hacker group known as Chaotic Eclipse, also referred to as Nightmare-Eclipse, has published details about two new Windows exploits called YellowKey and GreenPlasma, both targeting modern Windows systems including Windows 11 and newer Windows Server versions. The group claims YellowKey can bypass BitLocker encryption protections under certain conditions, while GreenPlasma enables elevated system access […]
     

Hacker Group Claims New Windows 11 Exploits Can Bypass BitLocker and Escalate System Access

Par : Nisha
14 mai 2026 à 03:31
A hacker group known as Chaotic Eclipse, also referred to as Nightmare-Eclipse, has published details about two new Windows exploits called YellowKey and GreenPlasma, both targeting modern Windows systems including Windows 11 and newer Windows Server versions. The group claims YellowKey can bypass BitLocker encryption protections under certain conditions, while GreenPlasma enables elevated system access […]

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  • Microsoft Launches Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery to Automatically Fix Bad Windows Drivers
    Microsoft has officially introduced a new Windows recovery feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery (CIDR), designed to automatically roll back faulty drivers distributed through Windows Update. The new capability aims to reduce system downtime and eliminate the need for manual troubleshooting when problematic drivers cause crashes, boot failures, or hardware instability on Windows PCs. The feature […]
     

Microsoft Launches Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery to Automatically Fix Bad Windows Drivers

Par : Nisha
14 mai 2026 à 00:43
Microsoft has officially introduced a new Windows recovery feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery (CIDR), designed to automatically roll back faulty drivers distributed through Windows Update. The new capability aims to reduce system downtime and eliminate the need for manual troubleshooting when problematic drivers cause crashes, boot failures, or hardware instability on Windows PCs. The feature […]

ChromeOS Flex Kit Is Sold Out: 5 Alternatives for Old Windows 10 PCs

15 mai 2026 à 14:50

Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex kit sold out. Here are five lightweight operating system alternatives for older Windows 10 PCs.

The post ChromeOS Flex Kit Is Sold Out: 5 Alternatives for Old Windows 10 PCs appeared first on TechRepublic.

New Windows Update May Undo Bad Driver Updates on Its Own

15 mai 2026 à 13:41

Microsoft is testing Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, a Windows Update feature designed to roll back bad drivers with less manual IT work.

The post New Windows Update May Undo Bad Driver Updates on Its Own appeared first on TechRepublic.

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