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Microsoft promises to speed up context menus, folder navigation, file transfers, and search on Windows 11

As part of Microsoft's big plan to address quality issues on Windows 11, the company has confirmed that it's working on fixing performance of menus, folders, and search in File Explorer.

Windows 11 file Explorer

Windows 11 file Explorer

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People inside Microsoft are fighting to drop Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft Account requirements during setup

Microsoft's big sweeping set of improvements coming soon to Windows 11 don't address its controversial Microsoft account requirements, but that might soon change.

Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directory

Windows 11 UI with option to specify user directory

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Microsoft unveils MAJOR improvements coming to Windows 11 this year — movable Taskbar, reduced RAM usage, less AI and ads, and much more CONFIRMED: "We are evolving how Windows is built behind the scenes to raise the quality bar"

After feeling the heat from macOS and Linux, Microsoft is getting its act together and making significant changes to Windows 11 that will bring it up to par with the competition.

Windows 11

This is the moment Windows fans have been hoping would come.

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Microsoft launches new Feedback Hub — but will it actually fix Windows 11?

Microsoft is launching the "largest update ever" to the Feedback Hub, featuring a unified submission flow and modernized navigation to prove it’s finally listening to Windows 11 critics.

Windows 11 Start Logo

Adding the option to move the Taskbar on Windows 11 will serve as an act of good faith to users.

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Dear Microsoft, if you want me to use an account so badly, why is Windows 11 breaking them?

Microsoft wants everyone on a Microsoft Account, but the latest Windows 11 update is breaking sign-ins with a fake "no internet" error for Teams, Office, and other Microsoft apps.

Microsoft Teams on Windows

Some users cannot sign in to Microsoft Teams (free) and other Microsoft apps on Windows 11.

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Someone hacked Windows 98 onto a year 2000 Internet appliance just because they can

A clever hack revives Windows 98 on a locked‑down internet appliance, but it's not what you'd call a practical PC.

Workers put together copies of Microsoft's Windows 98 at the packaging line.

Who said Windows 98 can't still be fun in 2026?

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Microsoft’s New Promise: A Fresh Commitment to Windows Quality (2026 Update)

Microsoft has officially acknowledged what many users have been saying for months — Windows needs to feel faster, more reliable, and less frustrating. In its latest Windows Insider blog post (March 20, 2026), the company outlines a renewed commitment to improving Windows quality, focusing on performance, stability, and user trust. Why Microsoft Is Refocusing on […]

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Microsoft Copilot Cowork can do your tasks automatically

Copilot CoworkMicrosoft has introduced a new feature to Microsoft 365, Copilot Cowork. It is a new AI tool designed to carry out tasks autonomously in a Microsoft 365 environment. Copilot Cowork acts more like a digital coworker that can plan and execute tasks, helping teams complete their work more efficiently. This article covers important highlights of […]

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Microsoft is reportedly considering suing OpenAI after Amazon’s $50B deal shakes their “exclusive” partnership

Microsoft weighs legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion cloud deal, which could test Azure’s exclusivity.

Google and Microsoft logos on landscape split over AI

Google and Microsoft logos on landscape split over AI

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The 10 biggest changes coming to Windows 11 Insiders this March — and why they matter

Windows 11's March 2026 Insider builds add custom user folder names in setup, improved debloat policies, new admin protections, and other changes.

Screenshots from Windows 11 Insider update March 2026.

Screenshots from Windows 11 Insider update March 2026.

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Microsoft Cancels a Major AI Feature in Windows 11 — A Big Shift Away From “AI Overload”

Microsoft has officially canceled one of its most anticipated AI features in Windows 11 — the long-planned Copilot notifications system. The feature, which had been in development for years, was expected to bring AI-powered alerts and suggestions directly into the Windows experience. But now, it’s been quietly scrapped. What Was the Copilot Notifications Feature? The […]

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Microsoft Is Quietly Testing a Big Start Menu Redesign in Windows 11

Microsoft is reportedly experimenting with a major redesign of the Start Menu in Windows 11, signaling that one of the operating system’s most recognizable features could soon look very different. The changes are currently being tested internally and in preview builds, suggesting that Microsoft is exploring ways to improve usability, customization, and performance in the […]

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Microsoft 365 is paywalling most of Copilot in Office apps — what's changing?

Microsoft is stripping Copilot Chat from Office sidebars for non-licensed users on April 15, 2026, rebranding the included version as "Copilot Chat (Basic)."

The Microsoft 365 Copilot logo appears on a smartphone screen in the Apple app store

Copilot Chat users will need to use the Microsoft 365 Copilot app rather than rely on an integrated version of Copilot in Office.

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Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows 11 Security Patch for Critical Vulnerability

Microsoft has issued an emergency security update for Windows 11, addressing a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to remotely take control of affected systems. The urgent fix targets a flaw in the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) and was released outside the normal update schedule to help organizations secure their systems as quickly […]

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