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Microsoft confirms it's migrating all Control Panel settings to Windows 11 Settings app but there are roadblocks

Microsoft explains why it still can’t fully kill Control Panel in Windows 11

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Microsoft confirms it’s migrating Control Panel features to the Windows 11 Settings app, but legacy drivers and device compatibility are slowing the process. The company is taking a careful approach to avoid breaking hardware while modernizing Windows.
Windows 11 Start menu and Search

Microsoft wants Windows 11 Start menu to feel more predictable when you press Win...

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Microsoft wants Windows 11 Start menu to better predict what you mean when you press Win and type. It'll rolling out soon.
Windows app development shifted from a single stable model to multiple frameworks, pushing developers toward web apps.

Developer explains why Windows 11 keeps getting web apps instead of native apps

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Developers are increasingly choosing web apps over native Windows apps, not for performance, but for predictability. Years of shifting UI frameworks from Microsoft have created uncertainty, pushing even major apps toward Electron and WebView.
Microsoft is bringing design improvements to Windows 11 Settings and UI in the April update

Microsoft says it’s finally focusing on Windows 11’s design, starting with Settings (Control Panel’s...

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Microsoft is finally focusing on improving Windows 11 design, with updates to Settings pages, account dialogs, and overall UI consistency. While these changes are small, they signal a bigger shift in how Microsoft approaches design, something users have been waiting for years.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 is getting Chrome-like feature flags to bypass gradual rollouts

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Windows 11 Insider builds are testing a new Feature Flags page in Settings that lets users enable hidden features without relying on tools like ViVeTool. The feature is currently hidden, but it could change how Insiders test new updates and improvements going forward.

New Copilot for Windows 11 includes a full Microsoft Edge package, uses more RAM

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There's a new version of Copilot rolling out on Windows 11, and it dumps native code (WinUI) in favor of web components. This was expected based on our previous findings, but to our surprise,...
Windows 11 now shows Secure Boot certificate status in the Windows Security app with clear alerts

Windows 11 will now tell you if your Secure Boot certificates need attention

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Microsoft is adding Secure Boot certificate status to the Windows Security app in Windows 11. Users can now see if their device is updated, blocked, or at risk. Here’s what the new indicators mean, when they appear, and what actions you need to take before certificates expire in 2026.

Google Chrome’s new native video and audio lazy loading could make the web faster

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Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, including Edge and Vivaldi, could soon get native support for video and audio lazy loading.
Windows expert explains why Patch Tuesday updates are blamed for system failures

Don’t blame Windows 11 updates for every problem, Microsoft veteran says

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A Windows veteran reveals why Patch Tuesday updates get blamed for system failures in enterprises. The real issue lies in untested drivers, policies, and delayed reboots. Here’s what actually breaks PCs and how IT teams can avoid it.
Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO file

Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO (offline installer), and always save a copy

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Learn how to download the official Windows 11 25H2 ISO directly from Microsoft and install it using an offline installer. This guide covers step-by-step instructions, clean install methods, and why keeping a backup ISO is essential for upgrades and troubleshooting.
Movable taskbar in Windows 11

Watch: Microsoft shows off Windows 10-like Windows 11’s movable taskbar in action

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Microsoft has posted a video showing off the movable taskbar in Windows 11, and it's similar to Windows 10.

Windows 11 KB5086672 rolls out after Microsoft pulls failed March 2026 optional update

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Windows 11 KB5086672 is now rolling out as an optional update with several notable improvements after March 2026 update issues.
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is getting major improvements in 2026

Microsoft to upgrade Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with faster file access, better networking...

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Microsoft is upgrading Windows Subsystem for Linux in 2026 with faster file performance, improved networking, easier setup, and better enterprise support. These changes could make Windows 11 a stronger development platform again amid growing competition from macOS and Linux.
Microsoft Copilot ad

Microsoft says Copilot ad in GitHub pull request was a bug, not an advertisement

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Microsoft has denied the GitHub Copilot ad reports and told Windows Latest that it does not plan to show ads on GitHub.
Windows 11 legacy UI

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 update to modernize legacy UI, as Control Panel and other...

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Microsoft is internally building new tools that would modernize more pop-ups, including legacy dialogs and system UI.