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Windows PCs with compatible input devices are getting haptic feedback effects for some interactions

Windows 11 adds haptic feedback for snapping, resizing, and more but most laptops can’t...

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Windows 11 is adding haptic feedback for window snapping, resizing, and UI interactions in Insider builds. The feature improves everyday usability, but most Windows laptops still lack haptic trackpads, raising questions about hardware support and OEM priorities.
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Windows gets a new tool that mimics Click wallpaper to reveal desktop functionality from macOS

Microsoft’s VP brings macOS-style click to reveal desktop feature to Windows 11 with new...

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PeekDesktop is a brilliant tool by Microsoft's Scott Hanselman that brings macOS Sonoma's 'click to reveal desktop' feature to Windows. Operating quietly in the system tray, this lightweight executable lets you instantly minimize all open windows by clicking an empty space on your wallpaper.
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Windows 11 April 2026 Patch Tuesday update is live

Windows 11 April 2026 Update tested: What’s new, improved and fixed

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Windows 11 April 2026 Patch Tuesday update is rolling out with Narrator Copilot integration, Settings improvements, File Explorer fixes, display reliability updates, and critical Secure Boot warnings. Here’s everything new, improved, and fixed in this release
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Windows 11 KB5083769 out with improved /scannow, direct download links for offline installers (.msu)

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Windows 11 KB5083769 is now rolling out, and it's not a big release, at least not on the scale of the previous updates. It does have some handy features, including the ability to turn...
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Microsoft is replacing Windows 8 element in the login screen to Windows 11 style

Microsoft confirms old Windows 8 UI elements are being replaced in Windows 11, but...

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Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows 11 still includes legacy UI from Windows 8 and older versions. From login screen elements to Control Panel and system tools, inconsistencies remain. The company is now working to replace outdated components and improve design consistency.
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Pause updates option with date

Tested: Microsoft may finally end forced Windows 11 updates with a new pause feature...

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Microsoft is testing a new feature that lets you select a specific date and pause updates until then. This replaces the existing dropdown menu on the Windows Update page that allowed you to pause...
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Microsoft Edge’s new design is starting to look more like Copilot, with softer corners...

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Edge is getting another major facelift in 2026, and Microsoft sources have told Windows Latest that it’s moving closer to Copilot’s UI.
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Major speed improvement to Windows 11 Storage settings page is here

Tested: Windows 11 just fixed slow storage management and removed a 30-year FAT32 limit

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Windows 11 Insider builds fix slow storage settings and remove the 32GB FAT32 limit. Disk properties now load almost instantly on large drives, and FAT32 can be formatted up to 2TB using command line, removing the need for third-party tools.
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Microsoft is bringing some much needed updates to the Windows Insider Program

Microsoft is overhauling Windows Insider Program as it tries to get Windows 11 back...

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The Windows Insider Program is getting its biggest overhaul in years. Microsoft is simplifying the experience into two primary channels, Experimental and Beta, while finally ending the frustration of gradual feature rollouts and introducing manual Feature Flags for direct control.
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Microsoft's alternate Start menu design prototypes are getting some attention in social media

Microsoft tested 5 different Start menus for Windows 11 before choosing the current one

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Microsoft experimented with a bunch of different Start menu designs for Windows 11 before settling on the current version. From widget-based layouts to smarter app organization, these 5 prototypes reveal what Windows could have been and why the final design feels simpler than expected.
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Copilot

Microsoft denies Copilot is only for entertainment purpose, after its own document says do...

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Microsoft told Windows Latest that Copilot is meant for all use cases, not just “entertainment."
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Microsoft removes the Copilot branding throughout Notepad

Microsoft begins removing Copilot from Windows 11, starting with Notepad, Snipping Tool, but not...

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Microsoft removes Copilot branding from Notepad and Snipping Tool after committing to scale back on AI, back in March.
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Windows 11 Quick Settings feature

Microsoft confirms Windows 11’s Quick Settings and right-click menu will load faster

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Microsoft told Windows Latest that it's testing a new version of Quick Settings on Windows 11 that will load faster.
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Windows 11 is getting a massive list of features in 2026

18 new features coming to Windows 11 in 2026, confirmed by Microsoft

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Microsoft is rolling out major Windows 11 upgrades in 2026, focusing on performance, UI consistency, and reliability. Expect a faster File Explorer, improved updates, native apps, and a cleaner overall experience as the OS shifts toward stability and better day-to-day usability.
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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.
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