Project K2
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Windows 11 Build 26300.8493 Finally Lets You Move the Taskbar Anywhere
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Build 26300.8493 to the Experimental channel, delivering a long-awaited feature: the return of a movable taskbar. The May 15, 2026 release also introduces a...
WinUI 3 'Project K2' cuts File Explorer launch times by up to 63%
File Explorer in Windows 11 is about to get a significant speed boost, thanks to performance improvements in the underlying WinUI 3 framework. Internal testing of what Microsoft dubs "Project K2"...
Microsoft's Project K2 targets SteamOS threat with Windows 11 gaming overhaul across Insider builds.
Microsoft is overhauling Windows 11's gaming experience with an internal initiative codenamed Project K2, multiple sources report. The push aims to deliver significant improvements across three...
Project K2 Aims to Transform Windows 11 into a Console-Like SteamOS for Gamers
Microsoft is working on an internal project codenamed 'K2' that aims to bring SteamOS-like polish and gaming efficiency to Windows 11, according to a report from Windows Central. The initiative...