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The latest Quick Settings coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Dev Build 26080 Hints at Quick Settings Tile Removal Feature in Energy Saver Mode
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build 26080 contains hidden code suggesting the company is testing a significant change to the Quick Settings panel. The development, first spotted by...
Windows 11 Bluetooth Toggle Missing? Complete Guide to Restore & Fix Issues
The disappearance of the Bluetooth toggle from Windows 11's Quick Settings panel has become a surprisingly common frustration for users, transforming what should be a simple connectivity feature into...
Microsoft hides a one-click speed test inside Windows 11's taskbar — but there's a trade-off
Microsoft has begun testing a new internet speed test shortcut directly inside the Windows 11 taskbar, but it comes with a notable limitation: clicking it opens a Bing web page rather than running a...
Beyond Windows+I: Unlock the Hidden Power of ms-settings: to Open Any Settings Page Instantly
Opening Windows 11’s Settings app is normally a two-second operation: press Windows+I and there it is. But if that’s the only trick in your toolkit, you’re leaving a lot of speed on the table....
Windows 11’s Best-Kept Secrets: Hidden Tools That Supercharge Your Productivity
Buried beneath the sleek, centered taskbar and rounded corners of Windows 11 lies a collection of productivity tools so powerful, yet so obscure, that even seasoned users often overlook them. These...
Microsoft Plants a Bing Speed Test Shortcut in the Taskbar and Teases AI Oversight in New Insider Builds
A quiet update this week to Windows 11 Insider Preview builds plants a one-click internet speed test directly into the taskbar network flyout, but it’s not the native diagnostic tool power users...
Windows 11 Adds a Speed Test Button to Network Flyout, But It’s a Bing Web Shortcut
Microsoft is quietly testing a one-click internet speed test shortcut in Windows 11, placed directly inside the network flyout and taskbar context menu. The feature, unearthed by sharp-eyed Insiders...
Unlocking Windows 11's Hidden Superpowers: Snap Layouts, Focus Sessions, and Beyond
Minutes lost to window resizing, notification spam, and repetitive copy-pasting add up. Windows 11 ships with a collection of built-in tools that many users never discover, yet they can reclaim that...
Why This ‘Brilliant Windows 12’ Fan Design Is a Must-See Blueprint for Microsoft’s Next OS
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Windows 11 KB5031354 Delivers Copilot, File Explorer Overhaul, and More—But AMD and Touchpad Issues Surface
Microsoft’s October 10, 2023 cumulative update for Windows 11—delivered as KB5031354—is a two-headed beast. It’s both a mandatory security patch and the vehicle for the highly anticipated...
Chrome OS Screenshots: Every Method, Plus How Google’s Tote Keeps Your Captures Within Reach
Chromebooks have killed the Print Screen key, but Chrome OS offers more ways to capture your screen than Windows ever did—from a dedicated Screen Capture tool to voice commands and the Tote feature...
From Reddit to Real Life: The Verified Windows 11 Shortcuts Every Laptop Reviewer Should Use
A community-curated list of Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts recently surfaced on Reddit and was amplified by a Tom’s Guide writer—and for anyone who spends hours testing laptops, it’s a goldmine....