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The latest Settings coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Outlook moves Search Folders to Settings, adds clutter-busting filters
Microsoft is quietly repositioning one of Outlook's most powerful organizational tools—Search Folders—from their traditional location in the navigation pane to within the Settings menu, while...
Hidden Windows 11 Settings: Unlock Productivity with These 15 Under-the-Radar Tweaks
Windows 11, Microsoft's latest operating system, contains a treasure trove of hidden settings and features that can dramatically enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and create a more...
Microsoft Debuts First Major Run Dialog Redesign in Nearly 30 Years
Microsoft is quietly experimenting with a redesigned, modern Windows Run (Win+R) experience built on WinUI 3, introducing an optional overlay that brings Fluent Design aesthetics, rounded corners,...
Windows 11 App Updates in Settings: Microsoft's Unified Update Strategy
Microsoft is quietly revolutionizing how Windows 11 handles application updates through a new dedicated App updates pane in Settings, marking a significant shift toward unified update orchestration...
Windows 11 Settings App Updates Page Centralizes Microsoft Store Management
Microsoft is quietly rolling out a significant quality-of-life improvement to Windows 11 with the introduction of a dedicated "App updates" page within the Settings app. This new feature allows users...
Unlock 5 Hidden Windows 11 Tools for Security, Privacy & Admin Control
Windows 11's polished Settings interface conceals a treasure trove of powerful tools and hidden features that most users never discover. Behind the sleek, modern UI lies an extensive toolkit ranging...
10 Hidden Windows 11 Settings That Will Transform Your Experience
Windows 11's Settings app contains numerous powerful features that remain undiscovered by most users, hidden beneath layers of menus and requiring specific knowledge to access. These under-the-radar...
Windows 11 System Haptics: New Tactile Feedback for Window Management
Microsoft is developing system-level haptic feedback for Windows 11 that will introduce subtle vibrations when users perform common interface actions like window snapping and UI alignment. This...
Fix Windows 11 Audio Switching: Disable Unused Devices for Faster Control
Windows 11's audio management system presents a persistent frustration for users who regularly switch between multiple output devices. The streamlined interface that Microsoft introduced with Windows...
Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode: AI Assistant Revolutionizes Browser Experience
Microsoft Edge's latest evolution transforms the browsing experience with Copilot Mode, an integrated AI assistant that turns the browser into an intelligent partner for work, research, and daily...
Windows 11 Copilot+ AI Revolutionizes Settings with On-Device Assistance
Microsoft is fundamentally transforming how users interact with Windows 11 settings through the integration of Copilot+ AI capabilities directly within the Settings app. This groundbreaking feature,...
Edge Canary Now Has a Bing Banner That Won’t Take No for an Answer — What You Can Do
A new experiment in the latest Microsoft Edge Canary builds is testing a browser banner that urges users to switch to Microsoft-recommended default settings — with Bing as the search engine — and...