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Windows 11 2026 Update Preview: Movable Taskbar Returns Alongside Revamped Feedback Hub and Admin Tools
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 users exactly what they’ve been asking for: a movable taskbar, richer personalization controls, and a Feedback Hub rebuilt for clarity and speed, all previewed as...
Windows 11’s 2026 Update to Restore Movable Taskbar, Start Menu Resizing, and More Privacy
Microsoft is planning a significant reversal of its controversial Windows 11 design decisions, with 2026 updates expected to restore long-requested taskbar and Start menu customization options,...
Windows 11 26H2 Lands on Insiders with Movable Taskbar, Bing Start Controls, and a Lighter Footprint
Microsoft has officially shipped Windows 11 version 26H2 to the Insider Dev Channel, confirming a June 19, 2026 flight and marking the start of public testing for this year’s annual feature update....
Windows 11 Start Menu Evolves into a Full-Fledged Dashboard with Deeper Phone Link Integration
Microsoft has been quietly transforming the Windows 11 Start menu from a simple launcher into a comprehensive command center, packing in pinned apps, personalized recommendations, an integrated...
Insiders get reorderable File Explorer tabs, unified updates, and faster search in Build 26300.8687
Microsoft rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8687 to the Experimental channel on June 12, 2026, delivering a trio of long-awaited improvements. File Explorer tabs get a much-needed...
Windows 11 2026 Update Unlocks Movable Taskbar, Compact Start & Privacy Boost
Microsoft is preparing the most significant rework of Windows 11’s core interface since the OS launched, with a 2026 feature update set to deliver a completely flexible taskbar, a genuinely compact...
Windows 11 Search Testing Native Toggle to Remove Bing and Store Results
Microsoft is reportedly preparing a long-awaited search toggle for Windows 11 that would allow users to disable Bing web results and Microsoft Store suggestions directly from the Settings app. The...
WinUI Takes Over as Windows Long-Term Native Shell, Start Menu Redesigned for Performance
At Build 2026, Microsoft dropped a bombshell for Windows developers: WinUI is now the official long-term native user interface layer for all Windows applications, replacing the aging Win32 and WPF...
Dell XPS 13 Drops to $799 as Microsoft Gives Start Menu Real User Controls
Dell dropped the starting price of its iconic XPS 13 laptop to $799 on June 2, 2026 — a move that puts premium build quality into the hands of students and budget-conscious buyers. Hours later,...
Microsoft Tests Movable Taskbar and Resizable Start Menu in Windows 11 Insider Builds
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 Insiders the first taste of long-awaited taskbar and Start menu flexibility, with new options to move the taskbar to any screen edge, shrink its icons, and choose from...
Windows 11 Preview Adds Switch to Kill Bing in Search Without Registry Edits
Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users a direct way to shut off web results in the built-in search. A dedicated toggle, previewed at a recent Windows Insider event in San Francisco, will let...
Microsoft Releases Fresh Windows 11 Insider ISO Files, Packing Start Menu Enhancements and Streamlined Testing
Microsoft just dropped a fresh batch of Windows 11 Insider Preview ISO files, giving registered Windows Insiders a smoother path to clean-install the latest Beta and Dev channel builds. For anyone...