Usability
The latest Usability coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Taskbar Customization Returns: Microsoft Prototypes Move & Resize Features for 2026
Microsoft is quietly developing a significant reversal of one of Windows 11's most controversial design decisions, with multiple sources confirming the company is prototyping the ability to move and...
Privacy shock: Linux expert Jack Wallen hits Windows 11 walls in first hour
When veteran Linux user Jack Wallen attempted a one-week experiment using Windows 11 as his primary operating system, he found himself struggling within the first hour. His experience highlights the...
Windows 11 Users Want Folder Sizes, Smoother Virtual Desktops, and Custom Menus in Microsoft Feedback Push
Rudy Huyn, a Microsoft partner architect for Windows and the Store, took to X this week with a straightforward question: “What do you miss most in Windows?” The responses, pouring in during the...
Windows 11 24H2 Restores the Mouse Scroll Direction Toggle—No Registry Hacks Required
Microsoft has quietly restored one of the most requested convenience features from Windows 10, eliminating the need for risky registry hacks that millions of users relied on to reverse their mouse...
Windows 11 Multi-Monitor Taskbar Update: Enhancing Productivity and Customization
Windows 11 Multi-Monitor Taskbar Update: A Leap Forward for Productivity and Customization The demands of modern workflows have made multi-monitor setups a staple among power users, creative...
Why Turning Off Your Laptop Has Become So Complicated: Understanding Modern Power States and Windows 11
Few things in modern computing are as deceptively complicated as the act of turning off your laptop. For decades, the power button’s role was clear: press it, and your machine would shut down, your...
Windows 11 Widgets Board Gets AI Overhaul with Copilot Discover in Latest Update
For years, the Windows 11 Widgets Board has represented both potential and perplexity for users across the spectrum—from power users who crave deep customization and integration, to everyday...
Windows 11 July 2025 Patch Tuesday Update: Security, Performance & AI Enhancements
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 (KB5062553) delivers a substantial package of security patches, performance optimizations, and AI-powered productivity enhancements. This...
Microsoft OneNote 2023 Update: AI-Powered Productivity & Multi-Display Mastery
Microsoft's OneNote has long been the go-to digital notebook for Windows users, but its 2023 update transforms it into a powerhouse of productivity with groundbreaking AI features and unprecedented...
Windows 11 UX Challenges: Key Criticisms & How Microsoft Can Improve
Windows 11 represents Microsoft's bold vision for the future of computing, but its reception among users has been decidedly mixed. While the operating system brings visual polish and under-the-hood...
Windows 11 24H2 Adaptive Start Menu uses machine learning to tailor layout by user habits
The evolution of the Start menu in Windows has always been a focal point for both casual users and power users alike, serving as the main gateway to system functions, pinned apps, and personalized...
Windows EU Update: How Microsoft is Enhancing User Control & Browser Choice
Windows users across the European Economic Area are on the brink of experiencing one of the most significant quality-of-life improvements to Microsoft’s operating system in recent memory. With the...