Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
How to Remove or Block Copilot in Windows 11: Complete Guide with Registry, Group Policy, and App Methods
Microsoft's Copilot integration in Windows 11 has sparked significant debate among users who value system control and privacy. While Microsoft positions Copilot as an AI-powered productivity tool,...
Windows 11 Insider Builds Introduce Custom User Folder Names in OOBE Setup
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a significant change to the Windows 11 setup experience in recent Insider builds. During the out-of-box experience, users can now choose a custom name for their...
Microsoft tests one-click network speed test built into Windows 11 taskbar for Insiders
Microsoft is testing a built-in network speed test that users can access directly from the Windows 11 taskbar. This feature, currently available to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels,...
Microsoft Reverses Course: Copilot Integration Pulled from Windows 11 Notifications and Settings
Microsoft has quietly removed Copilot integration from Windows 11 notifications and Settings, signaling a significant strategic retreat from its aggressive AI push. The company's decision to scale...
Microsoft Cancels Intrusive Windows 11 Copilot Notifications, Shifts to Opt-In AI Strategy
Microsoft has scrapped planned system-wide Copilot notifications in Windows 11, marking a significant shift in how the company approaches AI integration. The decision represents a strategic retreat...
Windows 11 Copilot Tutorial Shows Two Start Buttons in Microsoft's Latest AI Documentation Blunder
Microsoft's Windows Learning Center has published a Copilot tutorial that displays two Start buttons side-by-side in its instructional screenshots. The image shows both the traditional Windows 11...
Local LLMs vs Cloud AI: Why Offline Models Win for Privacy, Speed & Cost on Windows
When Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs launch with 40+ TOPS NPUs capable of running local AI models, they'll validate what Windows power users have known for months: offline large language models deliver...
Microsoft Halts Automatic Windows 11 Microsoft 365 Copilot Deployment: What IT Admins Need to Know
Microsoft has paused the automatic deployment of the Microsoft 365 Copilot application on Windows 11 devices, marking a significant shift in how the company is rolling out its flagship AI...
PowerToys 0.98 redesigns Keyboard Manager and adds Win+Shift+Q Quick Access flyout
Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.98, bringing significant enhancements to the popular Windows utility suite. The update introduces a new Quick Access flyout, completely redesigns Keyboard Manager,...
Clipchamp's OneDrive Integration: How Microsoft's Video Editor Shift Impacts Windows 11 Users
Microsoft has fundamentally rearchitected Clipchamp, transforming what was once a standalone video editor into a cloud-first application deeply integrated with OneDrive. This strategic pivot,...
Windows 11 Insider Build 22635.3646 Finally Lets Users Customize Profile Folder Names During Setup
Microsoft has introduced a long-requested feature in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3646: the ability to customize the name of your user profile folder during initial setup. This change...
GPMC on Windows 11 and Server: Essential Guide to Group Policy Management, Delegation, and Troubleshooting
The Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) continues to be the central administration tool for Windows environments, providing unified control over policy creation, linking, delegation, and...