Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
PowerToys Dock Brings Real-Time CPU, GPU, and RAM Widgets to Windows 11
Microsoft's PowerToys team is developing an experimental "Dock" utility for Windows 11 that could fundamentally change how users interact with system information and quick actions. This optional,...
NVIDIA Investigates Windows 11 KB5074109 Gaming Issues: Frame Drops, Artifacts & Workarounds
NVIDIA has officially opened an engineering investigation into widespread gaming performance issues reported by users following the installation of Microsoft's January 2026 cumulative update for...
Windows 11 Decouples .NET Framework 3.5: What It Means for Users & Developers
Microsoft has initiated a significant architectural shift in Windows 11 by decoupling the venerable .NET Framework 3.5 from the operating system image, beginning with Insider Preview Build 27965....
Windows 11 Printer Driver Overhaul: Legacy V3/V4 Support Ends in 2026
Microsoft is accelerating its modernization of the Windows printing stack with a significant policy shift that will impact millions of users and IT administrators. Starting with Windows 11 updates in...
Windows 11 Shared Audio Preview: Bluetooth LE Multi-Output Finally Arrives
Microsoft has finally addressed one of Windows 11's most persistent audio limitations with the introduction of Shared Audio Preview, a feature that allows users to stream audio to two Bluetooth LE...
Master Windows Send To: The Ultimate Guide to File Management in Windows 11
Windows 11's context menu hides one of the most powerful yet underutilized productivity features that has survived from Windows 95 through today: the Send To menu. This decades-old file routing...
Microsoft's Windows Optional Features Overhaul: What IT Admins Need to Know
Microsoft's ongoing transformation of Windows optional features has evolved from subtle backend adjustments to a comprehensive overhaul that fundamentally changes how IT administrators manage...
Windows 11 Shared Audio: Bluetooth LE Multi-Streaming Arrives with Limitations
Microsoft has finally delivered on a long-promised Windows 11 feature that many users have been eagerly awaiting: the ability to stream audio simultaneously to two Bluetooth devices. This shared...
Windows 11 Drops Built-In .NET Framework 3.5: What This Change Means for Users and Developers
Microsoft has quietly initiated a significant architectural shift in Windows 11 by removing the .NET Framework 3.5 runtime from the operating system's core installation and transitioning it to a...
Windows 11 Storage Settings Now Require UAC: Security vs Usability Debate
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update has quietly implemented a significant security change that's sparking debate among users and IT professionals alike. The Settings > System > Storage page...
Windows 11 Start Menu Redesign: Single Scrollable Surface & How to Enable Now
Microsoft has quietly rebuilt the Windows 11 Start menu into something that finally feels useful again—and if you don't want to wait for Microsoft's staged rollout, there's a straightforward (but...
How to Disable Windows 11 Copilot and AI Features: Complete Guide
Microsoft's aggressive integration of artificial intelligence into Windows 11 has created a significant divide among users. While some embrace the convenience of Copilot and AI-powered features,...