Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 26H1 Bromine Build Tailors Canary Channel for Snapdragon X2 ARM Chips
Microsoft has quietly introduced a new platform branch of Windows 11 into the Canary channel, labeled Windows 11, version 26H1 (Build 28000), but this isn't the next consumer feature pack for every...
KB5014668 Preview Update Fixes Windows 11 Upgrade & Game Crashes
Microsoft's latest preview update for Windows 11, KB5014668, addresses critical reliability issues that have been plaguing users since the original release. This non-security "C" release cumulative...
Windows 11 Home vs Pro: Which Edition Matches Your Needs?
The choice between Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro represents one of the most fundamental decisions consumers face when purchasing a new PC or considering an upgrade. While Microsoft's official...
RemoveWindowsAI: PowerShell Tool Strips Windows 11 AI Features for Privacy & Performance
A new open-source PowerShell project called RemoveWindowsAI is gaining attention among Windows enthusiasts who want to strip Microsoft's AI features from Windows 11 installations. Created by GitHub...
Guide: Remove Copilot in Windows 11—From Right-Click to Enterprise Group Policy
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant has become a prominent feature in Windows 11, but not every user wants this AI companion integrated into their workflow. Whether you're concerned about privacy,...
Windows 11 Secure Boot fix auto-deploys to replace 2026-expiring certificate
Microsoft has initiated a critical, automated update process to replace expiring Secure Boot certificates on Windows 11 devices, a preventative measure designed to avoid widespread boot failures and...
PowerToys v0.45.0 Fluent UI redesign now live with stability fixes for Windows 11
Microsoft's PowerToys v0.45.0 release represents a significant milestone for the popular utility suite, bringing not just a visual refresh aligned with Windows 11's design language but substantial...
Disable Copilot and OneDrive ads with six Windows 11 privacy tweaks
Windows 11 ships with a lot of useful features—and an equal amount of defaults that many power users call intrusive, noisy, or wasteful. After a fresh install, it can feel like an advertisement...
KB5074109 debuts Copilot vision in Windows 11's first 2026 update
Microsoft's first cumulative update of 2026 for Windows 11, KB5074109, arrived on January 13th, bringing together a collection of preview fixes from December 2025 with significant new features...
Windows 11 KB5074109 Update Causes Installation Errors and NVIDIA Black Screens
Microsoft's January 2026 cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5074109, has generated significant user frustration as what was intended to be a routine security and platform improvement patch has...
Windhawk's Taskbar Volume Control Per-App Mod Revolutionizes Windows 11 Audio Management
Windows 11 users have long navigated a cumbersome audio control system that requires multiple clicks through the Sound Mixer to adjust individual application volumes. This friction point in the...
Windows 11 KB5013943 Update: Fixing Safe Mode Flicker & .NET 3.5 Issues
Microsoft's May 2022 cumulative update for Windows 11, officially designated as KB5013943 and bumping the OS build to 22000.675, arrived as a corrective patch addressing several regressions that had...