Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
MX Master 4 becomes first third-party mouse to use Windows 11 native haptic snapping
Logitech’s MX Master 4 has become the first third-party mouse to tap into Windows 11’s native haptic feedback system, delivering physical vibrations during common window management actions such...
Dell XPS 13 at $699: 8GB RAM Showdown vs MacBook Neo
Dell just drew a line in the sand. At Computex 2026, the company unveiled a new XPS 13 with a consumer starting price of $699 and a student promotion knocking it down to $599. The message is clear:...
WTOP Data Doctors publish complete Windows 11 Copilot removal guide on June 1, 2026.
Windows 11 users seeking to rein in Microsoft’s Copilot now have a comprehensive field manual, published on June 1, 2026, by WTOP’s Data Doctors. The guide arrives amid growing friction: while...
Nvidia RTX Spark and Microsoft Arm PCs Rival Apple Silicon in 2026
Microsoft and Nvidia on May 31, 2026 pulled back the curtain on a long-rumored partnership: a new category of thin-and-light Windows PCs built on Nvidia's Arm-based RTX Spark platform. The...
Windows 11 Taskbar to Get Unified "Ask Copilot" by 2026 with Faster AI
Microsoft is preparing a significant overhaul of the Copilot experience on Windows 11, according to internal planning documents viewed by windowsnews.ai. The centerpiece is a new “Ask Copilot”...
Windows 11 Search Finally Finds 2-Character Files in KB5089573 Update
Microsoft has released optional update KB5089573 for Windows 11, rolling out a significant overhaul to the operating system’s built-in search functionality. Available since late May 2026, this...
Windows 11 Hidden Gems: Master Clipboard History, Voice Typing, Snap Layouts, and Live Captions
Every day, millions of Windows 11 users install third-party utilities for clipboard management, dictation, or window organization—unaware that the operating system itself offers robust, free...
Reclaim 7GB in Windows 11 by Disabling Reserved Storage with DISM
A little-known DISM command can instantly reclaim several gigabytes of disk space on Windows 11 by disabling a feature called Reserved Storage—but leaving it off risks breaking future feature...
Windows 11 2026: 7 Built-in Screenshot Shortcuts Including OCR & Redaction
Microsoft’s relentless march to make Windows 11 the most screen-capture-friendly operating system has culminated in at least seven distinct, reliable ways to grab a screenshot in 2026. Gone are the...
No Windows 12 at Build 2026 as Microsoft doubles down on Windows 11 AI PCs
{ "title": "No Windows 12 Preview at Build 2026: Focus on AI PCs, Dev Tools, and Windows 11", "content": "Microsoft's Build 2026 developer conference in Seattle delivered an unambiguous message:...
Microsoft Plans Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery for Windows 11 via Windows Update, Launching September 2026
Microsoft is baking a new automated recovery feature directly into Windows Update that aims to rescue PCs from faulty driver installations without user or IT intervention. Dubbed Cloud-Initiated...
Windows 11 File Copy Dialog Now WinUI 3, Common Dialog Next
Microsoft’s decades-long quest to rid Windows of its legacy UI has taken a significant step forward. Sources familiar with the company’s development plans say the iconic file copy dialog—the...