Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Unlock Windows 11’s Hidden Admin Tools Folder for Expert PC Control
Buried within Windows 11’s interface lies a collection of powerful utilities that most users never stumble upon. Officially named Windows Tools, this folder gathers over 20 built-in administrative...
Windows 11 Fast Startup: Why Restart Fixes More Than Shut Down
Your Windows 11 machine is acting up—apps freeze, the cursor stutters, or a peripheral refuses to work. You click the power icon and choose “Shut down,” wait a few moments, then power it back...
TaskSlinger Beta Cuts Task Manager Startup to Under 100ms on Windows 10/11
TaskSlinger, a native Windows 10 and Windows 11 x64 system-monitoring utility, entered open beta in May 2026. The tool pitches itself as a faster, cleaner replacement for Microsoft’s built-in Task...
Second Monitor Not Detected on Windows 11? Complete Troubleshooting Guide
Nothing disrupts productivity faster than a second monitor that stays stubbornly black. You’ve plugged everything in, your laptop is on, and yet Windows 11 only shows your main display. You’re...
Windows 11 New Policy Lets IT Admins Remove Copilot App for 28 Days
Microsoft has given IT administrators a powerful new lever to control AI on Windows 11 devices: a policy that not only removes the Copilot app but also blocks users from reinstalling it for 28 days....
Microsoft Finally Lets Windows 11 Insiders Remap the Copilot Key
Microsoft’s week was a series of about-faces. The company walked back a controversial Copilot key limitation in Windows 11, rushed to patch pernicious update failures, and confirmed the sunsetting...
Microsoft reverses Copilot key lock and restores Xbox controller audio jack
Microsoft released two small but telling hardware updates this week that reveal a company learning from its mistakes. On May 23, 2026, Windows 11 build 26200 rolled out to Insiders with a...
On-Device AI Noise Filtering Debuts in Windows 11 Voice Access Insider Build 2026
Microsoft began testing Voice Isolation for Voice Access in a Windows 11 Insider Preview build released on May 22, 2026. The feature adds an on-device noise and competing-speaker filter, specifically...
Samsung Internet 30.0 Brings Website-to-App Installs & Critical Security Fixes
Samsung Internet for Windows has just received a significant update to version 30.0.1.40, rolling out in May 2026. The headline feature is support for installing websites as desktop-style apps...
Repurpose an old Android or iPhone as a high-quality Windows webcam via USB or Phone Link.
A dusty Android phone from 2019 almost certainly has a camera that outshines your $200 Logitech webcam. With a few minutes of setup, it can become a high‑quality Windows webcam for Zoom calls,...
Windows 11 26H1 Driver Updates: A Silicon-First Approach to Wi‑Fi, SDUC, and GPU Support
Microsoft has published a significant update to its Windows 11 driver documentation, aligned with the May 2026 refresh of the Windows Driver Kit (WDK). The new materials, aimed squarely at hardware...
Windows 11 24H2 Update Silences Music When Lid Closes on Modern Standby Laptops
Windows 11 version 24H2 has rolled out a change that’s catching many laptop users off guard: closing the lid, pressing the power button, or selecting Sleep from the Start menu now instantly halts...