Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Stop Windows 11’s Distracting Auto-Brightness: Disable Content Adaptive Control
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Windows 11 May Update Fails on Full EFI Partition: Microsoft Deploys Rollback Fix
Microsoft confirmed on May 15, 2026, that the May security update for Windows 11, KB5089549, is hitting an installation wall on devices running versions 24H2 and 25H2 when the EFI System Partition...
Windows 11 Build 26300.8493 Finally Lets You Move the Taskbar Anywhere
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Build 26300.8493 to the Experimental channel, delivering a long-awaited feature: the return of a movable taskbar. The May 15, 2026 release also introduces a...
Windows 11 May 2026 test build adds resizable Start, hides sections, moves taskbar anywhere
Windows Insiders in Microsoft's Experimental channel are now testing a trio of long-requested personalization features that could dramatically reshape the Windows 11 desktop experience. According to...
How to Master Windows 11 Start Menu Customization: Pins, Recommendations, Folders, and Privacy
Windows 11's Start menu is no longer the static launcher of yesteryear. With the latest updates, users can now tailor it to their workflow through a handful of settings nestled in the Personalization...
Windows 11 Still Ships with the 1995 Phone Dialer—And It Actually Runs
Windows 11, the operating system powering AI-enhanced Copilot+ PCs and DirectStorage gaming rigs, quietly includes an application born before Google existed. The Phone Dialer—formally...
Windows 11 KB5089549 Update Fails or Slows Internet: Fix Now
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday release for Windows 11 is causing headaches for a subset of users who find the update either refuses to install or, paradoxically, slows their internet connection to...
Unlock 32 Hidden Windows 11 Features: PowerToys, AI, Passkeys
Windows 11 is nearing its fourth year on the market, and while the flashiest updates grab headlines—Copilot+, Recall, and redesigned Start menus—Microsoft still tucks dozens of its most practical...
Windows 11 Dev Drive gaming boost is mostly a myth, PCWorld says
Microsoft’s Dev Drive feature in Windows 11 has recently been pitched as a surprise gaming performance booster by PCWorld, but the claim deserves a closer look. Dev Drive is a specialized storage...
Microsoft DQI at WinHEC 2026 slashes driver crashes with AI scanning and reboot-free rollbacks
Microsoft took the stage at WinHEC 2026 in Taipei on May 14, 2026, to announce the Driver Quality Initiative (DQI) — a sweeping, ecosystem-wide program designed to significantly improve the...
Windows 11’s Best Hidden Features: Customize Start, Taskbar, Snap Layouts, and Boost Security
Windows 11 arrived with a sleek new look, but beneath its polished surface lies a treasure trove of powerful, lesser-known features that can supercharge your productivity, tighten security, and make...
Windows 11 "Doppelmode" Film Uses 25 Twins to Sell Student Dual Life
Microsoft and Droga5 have unleashed a visually arresting new campaign for Windows 11, built around a short film that deploys 25 sets of twins to dramatize the dual lives of today’s students. The...