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Windows 11 to Bring Back Compact Taskbar Like Windows 10
Microsoft is preparing a new phase for Windows 11, and one of the most notable upcoming changes is focused on the taskbar. The company is not only working on bringing back the option to move the taskbar, but also on restoring a true compact mode similar to the one in…
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Microsoft Blocks Registry Trick That Boosted NVMe SSD Performance in Windows 11
Microsoft has taken steps to block a Registry trick that allowed Windows 11 users to get better performance from their NVMe SSDs. This tweak enabled native NVMe support in the operating system. It was designed to improve transfer speeds and reduce latency. Windows 11 Blocks SSD Speed Boost Registry Hack…
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Microsoft Plans to Make Windows 11 Faster and More Efficient in 2026
Microsoft has outlined a new roadmap for 2026, focusing not on releasing a possible Windows 12, but on improving Windows 11 to make it faster, more efficient, and more reliable. Under the leadership of Pavan Devuluri, President of Windows and Devices, Microsoft wants to rebuild user trust by fixing performance…
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Windows 11 Will Let Users Switch to Dark Mode From Quick Settings and Remove Unused Shortcuts
Microsoft is testing two usability improvements for the Quick Settings panel in Windows 11. These changes address requests that users have been asking for for a long time. The first is the ability to switch between dark and light mode without leaving the desktop. The second is the option to…
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Windows 11 Now Runs on Nearly 75% of PCs Worldwide After Windows 10 End of Support
Microsoft’s latest operating system continues to grow at a fast pace. Windows 11 is now installed on almost three out of every four desktop computers worldwide. According to the latest data, it has reached 72.78% market share, a big jump compared to the 50% it had at the end of…
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California to Introduces Age Verification Law for All Operating Systems
It looks like the digital landscape in California is about to undergo a significant shift. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Digital Age Assurance Act, also known as AB 1043, which mandates that all operating system providers implement age verification directly into their account setup processes. While aimed at “protecting”…
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Microsoft Adds an Internet Speed Test to the Windows 11 Taskbar
The latest preview build of Windows 11, which is not yet available to the general public, introduces a new feature in the taskbar: a fully integrated internet speed test. This removes the need to use third-party tools to check your connection speed. Microsoft describes it as a built-in test available…
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Microsoft Puts Copilot Features on Hold in Windows 11
Microsoft has decided to pause the integration of Copilot in Windows 11. After months of adding more and more AI features to the operating system, the company appears to have finally listened to community feedback, which often described the integration as too aggressive and unnecessary. According to recent reports, Microsoft…
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Microsoft Claims Windows 11 Reached One Billion Users Faster Than Windows 10
Microsoft has stated that Windows 11 has now surpassed one billion users, despite recent data from StatCounter showing a decline in its market share. According to the company, the operating system continues to grow and has reached this milestone faster than Windows 10. Microsoft claims that Windows 11 needed 1,576…
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Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Issues and Pledges to Improve the OS
Windows 11 has started 2026 with a disastrous update that has caused serious problems for users. Patience is wearing thin, and understandably so. This operating system has been plagued for years by updates that were released without proper testing or refinement. The most recent issues have been especially severe. Users…
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Microsoft May Have Created the Slowest Windows in 25 Years with Windows 11
When it comes to performance, it’s hard to find users who are completely satisfied with Windows 11. Many believe it’s filled with unnecessary features that are difficult to disable. According to a recent test by YouTuber TrigzZolt, Windows 11 might actually be the slowest version of Windows released in the…
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Microsoft is Now Trying Windows 11 Reverse Psychology Nagware!
Microsoft wants us all to make the transition to Windows 11. The only problem they have is a lot of people would rather downgrade to Windows XP than make the move to their latest operating system. – Yep, it’s hard to deny (even as an exceptionally early adopter) that Microsoft…
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Bare-Boned But Surprisingly Solid ‘tiny11’ Windows 11 Installer Gets Released
While there is a lot of both fair and unfair criticism surrounding Windows 11, it’s hard to deny one key point. Namely, in terms of requirements, the operating system is unusually terse in what it both needs and wants from your hardware and system configuration. TPM 2.0? I daresay hardly…
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Microsoft is Upping its Windows 11 Nagware with a New Confusing Pop-Up!
I was a relatively early adopter of the Windows 11 operating system and, despite the huge amount of criticism it has received over the last year (both rightly and wrongly), I’ve never personally had any issues with it. Well, except for the fact that Microsoft now seems to want to…
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Microsoft is Allegedly Now Strong-Arming the Windows 11 22H2 Update
The Windows 11 22H2 was released on September 30th last year and, overall, it seemed to create a hell of a lot more problems with the operating system than it solved. While I could do a deep dive down the rabbit hole of all the confirmed and unconfirmed issues it…
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