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Windows 11 new speed test tool built-in the Quick Settings interface.
Microsoft used AI to help build Windows 11's new speed test

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 speed test tool is also an early example of how the company wants to use AI during development.

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Three-quarter perspective of the open HP OmniBook Ultra 16 RTX Spark laptop resting on a desk under vibrant blue and orange mood lighting.
Windows Wrap: When "not a priority" becomes Priority 0, criticism deserves a second look

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows What began as a conversation about a Windows 11 taskbar app turned into a reflection on criticism, product decisions, and how Windows gets better.

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Microsoft rethinks Windows 11 as Apple rethinks the MacBook Pro | Windows Central Podcast

By Zac Bowden Published

Podcast On this week's episode: New Windows 11 features, cheap Windows laptops, MacBook Pro with touch, and more!

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Windows 11 desktop showcasing Context menu and Speed test tool.
12+ useful Windows 11 features Microsoft tested in October 2026

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a wave of Windows 11 features, including a customizable context menu, native speed tests, better privacy controls, and some long-overdue Start menu options.

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Microsoft explains why Windows 11 users cannot drag the taskbar to reposition it

By Zac Bowden Published

Windows 11 Windows 10's (and prior) ability to reposition the Taskbar by dragging it with your mouse is not coming to Windows 11, Microsoft confirms.

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Close-up wallpaper showing dozens of dark metallic torque screws arranged in a repeating grid pattern against a black background, created for Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra.
So this is how liberty dies... with Surface wallpapers

By Sean Endicott Published

Surface One of Microsoft's newest Surface Laptop Ultra wallpapers has Star Wars fans seeing the Galactic Senate instead of a grid of screws.

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Microsoft Edge is first to get Windows 11's new app launch speed boost

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft's browser is the first to support Windows 11's accelerated app launches, which can significantly reduce launch times.

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Windows 11 desktop showing the Cloud rebuild process.
Microsoft's new Windows 11 recovery tool can reinstall your PC without a USB drive

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is rolling out Cloud Rebuild, a new Windows 11 recovery feature that can reinstall the OS without USB media.

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Windows 11 context menu
Windows 11's new faster and customizable context menus are now rolling out

By Zac Bowden Published

Windows 11 An overhauled context menu system headlines Microsoft's latest non-security feature update for Windows 11 this month.

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Microsoft is finally dragging Windows Security into the Windows 11 era

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps One of Windows 11's oldest-looking apps is finally getting a redesign to better match Windows 11 and the Settings app.

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