<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Windows ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows Wed, 13 May 2026 20:45:33 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I hit the Windows 11 emoji picker bug that hides search and found a quick fix ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-help/i-hit-the-windows-11-emoji-picker-bug-that-hides-search-and-found-a-quick-fix tAwW6ZD2AE7HMZmQTg5eAf Wed, 13 May 2026 20:45:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell SupportAssist is crashing some Windows 11 PCs, causing them to enter reboot loops. Here's how to stop it. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/dell-supportassist-is-crashing-some-windows-11-pcs-causing-them-to-enter-reboot-loops-heres-how-to-stop-it dpzwA6br6KQNvHpLFwSDV Wed, 13 May 2026 19:43:19 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 19:45:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Dragging windows is finally easier”: I break down the Windows 11 tweak that quietly improves daily use ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/i-no-longer-have-to-hunt-down-the-title-bar-to-drag-a-window-on-windows-11 AmBzgLchkS3eY3wyr6JCYe Wed, 13 May 2026 19:06:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox mode got overshadowed by this awesome new addition to Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday update ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/xbox-mode-got-overshadowed-by-this-awesome-new-addition-to-windows-11-in-the-latest-patch-tuesday-update YWWA5JbpcoKwvsytP8L8hc Wed, 13 May 2026 17:08:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I dug into how Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 toward fully native apps, and it could lead to major speed gains ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/i-dug-into-how-microsoft-is-pushing-windows-11-toward-fully-native-apps-and-it-could-lead-to-major-speed-gains pBPYCp9dbCFEeEH2v44VAg Wed, 13 May 2026 15:53:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “AI gets the blame”: I break down why Windows 11 update sizes are growing and what the real issues might be ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-update-size-ai-bloat-real-issues NeWK2i6w33m3rstJKPv5fB Wed, 13 May 2026 13:31:48 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 18:55:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I turned Windows 11 into my own version of Windows 12 and the results feel closer to Microsoft’s future than you’d expect ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/i-turned-windows-11-into-my-own-version-of-windows-12-and-the-results-feel-closer-to-microsofts-future-than-youd-expect MNu2ZLmWqd3dDZHW68VqPe Wed, 13 May 2026 13:26:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Googlebooks are coming, but should Microsoft be scared? Windows 11's biggest threat could be Android PCs if things don't improve ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/googlebooks-are-coming-but-should-microsoft-be-scared-windows-11s-biggest-threat-could-be-android-pcs-if-things-dont-improve L42NRBGwZA2MdwV34BCXZU Wed, 13 May 2026 12:22:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 could feel noticeably faster soon, thanks to deep performance upgrades in Microsoft’s app platform ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-optimizes-winui-3-framework-to-increase-windows-11-responsiveness UjdJ4cMCkATcjjaJoEAzw7 Tue, 12 May 2026 13:24:38 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 22:07:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Central Podcast: How does Windows K2 impact the next Xbox? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-central-podcast-how-does-windows-k2-impact-the-next-xbox Qkag6827ZCsAbyTS558LUX Tue, 12 May 2026 00:09:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why Windows 11 users are switching to Fluent Cleaner, the sleek CCleaner alternative that actually feels native ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/fluent-cleaner-may-be-the-best-ccleaner-alternative-for-windows-11-users y7upiiArzZuL79ZwvdCMYF Mon, 11 May 2026 19:51:09 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 19:54:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every Microsoft Surface should have this tiny Windows 11 app that finally fixes a long‑standing battery headache ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/every-microsoft-surface-should-have-this-tiny-app-that-fixes-a-battery-headache dp8sVc3DaFu6Yzt4TM6skk Mon, 11 May 2026 17:37:36 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 20:37:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Logitech MX Master 4 update lets you feel Windows 11 through haptics ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/logitech-mx-master-4-update-lets-you-feel-windows-11-through-haptics 9EpZpDrpn2dd6hgrbZ3TWF Mon, 11 May 2026 12:29:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Apple does this and you love it": Microsoft VP fires back at trolls over Windows 11's new performance boost feature. "It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/apple-does-this-and-yall-love-it-microsoft-vp-fires-back-at-trolls-over-windows-11s-new-performance-boost-feature-its-not-cheating-this-is-how-modern-systems-make-apps-feel-fast uA2XDTSM73adsrVV2oMZ7a Mon, 11 May 2026 10:20:49 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can enable Windows 11’s experimental features right now and the process is easier than you think ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-access-experimental-features-early-on-windows-11 WXNQbwBnKfrPaWQgUNppJS Sun, 10 May 2026 15:19:24 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:47:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I like where the program is going”: Microsoft’s Insider overhaul finally gives us a simpler path, but I had to dig in to understand what really changes next ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-insider-program-what-you-need-to-know tfc7EtixL9dMhmUqViQZCW Sun, 10 May 2026 14:06:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft keeps fixing Windows and Xbox, but the community keeps complaining ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-keeps-fixing-windows-and-xbox-but-the-community-keeps-complaining ccMhmpLiNuMMdontYckeeY Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Sun, 10 May 2026 14:20:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I dug into the new Windows Update rules coming to Windows 11, and these are the 5 things you need to know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-changes-coming-to-windows-update-on-windows-11 fAFdqSM2mnuq6FiVwoWhve Sat, 09 May 2026 13:55:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ How new Windows 11 Insider builds blend smarter touchpad gestures, cleaner File Explorer, and a free EDU upgrade path ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-insider-builds-ship-with-touchpad-upgrades-file-explorer-fixes-and-a-free-edu-upgrade-path 7f6qo9F7y2928nyJ5aVjYo Sat, 09 May 2026 09:52:13 +0000 Sat, 09 May 2026 13:14:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 can block Google Chrome's 4GB AI model from reinstalling itself on your PC — A simple Registry tweak for "Pro" users ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-can-block-google-chromes-4gb-ai-model-from-reinstalling-itself-on-your-pc qf8Pb4M78GJPsLTnM259SM Fri, 08 May 2026 09:28:40 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 10:37:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Mode on a Windows 11 PC with dual monitors is exactly what you should expect — and that’s a shame ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/xbox-mode-on-a-windows-11-pc-with-dual-monitors-is-a-shame B2YwhjbVVKyr2X4DGQkuPf Thu, 07 May 2026 20:52:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Windows 11 backup broke after KB5083769 — Microsoft says this simple fix might save your files ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-update-kb5083769-for-april-2026-causes-backup-failures-and-microsoft-recommends-this-fix gyKbNkJkMhhaFWzazKa5WU Thu, 07 May 2026 17:03:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ We uncovered a major Windows 11 performance upgrade Microsoft is testing, and it could make the OS feel noticeably faster ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-working-on-major-performance-boost-for-windows-11-that-will-speed-up-app-launches-and-common-actions-by-automatically-maxing-out-cpu-in-short-bursts yNadGbnQPWj43V7ERQQTfU Thu, 07 May 2026 12:29:37 +0000 Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting": Microsoft's powerful new recovery tool is quietly fixing System Restore. Here's how it actually works. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-windows-point-in-time-restore sGXf4idyedUyFmjXc8EWs Wed, 06 May 2026 17:41:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11's new Run box is what happens when Microsoft actually cares: Replaces legacy Windows 95-era dialog with something new and better ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-new-run-box-is-what-happens-when-microsoft-actually-cares-replaces-legacy-windows-95-era-dialog-with-something-new-and-better Eb2FaCeUgZJtQHSrTjPiZT Wed, 06 May 2026 15:31:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ We spent a week with Xbox Mode — here is what actually works, what breaks, and what the community is saying about it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/we-spent-a-week-with-xbox-mode-here-is-what-actually-works-what-breaks-and-what-the-community-is-saying-about-it JPp2NHHP4SCx4UEhSVnpcC Wed, 06 May 2026 13:31:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw the Windows 10 users holding out in Steam and wondered: Is this by choice, or are you priced out of PC gaming upgrades? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/windows-10-users-holding-out-in-steam-by-choice-or-priced-out n852RhTrmxENCf5EaYTePk Tue, 05 May 2026 11:02:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ “When we get it right, we celebrate together. When we don’t, you push us to improve.”: Microsoft leans on Windows Insiders as it tries to reset Windows 11’s reputation ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/when-we-get-it-right-we-celebrate-together-when-we-dont-you-push-us-to-improve-microsoft-leans-on-windows-insiders-as-it-tries-to-reset-windows-11s-reputation 9iFLaiB4pVMffn9hvEnjtk Mon, 04 May 2026 21:21:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ After testing LAP Photo Manager on Windows 11, I’m convinced it outperforms the built‑in Photos app in all the ways that matter ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/lap-photo-manager-for-windows-11-is-it-better-than-photos-i-think-so ZiNmDogiMFnyFQftUsSGJ7 Sun, 03 May 2026 14:05:27 +0000 Sun, 03 May 2026 14:06:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your PC is an Xbox, your Android is a Windows Phone, and Windows K2 is here to save Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/your-pc-is-an-xbox-your-android-is-a-windows-phone-and-windows-k2-is-here-to-save-windows-11 NQEWdYzhTv7MbajCx3hHAN Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Edge vs Chrome heats up again as Reddit users say performance and features matter more than brand loyalty ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-edge-vs-google-chrome-reddit-users-say-performance-and-features-matter-more-than-ever 8ZCEHUkDxBeqqwLGXwRvBC Sun, 03 May 2026 13:26:35 +0000 Sun, 03 May 2026 14:06:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ "You need to be a hacker to use Windows": This free tool lets you rebuild Windows 11 without Copilot or any other AI ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/this-free-tool-lets-you-rebuild-windows-11-without-copilot-or-any-other-ai 59UQ34yHvnDkpUbLuk2uJP Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-may-2026-update-is-packed-with-11-powerful-features-you-cant-ignore z3NHpmbmSVwQMHczzKMSJb Sat, 02 May 2026 14:12:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Windows PC's security foundation could expire in 8 weeks — Here's how to check if you're eligible for a new Secure Boot certificate ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/secure-boot-certificates-expire-how-to-check XYwrhGpCcWDSRzGeSy4Z4C Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ON THIS DAY: Microsoft will focus on desktops with UWP — here's why you should care ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/on-this-day-windows-10/microsoft-will-focus-on-desktops-with-uwp-heres-why-you-should-care-clone q2z8CbmuZfrUW6ibPbroqQ Fri, 01 May 2026 18:28:06 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2026 14:49:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-will-hide-windows-11s-annoying-msn-feed-by-default-as-it-moves-to-reduce-ads-and-noise-across-the-os d4odj5ZYiJwTGRSVGc6ysh Fri, 01 May 2026 17:17:02 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:28:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-kb5083631-update-released-with-major-explorer-exe-reliability-upgrades-ai-agent-support-and-more phF3VoLbETFHanCfFdDw6i Fri, 01 May 2026 00:31:48 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:37:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft should steal concepts from this Windows redesign project: Envisioning an ad‑free Windows 11 without AI clutter ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-should-steal-concepts-from-this-windows-redesign-project jHTFE2qbSfLaUFaB2KjS9L Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:23:19 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 04:11:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ France threw a funeral for Windows 10 — complete with a coffin and chants of Microsoft's "programmed obsolescence" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/france-threw-a-funeral-for-windows-10-complete-with-a-coffin UdraQbZMvLvBUki7dsCZAk Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:09:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ We’ve tested the April 2026 Windows 11 update, and its 11 improvements genuinely make the OS feel better ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/11-big-windows-11-changes-in-april-2026-you-need-to-know-right-now 4zSkwke7wSxFP9zDS9xRKE Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:16:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ ON THIS DAY: Continuum will be built into Windows 10 for Phones, turning your phone into a PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/on-this-day-continuum-will-be-built-into-windows-10-for-phones-turning-your-phone-into-a-pc-clone 3L7Z8QZ7QyrQ7VUEafqU5S Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:33:23 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 18:22:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows K2 status tracker: Keeping tabs on every Windows 11 commitment Microsoft has made in 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-k2-status-tracker-windows-11-commitments tdHnB7ytXdG8WMK3b9q6KP Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:48:42 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:57:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's "$3 solution for your outdated PC that can't run Windows 11" has sold out in less than a month ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/google-chromeos-flex-usb-upgrade-sold-out 79hroEzce7LimKDaQNb4pm Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's Windows K2 could be Windows 11's tipping point, and finally deliver the experience users expected: "When the Windows brand is under attack, it drags the whole Microsoft brand down with it." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/microsofts-windows-k2-could-be-windows-11s-tipping-point-and-finally-deliver-the-experience-users-expected RQzpRHqzwxsUsqdPAhQRr7 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:49:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Microsoft didn’t mention these 4 hidden Windows 11 features” and they might matter more than the ones they did talk about ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/4-hidden-features-that-microsoft-didnt-mention-in-the-experimental-channel-for-windows-11 YXBUZQtJSK7rNxh6Nxhz7G Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:35:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Microsoft finally remembers why Windows enthusiasts matter” — from Insider reboot to update control and community fixes, Windows 11 is finding its footing again ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-wrap-microsoft-finally-remembers-why-windows-enthusiasts-matter Y99qTRTHCcxgm7ZRv2ro7G Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:16:18 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:21:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Your apps should update themselves” — Winget-AutoUpdate is the missing piece for automatic app updates on Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/winget-autoupdate-is-the-missing-piece-for-automatic-app-updates-on-windows-11 zyTfN4KuxCsQHqA6f6AuoZ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:57:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you debloat Windows 11? The custom ISO scene is bigger than you think ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/should-you-debloat-windows-11-the-custom-iso-scene-is-bigger-than-you-think ktAE8HDXRJ7wL2WsE9C2Eg Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is Windows K2? Inside Microsoft’s big plan to save Windows 11 and win back trust from users. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/what-is-windows-k2-everything-you-need-to-know-saving-windows-11 K6s8EwJG4SxBdyTU7xgtpE Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:37:23 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:47:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 is finally giving you real control over updates with new options to skip releases, pause longer, and stop forced restarts ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-will-let-you-skip-updates-pause-longer-and-avoid-forced-restarts CJf7eeNNK38r88LnrhRLFe Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:10:38 +0000 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:32:52 +0000