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<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Windows-11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/windows-11 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Insider mess with a preview program that makes sense (and actually lets you test its new features) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-unveils-major-windows-11-preview-program-overhaul-that-actually-lets-you-test-its-new-features-windows-insider-program-gains-new-experimental-and-beta-channels 2CwHv2aRX8PyBAxAPi9Uwi Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:46:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft says Windows 11's bugs are all "resolved": At least the ones it knows about — and new bugs are impossible to avoid ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-says-windows-11-bugs-are-resolved e3WzUzMjYm2hixs2qWHA6H Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:10:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Repeated choices to serve their business over their customers": Mozilla accuses Microsoft of using 'dark patterns' to force its Copilot AI on Windows 11 users ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/mozilla-accuses-microsoft-dark-patterns-to-force-copilot-on-windows-11-users tdPy9bWprrrJqdSftyezRo Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows and Xbox are now prioritizing user feedback in a huge pivot ... but why now? I can't help but be suspicious — it smells a bit like panic. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-and-xbox-are-now-prioritizing-user-feedback-in-a-huge-pivot-but-why-now MNkviM8YE7TWuvSwnd39Xa Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:13:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This is exactly the kind of thing driving me away from Windows": even Edge users don't want this new feature ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/this-is-exactly-the-kind-of-thing-driving-me-away-from-windows-even-edge-users-dont-want-this-new-feature zcVkMucyFyFzKZPZnTUL4a Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:17:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-finally-begins-removing-copilot-from-notepad-on-windows-11-but-the-ai-still-persists 8tDvBNGjsygTCgSE2yBjUG Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:38:47 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:45:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft broke Windows 11 search by trying to fix it: Here's what happened ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-broke-windows-11-search-by-trying-to-fix-it Y6zTqiuABVMdTMkPoa2t7Q Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:40:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Listening to how we can keep making it better for you": Windows Insider meetups are coming back after years away, connecting Windows 11 users with Microsoft ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-insider-meetups-returning-in-2026 WAzu9LAeDRbnS8dDVw3sLF Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:29:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Wait, Windows uses less?”: I break down the surprising requirement that flips the Linux vs. Windows script ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-now-requires-less-ram-and-cpu-than-linux-ubuntu-26-04-lts fKhAP7CK9HcyWmZUfr6FL Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:09:18 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:54:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/this-absurd-windows-11-app-adds-copilot-key-comic-relief BoTY8z5mcNxHF9qZtUmuRF Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:17:33 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:45:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I finally found something that just works”: I explain the open‑source screenshot tool that beat Snipping Tool and ShareX for me — and why it might become your new default ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/i-found-a-good-open-source-screenshot-alternative-to-snipping-tool-and-sharex-on-windows-11 bPTpxB6eNxsU57BG3qccQC Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:49:29 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:57:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ "If it's this easy, why don't more Windows apps use a PC's NPU?" — Microsoft MVP demonstrates how he added meaningful AI to an app in just 10 minutes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/windows-ai-apis-mccarthy-app-development-npu 7CcdoJMdpktLUFbhYVyXEW Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:02:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Wrap: One team is fixing Windows 11 while others break it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-wrap-one-team-is-fixing-windows-11-while-others-break-it rqK6cKSmfrkaL2MnqTuH7D Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:32:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ “These mods completely changed how I use Windows 11”: As I walk through the 7 Windhawk tweaks that transformed my desktop, I’m surprised by which ones made the biggest difference ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/7-best-windhawk-mods-to-transform-your-desktop-on-windows-11 zxyir6iEGZKD8K4yBNxRkT Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:30:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11’s April update packs 8 (mostly) meaningful improvements you won’t want to skip. Here's what you'll be getting. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/8-features-coming-with-the-april-2026-security-update-for-windows-11 cqgvGg2xV27CCfYy2sog3a Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:51:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I didn’t expect these swings”: Steam’s March survey reveals PC hardware trends that caught me off guard ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-march-survey-ram-ssd-windows-swing 2YV9xRcggeYhpv6EtcyByR Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:13:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-wants-edge-to-automatically-open-by-default-every-time-you-turn-on-your-windows-11-pc EtdwuEJF2EdXCS4RUBrPmR Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:31:57 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:36:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ US PC sales grew in 2025 as companies scrambled to ditch Windows 10, but 2026 could be a disaster in waiting ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/your-next-laptop-might-be-60-percent-more-expensive-shipments-decline pqrftW6Har5DxNhzaMkaHK Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:26:54 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:29:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 Task Manager is finally getting deeper insights into NPU usage in AI PCs — No more trying to guess which apps are using the specialized hardware ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-task-manager-npu-stats-insider uHfJvPqAgpqn75dETdyPHf Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:05:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft 365 will soon have helpers that take actions for you — here’s what that means ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-openclaw-will-add-personal-ai-agents-in-microsoft-365 uwg62GQREQfqrwc2oGWs9m Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:33:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ The March Windows 11 Insider Update adds 9 fresh features and improvements worth knowing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-march-insider-update-for-2026-adds-new-features-and-heres-what-you-need-to-know hSYRG8QoGuVa4X7dfcziyh Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:24:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is building a Windows 11 team focused on creating "100% native" Windows apps and experiences ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-building-a-windows-11-team-focused-on-creating-100-percent-native-windows-apps-and-experiences tE3kTVqErLHDLn8HhG8Sr6 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:21:35 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:25:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is bringing the best of Windows Terminal to Windows 11's native Command Prompt ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-bringing-the-best-of-windows-terminal-to-windows-11s-native-command-prompt VivYbVtMdbTYZxPybfUmZh Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:32:41 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to unlock the best Xbox Cloud Gaming quality on Windows 11 with a few simple tweaks using this free tool ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-get-the-best-bitrate-and-quality-in-xbox-cloud-gaming-on-windows-11 xjoW26PysCasSh94MZVRYY Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:40:58 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:41:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 now supports display refresh rates up to 5,000Hz after its latest update — Here's why that matters for everyone, not just gamers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-update-1000hz-refresh-rate PCUQnecrSjtYPyNLzMsSjN Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:18:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Combine the best of Windows 11 and Windows 10 with this gorgeous wallpaper ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/combine-the-best-of-windows-11-and-windows-10-with-this-gorgeous-wallpaper FDFUnL3aUB2ioz86Sdg6ED Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:18:25 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:04:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ The HP TV app just showed up on Windows 11, and people are wondering what it even does — here’s why it exists and whether you should use it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/what-the-heck-is-the-hp-tv-app-and-should-you-get-it-on-windows-11 xZPawdctxrYD6TxxJ6eCLc Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:30:57 +0000 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:32:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11’s push for mandatory Microsoft accounts is hitting a nerve with users who say the change complicates setup, privacy, and basic PC ownership ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-mandatory-microsoft-account-community-reaction 64g92Ysd9bfVJiGJ4XZ5fE Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:12:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 KB5079391 update pulled as Microsoft scrambles to address installation issues ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-kb5079391-update-pulled-as-microsoft-scrambles-to-address-installation-issues quFWoLo8taxUJfJM4LufsL Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:33:00 +0000 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:43:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Wrap — 4 steps to save the Surface brand ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-wrap-4-steps-to-save-the-surface-brand FA5SLVX6LCERZrbcrBUCKZ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:31:46 +0000 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:39:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft quietly shipped 9 meaningful Windows 11 improvements this year, and they actually make the OS feel more polished ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/9-new-windows-11-features-microsoft-delivered-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026 HJ7Exhy4y9FbnGtKLYhA5m Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:28:45 +0000 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:22:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes, your office admin can fully remove Microsoft's Copilot app from your work PCs — if you follow this strict criteria for 28 days ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-copilot/admins-can-remove-copilot-in-windows-11-insider-preview dNeZSx6PZADJ8r5NkduPJ9 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:35:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ The “Avengers” of Windows app development are assembling to fix Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/the-windows-app-avengers-a-legendary-developer-is-building-a-team-to-save-windows-11-apps ZMgJryJW8tEvQSdU87kbXU Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:11:04 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:30:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hands-on with the new Windows 11 Feedback Hub: What actually changed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-gets-a-redesigned-feedback-hub-with-easier-reporting-and-better-community-insights bchf9kz3SV6Q9QnKTu2Ueg Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft provides much needed update on Windows 11's dark mode in refreshing moment of transparency ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-provides-much-needed-update-on-windows-11s-dark-mode-in-refreshing-moment-of-transparency 9TXmb5wXTXeNTNNhTNzKaK Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:43:20 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:52:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can Apple threaten Microsoft’s grip on the business-centric enterprise sector? Macs become 6‑year investments, boasting fewer crashes and instabilities than Windows PCs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/can-apple-threaten-microsofts-grip-on-enterprise zo5ccbLJKDPRDYNsYooWjX Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:10:13 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:12:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new customizable Taskbar — resizable and movable options from Windows 10 coming soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-windows-11s-new-customizable-taskbar-resizable-and-movable-options-coming-soon mV4o2jbSdn4QGKvy62fAzN Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:28:37 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:33:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft says it’s listening to Windows 11 feedback, but skepticism is louder than ever ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-says-its-listening-on-windows-11-users-arent-convinced-yet RisUcBD9ijvvhyjdtnDEEg Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:38:05 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:46:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now — cutting memory and storage demands by 20% ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/ex-windows-chief-reveals-microsoft-could-have-already-improved-windows-11 ieUtn7BEVoDZrBCPN4vpZb Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:52:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm excited about 3 big changes coming soon to your Windows 11 PC — signals of Microsoft's much-needed course correction ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/3-big-changes-im-excited-about-that-are-coming-soon-to-windows-11 kGVt5iQNTEZQRYftJECsoS Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:54:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft, you're not done: There are still 5 big Windows 11 issues that I want to see addressed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-youre-not-done-there-are-still-5-big-windows-11-issues-that-i-want-to-see-addressed nJawdhe47atiARV3airghC Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:21:34 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:21:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft quietly announced upcoming WSL upgrades, including a "more streamlined first-time setup and onboarding" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-quietly-announced-upcoming-wsl-upgrades-including-a-more-streamlined-first-time-setup-and-onboarding eahR9aujiJgSyfYKKprSyA Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:51:46 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:55:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft shuts down another Windows 11 registry hack — native NVMe SSD support has changed but Insiders still have options ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-shuts-down-windows-11-registry-hack-native-nvme-ssd-support WFZkLtWKJb78K4SoLLLtrD Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:47:26 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:35:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Central Podcast: Breaking down Microsoft's sweeping Windows 11 changes ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-central-podcast-breaking-down-microsofts-sweeping-windows-11-changes KGksLnA9WucFZQJG2koYjC Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:39:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s new Clipchamp ultimatum — Sync to OneDrive or lose your ability to edit ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsofts-new-clipchamp-ultimatum-sync-to-onedrive-or-lose-your-ability-to-edit gdUiQ9gkoTfY9Sabi3yGUV Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:44:06 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:50:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Windows 11 March 2026 update was causing sign-in problems, but Microsoft has now fixed it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-march-2026-update-is-causing-sign-in-problems-but-theres-a-workaround y9GxFcR5kUgnS3yHcxqwZb Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:29:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11's latest bug fix proves why the option to pause updates forever needed to arrive yesterday ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-latest-bug-fix-proves-why-the-option-to-pause-updates-forever-needed-to-arrive-yesterday RbLcwaBPMczkzKvPgnxTbk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is putting an end to microslop on Windows 11 — commits to reducing Copilot across system apps and interfaces ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-putting-an-end-to-microslop-on-windows-11-commits-to-reducing-copilot-across-system-apps-and-interfaces YNv7qte4YpJUbY9o9h55J6 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:57:01 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:59:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Wrap: Windows 11 isn't doomed — Is it too early to say I told you so? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-wrap-windows-11-isnt-doomed-is-it-too-early-to-say-i-told-you-so wEmZMxnvAoLi6QksgmQQQB Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:29:58 +0000 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:33:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft promises to speed up context menus, folder navigation, file transfers, and search on Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-promises-to-speed-up-context-menus-folder-navigation-file-transfers-and-search-on-windows-11 7mPm2cx5hXe6i3wkwQEZfb Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000