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Windows 11 Windows 11 has evolved over the past five years. See how the Start menu, Taskbar, File Explorer, Search, AI, performance, and setup have changed.

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Windows 11 Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update is rolling out now, bringing refinements to Start, Taskbar, Search, File Explorer, Widgets, and core system behavior.

Windows 11 Microsoft is finally addressing Windows 11’s clutter, performance issues, and inconsistent design — but the cleanup comes after years of user frustration.

Podcast Windows design and Insider lead Marcus Ash chats with the Windows Central Podcast about the current state of Windows 11

Windows 11 Microsoft tested new Windows 11 features in July 2026, including Taskbar controls, Start menu customization, improved Search, and File Explorer improvements.

Windows 11 Microsoft has promised fixes for bloated Windows 11 context menus and to optimize the OS for 8GB of RAM, which makes me ask why low-memory Surfaces are already for sale.

Windows 11 A lightweight favorite of mine, Microsoft To Do keeps my daily workflow manageable and my mind calm, and I hope it can avoid Microsoft's app graveyard.

Windows 11 Microsoft expands Enhanced Sign-in Security on Windows 11. Here's how it differs from standard Windows Hello and who should use it.

Windows 11 Windows 11 is finally updating File Explorer to show file sizes in MB and GB instead of KB. But is the upgrade a welcome change or another thing to get used to?