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Microsoft tests new default "open at login" option for Edge on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A new update now in testing sets Edge to automatically appear at startup, and you are forced to opt-out if you don't want it.

Windows 11’s latest Insider update adds NPU tracking — a small change with big future vibes
By Cale Hunt published
Windows 11 Arriving now for Windows 11 Insiders is a buff to Task Manager that provides far more information about your PC's NPU usage and performance. Here's how it works and why it makes sense in 2026.

Microsoft is building a team focused on "100% native" Windows 11 apps
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Windows 11's in-box apps and system interfaces are currently a mishmash of native and web-based interfaces, but it sounds like that might soon be changing.

Windows 11's Command Prompt is getting a major upgrade soon
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Console Host is gaining several features that have been available on Windows Terminal for a while, including better graphics support, scrolling performance improvements, and more.

Latest Windows 11 update adds support for refresh rates beyond 1,000Hz
By Cale Hunt published
Windows 11 Windows 11 update KB5079391 adds official monitor refresh rate support beyond 1,000Hz. With 2,000Hz displays coming as soon as 2030, it's good to see that our favorite OS is ahead of the game.

Windows 11 users are pushing back hard against Microsoft’s mandatory account requirement
By Cale Hunt published
Community Microsoft is planning some major changes for Windows 11 in 2026, but one thing not officially noted is a change to mandatory Microsoft accounts in Windows 11. We asked our readers what they think.

Windows 11 KB5079391 pulled after installation fails
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 If you were wondering where Windows 11's latest preview update had gone, it turns out that Microsoft pulled it due to installation bugs.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11's dark mode will become more consistent over time
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft's head of design and research on Windows gives an important update.
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