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Windows 11 AutoPlay is finally getting a modern makeover

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is rebuilding the legacy AutoPlay dialog box in Windows 11 with WinUI, dark mode, and improved text scaling.

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Windows 11 desktop with the new context menu
Windows 11 gets its biggest context menu change yet, plus 7 other Insider updates

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 The latest Insider builds bring a customizable context menu, personalization changes, a better File Explorer, and some features say goodbye.

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Taskbar with settings on the Windows 11 desktop in 2026.
Microsoft finally tests movable taskbar in Windows 11 preview channel

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 You can now move your Windows 11 taskbar if you're an Insider. That option will ship in just a few weeks to non-Insiders.

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Windows 11 update in Settings app
Windows Insiders need to update their PCs before August 11, here is why

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft is warning Windows Insiders to update before an old security certificate expires.

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Windows 11 desktop with Insider features, including Settings and Windows Search with the Taskbar positioned at the right side.
Windows 11 saw plenty of updates in July — these are the most important changes

By Mauro Huculak Published

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

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An Alienware 15 laptop sits on a cloth surface with its display showing a blue landscape wallpaper and the Alienware head logo. The background behind the laptop features glowing blue sci‑fi scenery.
Windows 11 inches closer to fixing touchpads and the Start menu

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 will soon have an improved touchpad and Start menu experience. The upgrades are in testing now among Windows Insiders.

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Windows 11 desktop with the Start menu open and showing the new Account Control design.
6 new Windows 11 Insider features for July

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider builds for early July add Cloud rebuild, Windows Search changes, Taskbar positioning, Pro Education upgrades, and recovery improvements.

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Windows 11 desktop with the Taskbar at the top showing smaller Start menu and the Settings app opened.
7 exciting new features in Windows 11 version 26H2

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 I picked the 7 Windows 11 version 26H2 features that matter most, from Start menu improvements to better search, security, and updates.

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A Surface Slim Pen 2 rests in a recessed slot above a grey keyboard, with a tablet screen displaying the Windows 11 taskbar in the background.
Microsoft is finally fixing the Windows 11 taskbar sizing issue, for real this time

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 A new option in Windows 11 lets you resize the taskbar, not just make its icons smaller.

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Windows 11 desktop showing the Taskbar settings and the About Windows dialog.
Windows 11 begins the 26H2 cycle with 9 new Insider features

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Microsoft begins development of Windows 11 version 26H2 with new Taskbar options, Privacy page changes, Screen tint, and other Insider improvements.

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