Windows 11 has become so synonymous with Microsoft’s push into generative AI that it’s easy to forget that it originally launched as a mostly cosmetic overhaul of Windows 10. But Microsoft continues ...

Microsoft's priority now is the cloud and AI business, and it shows. Windows 11 looks and behaves janky compared to the Linux desktop environment KDE. KDE is a delight and a joy to use compared to ...

Editor's take: Microsoft has spent years trying to phase out the traditional Windows Control Panel. Since Windows 10, the company has pushed users toward a modernized settings interface, but the ...

Microsoft is having another go at redesigning the iconic Star menu by expanding its array of pinned shortcuts and letting you scroll to find more rather than clicking an "All" button, as you have to ...

A long-requested taskbar feature, the Settings app search agent for more users, second-chance OOBE improvements, and more arrive with the latest Windows 11 preview builds. Microsoft has released two ...

In the first half of June, Microsoft pushed exciting changes to Windows 11 in preview for beta channels and retail releases for all users. In the former, Insiders unlocked Markdown formatting for ...

The gamepad keyboard layout is now in beta testing for Windows Insiders. The gamepad keyboard layout is now in beta testing for Windows Insiders. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...

Microsoft seems to be taking Windows 11's performance more seriously, particularly feedback regarding the operating system's responsiveness. The company has introduced new telemetry that logs system ...

Microsoft is now testing WebAuthn API updates that add support for using third-party passkey providers for Windows 11 passwordless authentication. Passkeys use biometric authentication, such as ...