jump lists

Microsoft's quiet tweak to the Windows 11 Start menu has given users a long-requested way to remove the "Recommended" feed — but it's come with an unexpected and, for many, unacceptable trade-off: disabling the new toggle also turns off File Explorer's Recent files and the taskbar Jump Lists...

Windows 11’s next wave of preview builds quietly delivers two of the most requested quality-of-life fixes for everyday users — smoother, more reliable taskbar auto-hide behavior and a pair of bug fixes that restore clickable space above the taskbar — while also ramping up Copilot’s visibility by...

Microsoft has quietly begun to reshape the sign‑in moment and a few long‑standing UI friction points in Windows 11, shipping a Beta/Canary preview that modernizes Windows Hello, refines the taskbar and system tray, and adds practical productivity shortcuts to Task Manager and jump lists —...

Tooltips — those little pop-up text boxes that appear when you hover over files, folders, desktop shortcuts, or taskbar icons — are designed to give quick context, but for many Windows 11 users they become intrusive and disruptive; this guide explains every practical method to delay, disable, or...

Microsoft’s latest round of Start menu experiments surfaces a familiar irritation: Microsoft is testing a Copilot recommendation in the Start menu’s Recommended area that functions — for all practical purposes — as another nudge to use Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot from inside Windows 11...

Windows 7 arrived as a counterpunch: a carefully tuned, performance-minded release that salvaged the innovations of Windows Vista while shedding its worst excesses — a reboot of public perception that turned a tarnished chapter in Windows history into a rediscovered foothold for Microsoft’s...

For users and IT professionals reliant on Windows 10, the latest developments from Microsoft’s update pipeline signal a focused effort to enhance system performance, security, and user experience ahead of the upcoming July Patchday. While the tech giant’s attention has shifted increasingly...

Few features in the Windows operating system are as iconic—and as frequently interacted with—as the taskbar. For millions of Windows users, this unassuming strip of shortcuts anchors their digital workflow, serving as the home base for open apps, notifications, and system controls. Yet despite...

For millions of Windows 10 users, jump lists—those convenient, right-click menus that offer quick access to recent files and tasks on the taskbar—are subtly central to productivity. In early 2025, the trusted reliability of this feature was suddenly disrupted: users found their jump lists had...

For months, a quietly disruptive glitch was causing frustration for a subset of Windows 10 users: a bug that broke certain Start menu jump lists, a productivity feature many rely on for streamlined navigation. Now, Microsoft has issued a fix, closing the chapter on an issue that not only...

For months, Windows 10 users wrestled with an unexpected productivity hiccup: the sudden failure of jump lists—those small but mighty shortcuts accessible from the Start menu and taskbar, integral to daily workflows for millions. The story behind this disruption, Microsoft’s delayed...

For many Windows 10 users, the Start menu and taskbar represent the heart of daily productivity, offering immediate access to recent files, applications, and system features. Over the years, Microsoft’s Start menu has evolved, pivoting between various design philosophies and user experience...

The arrival of the March 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 version 23H2—KB5053602—marks a pivotal moment for the operating system, especially as it approaches veteran status compared to Microsoft’s relentless pace of rolling out newer builds. Despite its age, this update demonstrates that...

Windows 10, that valiant old OS workhorse, may be charging headlong toward its twilight—but even in its final trot, Microsoft seems determined to tinker under the hood. In a plot twist worthy of a soap opera more than an enterprise-grade operating system, the latest April update to Windows 10...

Windows 10 users who recently hit “Update” might be noticing a new trick in Microsoft’s playbook—but alas, it’s not a nifty productivity booster or a long-lost Clippy revival. Instead, with the release of update KB5055518, Microsoft has quietly managed to hobble one of the Start menu’s most...

In a bold move blending design finesse and regulatory compliance, Microsoft is tweaking Windows 11’s Start menu search for European Economic Area (EEA) users. The update, intended to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), aims to offer a cleaner, more intuitive search experience that...

Microsoft has unveiled the latest iteration of the Windows 11 Insider Preview, Build 27764, available now in the Canary Channel. This release doesn't just make some tweaks here and there; it introduces a game-changing feature: Jump Lists, enhancing the way users navigate their operating system...

As we near the end of the year, Windows 11 users can look forward to the last major Patch Tuesday update of 2024, scheduled for December 10. This significant update promises to bring a host of quality-of-life improvements and new features designed to enhance user experience. Let's dive into what...

Are you ready for another round of tidying up in your Windows 11 experience? Microsoft's latest preview update for Windows 11 version 24H2 has arrived, and it’s not all glitter and bells—literally, the notification bell icon gets a rest! This optional update, KB5046740, offers a mix of...

Windows 11 enthusiasts, take note—Microsoft has delivered a new optional update for Windows 11 24H2, officially labeled as patch KB5046740. While this update remains in the "preview" phase, it offers some intriguing enhancements to the user interface, promising to refine the experience on your...