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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider preview builds quietly add a one‑click internet speed‑test shortcut to the taskbar network flyout — but the shortcut simply opens Bing’s web‑based speed test rather than running a native, offline measurement — and the same builds also include a subtle but...

Microsoft has quietly begun closing one of the most nagging visual gaps in Windows' user experience: the inconsistent application of Dark Mode across system UI elements. The change, first observed in a recent Windows 11 preview build, moves previously bright, jarring file operation dialogs into...

Microsoft’s quiet theming work in recent Insider previews finally moves one of Windows’ most visible UX complaints from “annoying” to “fix-in-progress,” as file‑operation dialogs — the copy/move progress windows, delete confirmations, access‑denied prompts and similar surfaces — are now...

Microsoft has quietly begun to fix one of Windows 11’s most persistent frictions: the sudden, blinding white dialogs that have long broken the illusion of a system-wide Dark Mode. Recent Insider preview builds include dark-themed file-operation dialogs — copy/move progress windows, delete...

Microsoft appears to be closing one of Windows’ longest-running cosmetic grievances: preview builds released in August 2025 show legacy file‑operation dialogs and several system prompts finally obeying the system Dark theme, reducing the jarring white “flash” that has plagued Dark Mode since the...

Microsoft’s latest Insider preview activity finally delivers a visible step toward the system‑wide dark theme Windows users have been asking for: file operation dialogs — the long‑standing “flashbang” offenders that forced bright white popups in Dark Mode — are now rendering in dark palettes in...

Windows 11’s dark mode just got noticeably less embarrassing — Microsoft has started rolling dark themes into file-operation dialogs in recent preview builds, and that fix finally addresses one of the most frequently-complained-about “flashbang” moments users hit when copying, moving, or...

In a recent Windows 11 Dev Channel update, users were greeted with an unexpected blast from the past: the startup sound from Windows Vista. This anomaly, identified in preview build 26200.5651, has sparked both nostalgia and curiosity among the Windows community. The issue first surfaced when...

Microsoft’s long-overdue Start menu makeover is finally on the horizon, and Windows enthusiasts have plenty to be excited about. After years of criticism and playful jabs at its clunky design, Microsoft is reimagining one of the most recognizable features of the Windows operating system. Recent...

Windows 11’s newest preview build 26200.5516 is here—and it's packing a wealth of changes that will get Windows Insiders talking. The update, now available via the Dev Channel, introduces refined search capabilities, accessibility enhancements through Narrator, and a variety of tweaks and...

Windows 11 is on the move—finally addressing one of its long-standing performance hitches. In the latest preview build 27818 from the Canary channel, Microsoft has introduced improvements that make unzipping files in File Explorer noticeably faster, especially when dealing with ZIPs packed with...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview builds are showing off sleek new ways to manage your Start menu, and the improvements might just be the productivity boost you’ve been waiting for. In the recent Dev and Beta channel builds – specifically 26120.3576 and 22635.5090 – Microsoft is testing...

A fresh twist is emerging in the Windows 11 ecosystem as Microsoft rolls out a new preview build via the Dev Channel that introduces a previously undocumented "Actions" menu in the Settings app. This feature, observed initially by Windows Central, is finessing how Windows 11 handles contextual...

Microsoft is once again reimagining the Windows 11 experience. In the latest preview build—number 22635.4950 currently running in the Beta channel—the tech giant is testing two key features that may soon redefine how we interact with our PCs. These improvements include a smart file sharing...

Microsoft has pushed out a shiny new preview build for Windows 11 through their Beta Channel, and this one is packed with goodies. Buckle up as we unpack KB5050085—a release that not only offers a new way to peek into your PC's inner workings but also brings improvements to backups...

Just when you thought navigating your files on Windows 11 couldn’t get any smoother, Microsoft throws another curveball that has many users buzzing. The latest Windows 11 preview build, 22635.4515, has rolled out to Insiders on the Beta Channel, and it brings significant enhancements to the File...

Microsoft has just dropped the November 21, 2024 Preview Build (KB5046740), as part of their routine monthly updates for Windows 11 version 24H2. Before you dive into the details or decide whether to install this, let’s dissect what’s inside, why it matters, and what it means for you as a...

Windows 11: Battling Bugs with the Latest Preview Build If you’re one of the many who have noticed that Windows 11 has become a veritable rollercoaster ride of bugs and glitches lately, you’re not alone. Microsoft, in their ongoing effort to polish the user experience, has implemented an array...

With Microsoft continually striving to enhance the Windows 11 experience, the latest preview build (27749) showcases their commitment to addressing a plethora of pesky bugs that users have been grappling with. Since the introduction of the 24H2 update, many users have noticed a disturbing uptick...

Microsoft has rolled out a new update to its Beta Channel Insiders, introducing Windows 11 Preview Build 22635.4440 (KB5045889), which boasts an impressive overhaul of the Windows Hello user experience. After quite some time, this redesign is not just a simple facelift; it aims to streamline the...