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Windows 11 has continued to evolve at an impressive pace, and the first half of July 2025 has proven no exception. For enthusiasts and IT pros tracking every build in the Insider Program, the month brought a string of preview updates, with Microsoft landing important new features across several...

Windows 11 continues its gradual transition away from the legacy Control Panel, a move that has been long anticipated by Windows users and IT professionals alike. With the latest updates delivered through the Windows Insider Program and subsequent preview builds, Microsoft is migrating more and...

Microsoft is poised to enhance user personalization in Windows 11 by introducing a feature that allows users to customize the position of on-screen indicators, such as volume and brightness controls. Traditionally, these indicators have been fixed at the bottom center of the screen, a design...

Microsoft has unveiled a significant overhaul to the Windows 11 Start menu, introducing a more dynamic and user-friendly interface. This update, currently available in the latest Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824) released to the Dev Channel, brings several notable changes aimed at...

A curious episode unfolded in the ever-evolving saga of Windows updates, captivating both seasoned insiders and casual observers alike: Microsoft inadvertently swapped out the signature Windows 11 startup sound for the unmistakable chime from Windows Vista in recent preview builds. This...

Microsoft has closed out the week with the release of two new Windows 11 preview builds, delivering incremental yet impactful changes for both Dev and Beta Channel insiders. The updates, namely Windows 11 build 26200.5651 for the Dev Channel and 26120.4441 for the Beta Channel, encapsulate...

Microsoft's gradual retirement of the classic Control Panel has become one of the hottest topics among Windows enthusiasts. For decades, the Control Panel has been at the heart of system configuration, but recent trends indicate that Microsoft is set on a future where its modern Settings app...

Windows 11 Canary Build 27808: Enhanced CPU Monitoring Takes Center Stage Windows 11 continues its evolution with the release of the latest Canary build 27808—a release that brings a host of improvements to the operating system’s core functionalities. Among the most notable enhancements is the...

Just when you thought Windows 11 couldn’t get any fresher, Microsoft is back at it with what could only be described as the designer reboot (pun fully intended) of its most infamous screen: the Blue Screen of Death—the BSOD, the tech world’s version of the Grim Reaper. Only this time, it might...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...

For a feature hailed as one of Windows 11’s standout accessibility offerings, Voice Access has always had the most ironic flaw imaginable: it was inaccessible right where users needed it most. Yes, Microsoft revealed Voice Access with great fanfare—a tool included in Windows 11 that lets users...

Microsoft is stirring the pot of innovation yet again with a fresh batch of Windows 11 preview builds in the 26200 range. In a calculated move aimed at both performance enhancements and a unified platform experience, Microsoft is rolling out a series of behind-the-scenes changes to the Dev...

Windows 11 continues to evolve, and the latest preview builds introduce some exciting refinements that enhance everyday usability. Microsoft is experimenting with several changes—from improving the organization of pinned apps in the Start menu to integrating powerful image editing tools directly...

Windows 11 Preview Builds: What's New? The newly released Windows 11 preview builds specifically Build 22621.1095 and Build 22623.1095 introduce several noteworthy features that aim to enhance user experience. One of the standout enhancements is the improved Voice Access functionality, which now...

In a recent update to the Windows Insider Program, Microsoft has announced several new preview builds for Windows 11. The most notable of these is build 26100.1586 (KB5041865), released in the Release Preview Channel for version 24H2. Additionally, two other builds are noteworthy: Windows...

Building off the Windows 11 momentum Panos shared last week, we want to take a moment and share a little bit on what’s coming for the Windows Insider Program in 2022. It has truly been incredible to see the interest in the program grow since announcing Windows 11 last June. We have more people...

I am using Windows 10 build 21390 (May 2021). I believe I have the Windows Insider Program disabled. However, Windows Update keeps downloading, and wanting me to install, Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. Any idea how I can stop this?

I will post below the WNW - I pass everything I have signed up for Windows Insider program. Stop Getting Preview Builds is off I have the Beta Channel (Recommended) selected. I met ALL requirements. I have a brand new rig (designed for gaming Yet, every time I check for "updates" nothing No...

Today marks the beginning of Windows 10, version 21H1 availability. As I noted when we first announced the May 2021 Update in February, we grounded this update on the needs expressed by you, our customers, over the past year of continued remote work, learning and play. The May 2021 Update is...

Whilst probably not for the more experienced system builders this application/game allows you to build a pc from the bottom up. I've only played the tutorial so far and whether you get to use the latest parts to build your pc is uncertain. The controls are a bit elusive but so far F1 seems to...