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File Explorer in Windows 11 is finally learning how to dress for the occasion. For years, Microsoft’s premium file navigation tool has been the jeans-and-t-shirt kind of utility—functional, familiar, but without much flair. Now, with its latest refresh, File Explorer is rifling through its...

Microsoft Strikes Again: Windows 10 Calendar Gets a Downgrade In what appears to be yet another controversial UI tweak, Microsoft is testing a pared-down version of the Calendar flyout on Windows 10 that strips out a feature many considered essential—the clock displaying seconds. As the...

Windows 11 is evolving yet again. If you’ve ever grumbled about the Start menu’s disjointed design or found yourself lost in a sea of scattered icons, Microsoft might have just heard your cry. The latest Windows 11 insider build is testing a dramatic overhaul to the Start menu—one that aims to...

Microsoft’s latest update to the Windows 11 Start Menu is turning heads with a bold redesign that combines functionality with a fresh, unified aesthetic. In this update—initially available through Windows Insider builds—Microsoft has reimagined the Start Menu to merge pinned apps...

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is getting a makeover, and it’s one of the most intriguing changes in the Windows 11 updates scheduled for the near future. Microsoft is rethinking one of its most infamous error messages, with a new design that aims to ease the frustration of system crashes while...

Microsoft’s infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has long been a symbol of system distress and has even achieved a kind of cult status among Windows users. However, change is in the air for this once-iconic error screen. In a surprising twist, Microsoft has been quietly retooling the BSOD in the...

Microsoft is taking another significant step in enhancing Windows 11’s accessibility features. The latest build—numbered 26384—introduces a fresh twist to the Voice Access tool with a revamped update menu. While the tool has long been a favorite among users who rely on voice command...

Microsoft is set to reinvigorate the Windows 11 experience with a bold new twist on one of its most familiar features—the Start menu. In a recent blog post, the tech giant confirmed that the upcoming Windows 11 23H2 update (with hints of changes in 24H2 as well) will debut an iOS-like layout for...

Move aside, plain UI updates and small feature tweaks. Microsoft has put on its big idea pants and is charging into 2025 with a transformative overhaul to the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and Copilot, their AI-powered productivity companion. If you missed the memo from the Microsoft 365 Message...

The Microsoft Store has always been the digital storefront that Windows users love to scrutinize—and for good reason. It’s the central hub for apps, games, movies, and more, directly impacting the daily experience of millions of users. Recently, Microsoft rolled out a significant (and...

If you thought the Windows taskbar was aging like fine wine, think again! Microsoft has recently announced a significant overhaul to the taskbar user interface (UI) alongside a nifty new keyboard shortcut designed to integrate seamlessly with Copilot. This evolution is making waves as it...

In a move that continues to demonstrate Microsoft's commitment to integrating advanced AI functionalities, the tech giant is rolling out significant updates to Copilot on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. This update arrives just when you thought Copilot had found its feet (or at least, a...

In a delightful turn of events for Windows 11 users, a revamped battery indicator is set to make its debut, promising a more vibrant and intuitive user interface. This update, tested within the Insider build 26120.2510, aims to enhance the way users monitor their device’s battery life, providing...

Microsoft appears to be embarking on yet another significant redesign, this time focusing on the settings UI for default app selections in Windows 11. Following a series of criticisms regarding its management of default applications, especially concerning web browsers, the tech giant is striving...

Microsoft has initiated what can only be described as a seismic shift in its approach to word processing software with the introduction of an overhauled UI for its Copilot feature in Word. Currently in a global testing phase for select Microsoft 365 users, this ambitious move promises to...

Recently uncovered insights from Windows Latest reveal that Microsoft is gearing up to introduce a much-anticipated feature for OneDrive users on Windows 11—with colored folders soon arriving in File Explorer. This update follows a similar UI change that has already made waves on the OneDrive...

Introduction Windows Spotlight is an exciting feature that dynamically updates your desktop wallpaper with beautiful scenery, effectively keeping your visual environment fresh and inspiring. However, some users may find the persistent UI elements distracting, especially when the intent is to...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are beginning to roll out the redesigned Notepad for Windows 11 to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. We are very excited to introduce to all of you the redesigned Notepad for Windows 11, which includes a number of changes we think the community will...