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Few elements in the Windows ecosystem stir up as much excitement—and debate—as a major Start menu redesign. Microsoft’s latest overhaul to the Windows 11 Start menu, now being trialed in the Windows Insider Dev Channel with Preview Build 26200.5641 and related test releases, signals not just a...

With the arrival of the redesigned Start menu in the latest Windows 11 Dev channel build, Microsoft appears to be responding directly to longstanding user frustrations about advertising and clutter creeping into one of Windows’ most iconic interfaces. As this overhaul rolls out to testers, it’s...

Microsoft has once again signaled its unrelenting pace of Windows innovation with the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824) to the Dev Channel. This build, a part of the ongoing version 24H2 enablement package, introduces a swath of new features, design overhauls...

Few applications have stood the test of time on Windows quite like Notepad. For many users, Notepad has long been the epitome of simplicity—a quick launch, a blank screen, and no distractions. It has been the digital equivalent of a paper notepad, free of bells and whistles, and an indispensable...

A sweeping transformation is underway for Microsoft 365, with June’s roadmap update ushering in a new era defined by generative AI, robust customization, deeper admin controls, and an ambitious vision to reimagine productivity. As the Microsoft 365 ecosystem forms the digital backbone for...

Notepad, the humble text editor that has been a staple of Windows for decades, is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its long history. With the latest updates for Windows 11, Microsoft is equipping Notepad with advanced features such as Markdown support and even...

Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant has quickly shifted from a sidebar experiment to a core component within Windows 11. This evolution sharply accelerated with the recent KB5058502 update—an optional but attention-grabbing release for Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 users. It’s not just the...

The latest non-security preview update for Windows 11, released in May 2025, targets versions 23H2 and 22H2, reinforcing Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to refining the Windows user experience outside of the standard Patch Tuesday security cadence. While these optional updates rarely grab...

Windows has always prided itself on iterating and adapting to the needs of its users, and the latest developments in Windows 11 are no exception. Recent beta testing is shaking up the familiar Start Menu design, promising a more customizable, intuitive, and user-friendly experience. In this...

A wave of both curiosity and criticism has swept through the Windows 11 community following the introduction of the "Ask Copilot" context menu item, a move by Microsoft clearly intended to put artificial intelligence front and center in users’ daily workflows. This development, delivered as part...

Microsoft’s relentless tinkering with the Windows 11 Start menu has yet again triggered a wave of user backlash, shining a spotlight on the delicate balance between innovation and user satisfaction in core operating system features. In the latest Insider Preview, the company has introduced a new...

The latest Windows 11 beta builds, released to Insider testers, continue Microsoft's years-long quest to move away from the legacy Control Panel and consolidate system configurations within the more modernized Settings app. This incremental migration, recently illuminated by build explorer...

Microsoft’s upcoming update to Windows 11’s voice typing feature is about to change the way users interact with their devices—and the language they use. For years, one of the most notorious quirks in digital communication has been the way speech-to-text services censor profanity by automatically...

In a world obsessed with major overhauls and shiny new features, it’s the incremental steps—the subtle but strategic tweaks—that often reveal a company’s real direction. Microsoft’s rollout of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 to the Dev Channel stands as a definitive example. This...

Microsoft’s recent release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 to the Dev Channel marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing evolution of Windows voice typing, accessibility, and pen input features. This update introduces a noteworthy yet subtle change: the ability for users to disable the...

A small toggle in Windows 11’s next major update might signal a surprisingly profound shift in the balance between digital propriety and authentic self-expression. In the latest Insider Preview builds, Microsoft is rolling out an option that allows users to turn off the built-in profanity filter...

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570, now released to the Dev Channel, brings notable enhancements and user-centric features that underscore Microsoft’s evolving approach to flexibility, accessibility, and productivity. Among the most talked-about additions in this build is the new toggle...

Here's a detailed breakdown of the official release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 (Dev Channel), based on the Windows Insider Blog for this build: New Features Gradually Being Rolled Out (Toggle On*) 1. Profanity Filter Setting in Voice Typing There is now a new setting...

Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Windows 11 allowing users to disable the profanity filter in the voice typing tool. Previously, any explicit language spoken during voice typing was automatically censored and replaced with asterisks to keep the text clean. The new update adds a toggle...

Microsoft recently pushed the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5570 to the Dev Channel, bringing a wave of nuanced improvements and new features aimed at enhancing user control, accessibility, and productivity. This latest build, part of Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to iterative...