Topic: windows insider program
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Microsoft revamps Windows beta program to improve quality
Microsoft is restructuring its Windows Insider Program, consolidating its Canary and Dev channels into a single "Experimental channel" for early feature previews based on user feedback. The revamped "Beta channel" remains for stable previews near public release, with both channels now offerin...
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Windows 11 March Update: 9 New Features for Insiders
Microsoft has released a series of preview updates for Windows 11, including builds for future versions and a new accessibility feature called Pointer Indicator to assist users with low vision. Key new features include a redesigned Feedback Hub, enhanced audio sharing with individual volume contr...
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Windows 11 testers can now enable experimental features without ViVeTool
Microsoft is restructuring its Windows Insider Program, consolidating the Dev and Canary rings into a new Experimental Channel and refreshing the Beta Channel to simplify testing. The company is integrating feature unlocking directly into the testing process, eliminating the need for unsupported ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Taskbar and Start menu updates coming soon
Microsoft will release the long-awaited Windows 11 Taskbar and Start menu overhaul to the general public next month, with features including a movable/resizable Taskbar and customizable Start menu now in the final Release Preview testing phase. The update, which landed in the Release Preview Chan...
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Windows 11 tests adjustable taskbar and resizable Start menu
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 test build introduces a movable taskbar (placeable on bottom, top, left, or right) and a resizable Start menu, currently rolling out to Insiders in the Experimental channel. Users can customize the taskbar with adjustable icon alignment and a shorter option for small...
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Microsoft overhauls Windows 11's sluggish right-click menu with performance and customization upgrades
Microsoft has announced a major overhaul of the Windows 11 context menu, now rolling out to Windows Insiders, with a cleaner, faster design that reduces clutter and improves response time. The update introduces user customization, allowing manual toggling of individual actions and third-party ext...
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Windows 11 26H2 launch imminent, Microsoft details upgrade process
Windows 11 version 26H2 will be released as the next major feature update, delivered via a small enablement package (eKB) instead of a full system download for devices on versions 24H2 or 25H2. Versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2 share a common servicing branch, allowing the upgrade to activate dormant...
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Windows 11 File Explorer Gets Speed Boost, Dark Mode Fix
Microsoft is testing a major File Explorer update for Windows 11, focusing on performance gains, fixing a visual bug in dark mode, and adding native support for new archive formats. The improvements, including faster launch times and a resolved white flash issue, are scheduled for public release ...
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Microsoft's Plan to Restore Trust in Windows
Microsoft is urgently redirecting engineering resources to address widespread Windows 11 performance issues, intrusive advertising, and aggressive AI integration that have eroded user trust. The operating system has been plagued by problematic updates causing crashes and boot failures, alongside ...
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Xbox Insiders Get Full Screen Mode on Windows 11 Now
A new Xbox full screen experience is now available on Windows 11 handheld devices, offering performance improvements and a console-like interface for faster game access. The feature is also in preview for other Windows 11 devices like laptops and desktops, with a controller-friendly interface and...
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Microsoft: Fewer Copilots Boost Windows 11 Performance
Microsoft is refining its AI integration by reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points in core apps, aiming for more deliberate and useful experiences. The company is prioritizing performance improvements, including lowering Windows 11's memory footprint to enhance responsiveness, especially on de...
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Microsoft Tests Android App Resumption on Windows 11
is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that will let you resume using your Android apps right on your PC. The capability is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels, and only supports the Spotify app for now. If you’re in the test, you can try out the feature by linking your Android phone to your PC, and then opening up a song on Spotify’s mobile app. It sounds...
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Windows 11 Task Manager Gets a User-Friendly Numbers Overhaul
Microsoft is refining Windows 11 with subtle but impactful usability improvements, particularly for power users, alongside its focus on AI features. Multi-monitor setups now correctly display calendar and notification popups on secondary displays, enhancing workflow for professionals using extend...
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Windows 11 Patch Tuesday lets you delay updates longer
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 introduces the ability to pause updates indefinitely, allowing users to initially delay updates for 35 days and repeatedly extend that pause. The update is part of Microsoft's effort to revitalize Windows 11 based on user feedback, and it ...
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Microsoft to debut new AI models, Windows upgrades at Build
Microsoft is downsizing its Build conference to a more intimate venue as it aims to rebuild trust with developers, announcing new AI models for Windows, a Copilot "super app," and a Windows 11 developer-optimized experience with long-requested features. The company will unveil MAI-Thinking-1, its...
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Nadella: Windows 11 Needs Serious Quality Work on Fundamentals
Microsoft's fiscal Q4 2026 earnings showed strong overall growth (revenue up 18% to $90 billion, Cloud surpassing $214 billion annually), but Windows itself declined, with the Personal Computing segment down 4% and Windows OEM revenue down 7%. CEO Satya Nadella's brief mention of investing in Win...
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7 Windows 11 26H2 upgrades that could change how you use your PC
Windows 11 version 26H2 will be released in the second half of 2026 as a compact enablement package, continuing the new servicing model and extending support for two more years. The update's content is delivered through monthly cumulative updates throughout the year, so users on version 25H2 will...
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5 Key Windows 11 Update Rule Changes You Need to Know
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 update changes including new pause controls, a redesigned Power menu that separates update actions from standard shutdown, fewer forced restarts, and smarter recovery options to reduce intrusiveness. The update bundles firmware, drivers, and other product updat...
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Windows 11 Aims to Be the Ultimate Gaming OS
Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 for gaming with a roadmap focused on performance, compatibility, and user experience, including system optimizations and driver updates. Key gaming features being expanded include the Xbox Full Screen Experience for a unified game library hub and Auto Super Resol...
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Windows 11 February Update: 8 Features to Expect
Microsoft will release a major Windows 11 update in February 2026, introducing Cross-Device Resume for Android phones to seamlessly transfer activities like media and documents to a PC. The update includes significant upgrades for audio professionals with enhanced Windows MIDI Services and allows...
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