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Microsoft is finally modernizing Windows 11's decades-old File Explorer properties window with a new UI

The first signs of a completely modernized File Properties window using WinUI are hidden in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.

Windows Central · Jul 21

Windows 11 might be getting iPhone-like haptic responses when doing things like snapping app windows

A new setting has been discovered in the latest Windows 11 preview builds that reveals Microsoft is working on bringing haptic feedback responses to the OS.

Windows Central · Nov 10, 2025

Windows 11 looks set for a big update early in 2026, but most people won't get it

A rumor contends that Microsoft is planning a version 26H1 of Windows 11 specifically for Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops.

TechRadar · Oct 29, 2025

Clues in Windows 11 suggest Microsoft has a nifty plan to help you move all your stuff from an old PC to a new computer more easily and conveniently

Worried about how you’ll transfer all your files and settings from your existing PC to a new one? Windows 11 might soon help with a handy ‘Migration’ app.

TechRadar · Feb 19, 2025

Windows 11 battery indicator revamp delivers color coding and more pixels

A welcome redesign of the Windows 11 battery indicator is on the way with more pixels and colors.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 8, 2024

Microsoft toys with new Windows 11 Start menu layout inspired by the iOS App Library

Microsoft looks to be working on a new layout for the all apps list in the Start menu on Windows 11 that takes some inspiration from the App Library found on iOS.

Windows Central · Jul 18, 2024

Windows 11’s Recall feature could pack a handy time-saving web search ability that might be less controversial (for a change)

Recall is proving controversial – in fact Microsoft has now put it on hold – but this hidden feature is some more positive news.

TechRadar · Jun 14, 2024

Windows 11 AI super resolution scaling for all apps previewed in the latest insider build

With the built-in Super Resolution Upscaler being a part of the Windows 11 24H2 Preview Build, it shows Microsoft's attempt to have a universal AutoSR option for all the apps, including games bringing the potential to have a universal upscaling for all games.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 12, 2024

Microsoft has tossed a Windows 11 help feature on the scrapheap – probably because of Copilot

The Tips app in Windows 11 is on borrowed time, and will likely be ditched for Windows 12.

TechRadar · Nov 8, 2023

Microsoft seemingly won’t give up pushing Bing AI onto Windows 11 users

Testers are getting annoyed by taskbar pop-ups urging them to use Microsoft’s Bing chatbot.

TechRadar · Jul 17, 2023