Windows 11 is broken — and Microsoft is fixing the wrong things Microsoft has been rolling out updates and corrections to Windows 11 but perhaps the operating system is past saving? Tom’s Guide · Aug 10
I dug through Reddit to find the ten Windows 11 features people find "life-changing, " and the results were fascinating Discover 10 underrated Windows 11 features Reddit users swear by, from Clipboard history and Winget to Sandbox and Reliability Monitor. Windows Central · Jul 25
This new Windows 11 clipboard utility is genuinely great, but I think the name is holding it back Hands-on with Edge Drop, a promising new third-party clipboard manager for Windows 11 that features drag-and-drop file stacking. Windows Central · Jul 17
Microsoft wants to integrate your smartphone more deeply with Windows 11: Plans major UX enhancements that will make your PC and phone more seamlessly connected Sources say that Microsoft is exploring several ways it can introduce new smartphone integration features across the Windows 11 interface in the coming months. Windows Central · Jul 12
‘Lies about driver support’: Valve now lets you install Windows 11 on a Steam Machine, but many people don’t want to be fooled twice Valve has released official drivers so you can put Windows 11 on the Steam Machine, but some users are worried they'll see a repeat of the Steam Deck’s disappointing support. TechRadar · Jul 9
Windows 11's June update is here — these are the 3 most important features, including a huge move to make apps and menus load much faster The main addition here is part of Microsoft's drive to make Windows 11 feel much snappier and more responsive all round. TechRadar · Jun 10
Here are the 6 biggest features and improvements coming to Windows 11 in the June 2026 update on Tuesday Windows 11's June 2026 update adds Low Latency Profile, Shared Audio, NPU monitoring, camera upgrades, and setup improvements. Windows Central · Jun 3
You can feel Windows 11 with the Surface Slim Pen 2 — no need for an overpriced Surface Pro 12 or Surface Laptop 8 Microsoft has updated the Surface Slim Pen 2 with support for Windows 11’s new system‑level haptics. The change lets older (and more affordable) Surface devices use the same tactile feedback that ships with the latest Surface hardware. Windows Central · May 27
Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 for 2026 with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, display upgrades, and new haptics: Launching first for business customers today Microsoft is refreshing its Surface for Business portfolio today with new Intel chips, with consumer models expected in the coming months along with Snapdragon X2 variants over the summer. Windows Central · May 19
The latest Windows 11 update is here boasting 4 features I'm very pleased to see This is a useful update from Microsoft with a notable addition which will excite many PC gamers. TechRadar · May 13
Why Windows 11 users are switching to Fluent Cleaner, the sleek CCleaner alternative that actually feels native Fluent Cleaner is a modern open-source alternative to CCleaner with deeper Windows 11 cleanup tools, extensions, and a native WinUI design. Windows Central · May 11
Windows K2 status tracker: Keeping tabs on every Windows 11 commitment Microsoft has made in 2026 Microsoft has promised to fix Windows 11's biggest flaws, but actions speak louder than words. So, let's track its progress. Windows Central · Apr 29
Hate Windows 11's Start menu? Rumors suggest Microsoft is fixing pretty much everything that's wrong with it — and speeding up File Explorer too Rumored fixes for Windows 11's Start menu sound great, but some folks remain seriously skeptical. TechRadar · Apr 20
Combine the best of Windows 11 and Windows 10 with this gorgeous wallpaper A fan-made wallpaper mashup mixes the symmetrical Windows 11 logo with a piece inspired by the Windows 10 "Hero" image. Windows Central · Mar 30
Windows Central · Mar 14 Windows Wrap: Windows 11’s disastrous year came at the perfect time for Xbox — Project Helix will drag PC gaming to where it needs to be Windows 11 struggled in 2025, but it may have paved the way for Project Helix. Microsoft promised to reduce the pain points of Windows 11, and gamers may be the biggest benificiaries.
Windows Central · Mar 8 Someone rebuilt Task Scheduler for Windows 11 and it goes way harder than it has any right to FluentTaskScheduler is a free, open-source wrapper that brings a modern interface for the built-in Task Scheduler on Windows 11. It's not perfect, but it's promising.
TechRadar · Feb 27 'So big, it's basically a Start screen again': Windows 11's new Start menu is getting some hate — and triggering Windows 8 flashbacks Windows 11's new Start menu is proving seriously divisive – some feel it's huge and badly designed, but there are fans too.
Windows Central · Feb 20 I asked ASUS about "Windows 11 pure OS" spotted in its laptop announcement — Here's what it really means (and why you shouldn't get excited) ASUS unveiled a new ExpertBook B5 G2 laptop this week, and in the marketing documents is mention of "Windows 11 pure OS." I spoke with the company to figure out exactly what it means.
Windows Central · Jan 5 How to generate a Wi-Fi report on Windows 11 and diagnose wireless issues on your laptop or desktop PC On Windows 11, you can generate and read a Wi-Fi report to diagnose slow speeds, dropped connections, driver issues, and wireless errors, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this task.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 1 I sped up my sluggish Windows 11 PC with these 6 free tricks — here's how These simple tricks speed up your Windows 11 PC, plus they’re all free and low-risk.
Windows Central · Dec 13, 2025 Windows 11 lets you shrink taskbar icons for a cleaner, more compact look — here’s how to enable smaller icons easily On Windows 11, you can make the app icons small in the Taskbar right from the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you the easy steps to complete this configuration.
Windows Central · Dec 13, 2025 My top 17 Windows 11 features introduced in 2025 — personal picks from cleaner UI experiences to major PC gaming upgrades As 2025 comes to an end, explore the top Windows 11 features released in 2025, including Start menu changes, Quick Machine Recovery, Xbox FSE, Battery Percentage in Taskbar, Administrator Protection, widgets, and more.
TechRadar · Dec 4, 2025 Latest Windows 11 update fixes some nasty bugs – but don't grab it yet (especially if you use dark mode) New Windows 11 update tackles bugs causing the Start menu and taskbar to fall over.
Windows Central · Dec 2, 2025 How to stop internet results in Search for Windows 11 — get rid of Bing suggestions for a clean, simplified experience On Windows 11, you can disable web search results in the Windows Search home page using the Registry and Group Policy, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
TechRadar · Nov 11, 2025 Windows 11 laptops could get advanced haptic feedback for trackpads – and it's about time, MacBooks have had this for ages Jealous of MacBook's Force Touch tech? Windows 11 could finally get more advanced haptic feedback which Apple's offered for over a decade.