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Microsoft finally begins testing movable and resizable Taskbar on Windows 11, restoring key customization features many users missed

Microsoft is finally testing a movable Taskbar in Windows 11, reversing a controversial design decision that has frustrated users since the OS launched.

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Microsoft fixes annoying BitLocker lockout — but only for Windows 11, leaving Windows 10 stuck

Microsoft selectively patches BitLocker recovery issue for Windows 11 25h2, leaving Windows 10 and Windows Server users waiting for updates.

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ON THIS DAY: Microsoft offers an olive branch for users of 'Non-Genuine' Windows PCs to get a Windows 10 upgrade

Microsoft has clarified that it is working with some of its PC OEM partners to give its PC customers with a "Non-Genuine" version of Windows installed a "very attractive" offer to upgrade to a fully licensed version of Windows 10 when it launches later this year.

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Microsoft and its partners are rebuilding how Windows 11 talks to hardware to save your PC from itself

Microsoft is teaming up with hardware makers to improve driver reliability and make managing drivers a cleaner experience.

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I used the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition for a week — this 2-pound OLED ultraportable is my new favorite travel buddy

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition is a stellar OLED Windows laptop with great battery life. It's a top MacBook Air rival, though its high price hurts.

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How to start playing Forza Horizon 6 before release

Pretend you're a Kiwi.

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I can’t shake the feeling Xbox’s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future

Understanding how Project Helix ties into Windows K2 changes the whole conversation — and it’s a link many are overlooking.

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This worrying Microsoft BitLocker backdoor can grant full access to a locked drive — and all you need is a USB stick

Chaotic Eclipse is wreaking havoc across the Windows landscape, leaking two more flaws

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Googlebook won’t be locked to Intel as Qualcomm and MediaTek join the AI laptop push

Qualcomm has confirmed that its Arm-based chips will power Googlebooks, breaking years of Windows exclusivity.

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Microsoft will soon let you pause Windows 11 updates indefinitely and automatically roll back faulty drivers — solving half of my problems with the OS

Windows Update’s new rollback feature rescues systems from crashes and instability by allowing you to roll back problematic drivers.

Windows Central

I love the Cherry KW 300 MX’s responsive switches and thocky sound profile — but at this price, I’d expect everything to be perfect

The Cherry KW 300 MX offers a lovely typing experience, thocky sound profile, and comes with macOS keycaps. But its drawbacks leave a lot to be desired.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft unveils MDASH, its AI agent-driven security platform — and it's already spotted a host of new Windows flaws

100 AI agents worked in unison to discover 16 flaws, including four critical-severity ones.

TechRadar

Microsoft is asking for your help to fix Windows 11 — and I'm hopeful this isn't just a desperate move

This is the clearest sign yet the company is serious about making the 'fix Windows 11 campaign' work.

TechRadar

Google Chrome Secretly Downloaded a 4GB AI File

Imagine opening your laptop and suddenly noticing that several gigabytes of storage space have mysteriously disappeared. No warning. No permission request No clear explanation. That is exactly what reportedly happened to some Google Chrome users after the browser quietly downloaded a hidden 4GB AI file in the background. The file…

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Handheld Gaming PC Comparison Guide: Comparing the Different Options in the Market

Handheld gaming consoles in 2026 compared, including Steam Deck OLED, Nintendo Switch 2, and Legion Go S for portable gaming performance and value.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft's urgent Window 11 patch fixes 30 'critical' bugs — update your PC now

Microsoft's big May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes more than 138 vulnerabilities overall.

TechRadar

Microsoft reveals another way it's making Windows 11 faster, with more performance boosts promised for the likes of File Explorer

'It's a long-term commitment for fundamentals and quality': Microsoft is working to make Windows 11 faster in multiple ways, including in-depth honing of the interface.

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Xbox mode got overshadowed by this awesome new addition to Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday update

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update enables haptic "bumps" for compatible mice and adds a console-inspired Xbox mode for PC gamers.

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I dug into how Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 toward fully native apps, and it could lead to major speed gains

Microsoft is launching an AI agent and development templates to streamline native development on Windows 11.

Windows Central

“AI gets the blame”: I break down why Windows 11 update sizes are growing and what the real issues might be

Windows 11 updates have ballooned up to 5GB and beyond, and many users assume that it's AI that's mainly contributing to the bloat. Here's what's actually causing sizes to increase.

Windows Central

I turned Windows 11 into my own version of Windows 12 and the results feel closer to Microsoft’s future than you’d expect

You can transform Windows 11 into a Windows 12‑style desktop with Rainmeter's Windows 12 skin, which features a minimalist Start menu and a movable and resizable Taskbar.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft launches Cloud‑Initiated Driver Recovery for remote rollback of faulty updates — no user action or OEM intervention will be needed to handle broken drivers delivered via Windows Update

Microsoft introduces Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, an important Windows reliability change designed to minimize buggy driver mayhem.

Windows Central

Googlebooks are coming, but should Microsoft be scared? Windows 11's biggest threat could be Android PCs if things don't improve

Microsoft's constant blunders with Windows 11 have opened the market up to major competition, and now Google is capitalizing.

TechRadar

If you're wondering why Microsoft's Xbox mode is still missing after installing the latest Windows 11 update, here's why

The long-anticipated Xbox mode is finally available on Windows 11, but it's still MIA for multiple users, despite its inclusion in recent updates.

Tom’s Guide

Googlebooks vs. Chromebooks: Biggest differences explained

Google's newly announced Googlebooks seem like the next evolution of Chromebooks. Here are all the biggest differences between these laptops.

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