In context: Mounting controversies have not deterred Microsoft from adding unpopular AI features to Windows 11, which is struggling to gain users despite the end of official Windows 10 support. A ...

Windows 11 has been out since October 2021, and by now, you're likely familiar with its most noticeable changes. You already know about — and probably frequently use — the centered Start Menu and its ...

Addressing one of the most persistent complaints since the operating system’s launch, Microsoft confirmed at Ignite 2025 that Windows 11 will finally regain a functional taskbar calendar. Set for a ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

The Windows Start menu is getting its first major redesign since 2021 and will be rolled out to everyone with the November 11 Patch Tuesday update. The Start menu is now scrollable, so you can move ...

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If you’ve installed the optional KB5067036 update on Windows 11 and now notice a duplicate Task Manager, you’re not alone. Multiple instances accumulate, consuming your RAM and CPU resources. Here, we ...

Microsoft has confirmed that there's a new issue in Windows 11 that doesn't let users close the Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. Cosing the Task Manager using the "X" ...

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