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Win11Debloat is an open-source PowerShell script that can remove pre-installed apps, ad tracking, Copilot, Recall, etc. from Windows 11 with a single click, restoring the system's cleanliness.
Microsoft is testing a cleaner version of Windows 11's search menu that removes ads and recommended content, focusing on recent searches and local file results.
Microsoft announces it will use AI more heavily in its Patch Tuesday security updates for Windows 11, aiming to find and fix vulnerabilities faster. The company will integrate AI into its Secure Development Lifecycle and invest in Windows-specific AI tools for generating and validating security fixes.
A long-time Linux user recounts their month-long experience using Windows 11 exclusively, covering setup, daily use, and overall impressions, including both positive and negative aspects.
Microsoft has released an optional Windows 11 update (KB5095093) to fix a bug where the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file could grow to consume gigabytes of storage, with some users reporting up to 500GB of space taken.
Microsoft has extended the Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) program by another year due to Windows 11's hardware requirements and AI-focused features slowing adoption, with Windows 10 still running on 26% of PCs.
Riot Games introduces an on-demand mode for its Vanguard anti-cheat software, allowing players to enable it only while playing instead of running always-on, leveraging Windows 11 security features.
The Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld with Windows 11 is on sale for $549.99 during Prime Day, matching a previous low. It offers a 120Hz screen and comfortable design but modest performance.
Windows 11's new Media Player consumes 3.5 times more RAM and now charges for popular video codecs, marking a controversial update to the built-in app.
Windows 11 users are expressing frustration over Microsoft's increasing insistence on requiring a Microsoft account during setup, with many calling for the return of local account options. The article highlights a Reddit discussion where users argue for user control and highlight hidden BitLocker recovery key storage as a concern.
Microsoft Build 2026 featured major announcements including a new Surface dev box with Nvidia Arm chip, Windows improvements like native Linux utilities and Intelligent Terminal, an AI assistant called Scout, and seven new in-house AI models including the reasoning model MAI-Thinking-1.
Microsoft announced a developer-optimized Windows 11 experience at Build, including Coreutils for Windows (native Linux-like utilities), WSL containers for easy Linux container management, an experimental Intelligent Terminal with AI integration, and Windows Developer Configurations for quick setup.
Microsoft is set to announce new AI models including its first reasoning model, MAI-Thinking-1, along with Windows 11 developer experience improvements and Copilot updates at its Build conference.
Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia's RTX Spark Arm-based chip, promising the most powerful Surface ever with up to 128GB unified memory and 1 petaflop of AI compute.
Tiny11 is an unofficial stripped-down version of Windows 11 that can run on older PCs not meeting Windows 11 requirements. It removes bloatware and Microsoft extras, but lacks official support and updates.
Windows 11's latest Insider Preview build restores the ability to dock the taskbar to any screen edge, a feature removed since launch, along with other UI improvements.
Microsoft is testing a movable taskbar and resizable Start menu in the latest Windows 11 Insider build, allowing users to place the taskbar on any side of the screen and adjust the Start menu size and sections.