XDA Developers on MSN

Power users can do so much more with the Windows 11 taskbar, and all they need is a single tool

This one tool gives me back so much more of control over my day-to-day user experience ...
Hosted on MSN

Windows 11 May update brings Xbox mode and AI taskbar tools

Microsoft will roll out the Windows 11 May 2026 Security Update on May 12, introducing Xbox mode, AI taskbar monitoring, and various performance and security enhancements. The update also refines File ...
Pocket-lint

I brought back Windows Aero with just 4 mods - here's how you can too

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...
Pocket-lint

5 apps I use to transform macOS into a better version of Windows 11

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...
Windows Report

New Windows 11 Canary Builds Out with Better Sound Settings, Taskbar, Storage & More

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Canary builds 29576.1000 and 28200.1873 with improved sound settings, taskbar tweaks, storage, ...
Android

Windows 11 Update May Bring Deep Customization to the Start Menu this Year

Microsoft is reportedly rebuilding the Windows 11 Start menu to address long-standing user complaints. According to Windows Central, the update will allow users to manually choose between small and ...

Microsoft confirms it's hiding ads by default in Windows 11's widget panel

A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new ...
ZDNet

Why Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 25H2 update on all eligible PCs

Microsoft is forcing eligible Windows 11 PCs to update to 25H2. Support ends for Windows 11 24H2 in October, so you'll need 25H2. Windows 11 25H2 is stable, so there's no reason not to update. Are you ...
Windows Central

Windows 11’s April update packs 8 (mostly) meaningful improvements you won’t want to skip. Here's what you'll be getting.

Microsoft is expected to begin rolling out the April 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and in the fourth month of the year, the company is making new features, ...
PC World

Windows 11’s April update is locking some users out of their PCs

PCWorld reports that Windows 11’s April update KB5083769 is locking users out of their PCs by triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery key prompts. The issue primarily affects corporate devices with ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security

Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance improvements. Microsoft’s new features, improvements, and security fixes for Windows ...
PC World

Windows 11’s ads are way too pushy. These 9 settings fix the worst

PCWorld explains how Windows 11’s increased advertising through notifications, widgets, and File Explorer can be eliminated using nine specific settings adjustments. These intrusive ads appear in ...