Windows 11 cleans up desktop shortcuts, removes coloured backplates, existed since Windows 10

Microsoft is finally allowing Windows 11 to use clean icons for apps on the desktop if they were downloaded from[...]

PowerToys brings “Command Palette” to Windows 11 as a new launcher experience

PowerToys updates are always exciting, and this one’s no different. After adding New+ recently, the version 0.90 introduces Run 2.0,[...]

Windows 11 leak confirms a new UI for Xbox handhelds, points to “Gaming Posture”

Windows 11 isn’t a solid operating system for handhelds. It’s pretty bad on a tablet itself, and if you’ve ever[...]

Windows 10’s “update” turns off seconds on the taskbar’s Calendar flyout

Windows 10’s April 2025 update, which is set to release on April 8, turns off seconds in the Calendar flyout.[...]

Google code confirms Gemini in Chrome copies Edge’s Copilot sidebar idea on Windows 11

I previously reported that Gemini is coming to Chrome, and we speculated that it will be integrated into a sidebar,[...]

Microsoft redesigns Windows 11 24H2’s BSOD, drops QR code, frowning face, blue colour

Microsoft is killing off the Blue Screen of Death… and replacing it with Black Screen of Death. It’s also dropping[...]

Windows 11 is not killing off hack that lets you bypass Microsoft account, but it takes more effort now

Despite what you might read on the internet today, it’s still possible to install a fresh copy of Windows 11[...]

Windows 11 KB5053656 24H2 adds a gaming feature, direct download .msu

Windows 11 KB5053656 is now available on Windows 11 24H2, and it’s one of the biggest feature drops in 2025.[...]

Microsoft just added Copilot Vision to Edge for free on Windows 11 (hands on)

Last year, Microsoft confirmed it was working on Copilot Vision, and it rolled out the feature to everyone using the[...]

Lenovo’s BIOS updates are failing on Windows 11 after Microsoft made a change

Lenovo BIOS updates are broken on Windows 11 (and Windows 10) after Microsoft made a security change that blocks WinFlash64.exe[...]