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windowslatest. com > 04/07/2026 > microsoft-explains-why-it-still-cant-fully-kill-control-panel-in-windows-11

Microsoft explains why it still can't fully kill Control Panel in Windows 11

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (667+ words) Microsoft is finally migrating all settings and controls from the Control Panel to the Windows 11 Settings app. However, phasing out the 40-year-old tool that can adjust all your computer settings won't be an easy task. Fortunately, the company is aware…...

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windowslatest. com > 04/19/2026 > microsoft-is-giving-windows-11-file-explorer-a-speed-boost-dark-mode-fix-and-new-archive-support-in-next-update

Microsoft is giving Windows 11 File Explorer a speed boost, dark mode fix, and reducing explorer. exe crashes

11+ hour, 3+ min ago  (655+ words) Microsoft promised that it'll steer Windows 11's development in the right direction by scaling back Copilot integration and focusing on core components. What's more "core' than File Explorer? Microsoft now says it's preparing a big update for File Explorer that…...

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windowslatest. com > 04/18/2026 > windows-11-finally-fixes-inconsistent-folder-views-in-file-explorer

Windows 11 finally fixes inconsistent folder views in File Explorer

1+ day, 22+ min ago  (665+ words) Microsoft has released a Build 26200. 8313 (KB5083631) for the Release Preview Channel, bringing a small but important fix to File Explorer. The update makes folder view settings consistent, so changes like sorting by name, turning off "Group by date, adjusting icon size,…...

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windowslatest. com > 03/30/2026 > windows-11s-secure-boot-2023-updates-are-failing-across-some-pcs-exposing-a-wider-firmware-problem

Windows 11's Secure Boot 2023 updates are failing across some PCs, exposing a wider firmware problem

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1789+ words) For Windows users, the result was a confusing mix of disturbing stuff. This included boot warnings, broken boot chains, and inconsistent or incoherent vendor guidance. The prevailing general sense was that Secure Boot, introduced to increase trust and reliability, had…...

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windowslatest. com > 04/15/2026 > windows-11-adds-haptic-feedback-for-snapping-resizing-and-more-but-most-laptops-cant-use-it-yet

Windows 11 adds haptic feedback for snapping, resizing, and more but most laptops can't use it yet

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (621+ words) Windows 11 is getting haptic feedback feature when you snap or resize windows, hover over the close button, and align objects in Power Point. Of course, you'll need compatible hardware, like a laptop with a haptic trackpad, which isn't very popular…...

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windowslatest. com > 04/14/2026 > windows-11-april-2026-update-tested-whats-new-improved-and-fixed

Windows 11 April 2026 Update tested: What's new, improved and fixed

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1652+ words) Microsoft has started rolling out the April 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 with KB5083769 (Builds 26200. 8246 on 25 H2 and 26100. 8246 on 24 H2). The April release is a meaningful update that brings significant accessibility improvements, display and hardware enhancements, and several quality-of-life additions across Settings and…...

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windowslatest. com > 04/14/2026 > windows-11-kb5083769-out-with-improved-scannow-direct-download-links-for-offline-installers-msu

Windows 11 KB5083769 out with improved /scannow, direct download links for offline installers (. msu)

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (402+ words) Windows 11 KB5083769 April 2026 Patch Tuesday is now rolling out, and it's not a big release, at least not on the scale of the previous updates, but it does have some handy features, including the ability to turn off Smart App Control....

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windowslatest. com > 03/29/2026 > windows-11-oobe-is-a-cluttered-ad-filled-mess-and-microsoft-is-finally-trying-to-fix-it

Windows 11 OOBE is a cluttered, ad-filled mess, and Microsoft is finally trying to fix it

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1793+ words) Buying a new laptop or smartphone is supposed to feel exciting. You unbox it, power it on, and within minutes, your device is ready. That's how it should work. But not on Windows 11 PCs. Instead of getting to the desktop…...

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windowslatest. com > 04/09/2026 > microsoft-begins-removing-copilot-from-windows-11-starting-with-notepad-snipping-tool

Microsoft begins removing Copilot from Windows 11, starting with Notepad, Snipping Tool

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (691+ words) It's finally happening! The Notepad app for Windows Insiders has officially ditched Copilot branding in favour of a subtler "Writing tools" icon. Earlier, Notepad had a very prominent, colorful Copilot logo near the top-right corner, which everyone despised, despite the…...

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windowslatest. com > 04/07/2026 > developer-explains-why-windows-11-keeps-getting-web-apps-instead-of-native-apps

Developer explains why Windows 11 keeps getting web apps instead of native apps

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1295+ words) When Whats App made the universally hated decision to switch its native Windows app to a web wrapper, most of the criticism was directed at Meta. And rightly so. It felt lazy, it was a clear, RAM-hogging downgrade, and it…...