Numerous users on Reddit and Feedback Hub have been complaining about significantly reduced drive speeds in Windows 11 compared to Windows 10. The bug mostly affects systems with NVMe SSDs, but it turned out that computers with other storage types can also get hit by the problem.
Author: Taras Buria
Taras is here to cover stories about Microsoft and everything around, although sometimes he prefers Apple.
Surface Pro 7 Plus gets new Surface Pen features in the latest firmware
At the beginning of this year, Microsoft announced Surface Pro 7 Plus—a business-oriented Surface Pro 7 with the latest processors from Intel. The newest update for Surface Pro 7 Plus equips the device with several new features and noticeable improvements.
Edge now explains in detail what companies track you on the Internet
Microsoft is working on improving built-in privacy tools in the Edge browser to provide users with a clearer explanation of how various companies track people on the Internet. The latest update for Edge Canary has brought a redesigned section with the list of blocked and allowed trackers.
Google is officially bringing Android games to Windows 10 and 11
During The Game Awards show, Google made a truly surprising announcement: Google Play Games are officially coming soon to Windows 11 and Windows 10. The ad giant wants to bring Android games to Windows computers somewhere in 2022.
Windows 11 finally allows using stunning Spotlight images as your desktop wallpaper
Windows 11 users may soon get Windows Spotlight working as a dynamic desktop wallpaper on their PCs. In the latest preview build of Windows 11, Microsoft is now testing a new feature that will rotate breathtaking shots on the desktop, managed via a permanent shortcut.
Windows 11 brings back the weather forecast to the taskbar
One of the things users do not like about the new taskbar in Windows 11 is the deserted space to the left from the Start button. With the Start button and apps in the center and the system tray to the right, the left corner of the screen in Windows 11 looks awkward and empty. After receiving huge amounts of feedback and complaints, Microsoft is finally addressing the problem of the blank taskbar. The latest preview update of Windows 11 tries to fill the void with a weather forecast button.
Microsoft makes changing input language in Windows 11 less frustrating
The keyboard layout indicator that pops on the screen when you press Win + Spacebar in Windows 11 is a victim of fancy animations and improved UI with bad optimization. Unlike Windows 10 and 8, where the indicator appears on the screen instantly, Windows 11 suffers from atrocious UI delays and bugs.
How to disable notifications on the lock screen in Windows 11
Here's how you can disable notifications on the lock screen in Windows 11. Some users find notifications on the lock screen in Windows 11 annoying, distracting, or just unnecessary. If you do not need Windows to show you alarms, reminders, messages, and other notifications on the lock screen, here is how to disable them.
Excel for Web now supports large and password-protected files
On the official Tech Community Forums, Microsoft announced a bunch of new features and quality-of-life improvements for Excel for Web. Users can now open huge spreadsheets, work with password-protected files, and edit legacy art objects. Here is what is new.
Windows 11 apparently slows down NVMe SSDs
Apart from some controversial changes, most users, so far, have had a positive experience with Windows 11. The operating system is snappy, stable, and often works better than Windows 10. Still, there are thousands of various PC configurations, which means things sometimes get out of hand. Apparently, Windows 11 cripples performance of some NVMe SSD drives.
