Category: Windows 11

Windows 11 will feature several new recovery tools and features to help users and IT professionals get their PC back up and running in the event of a serious crash caused by a problematic update or a malfunctioning driver.

Microsoft has announced significant revisions to its driver development and signing policies for Windows. The updated guidelines, previously applicable only to antivirus software vendors, now extend to a broader category of driver developers.

Microsoft today announced several new AI-powered features that will be available in Windows 11 in 2026. Those are designed to optimize workflows and simplify interaction with the operating system using neural network technologies.

Microsoft announced a new feature for Windows 11 that will allow AI agents to be integrated into the operating system's taskbar. This will allow users to instantly access and control their behavior.

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 (version 23H2), Build  22631.6269 (KB5070312) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview ring.

Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11  26220.7262 (KB5070303) to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Narrator and Magnifier now support HD voices for US English, offering more natural-sounding speech through generative AI models. Additionally, Narrator can now read mathematical expressions in Microsoft 365 apps like Word, aiding blind and low-vision users in STEM fields.  Other updates include enhancements to Click to Do, which now reveals context menu activates automatically for large images or tables, and various fixes.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 23H2 Build 22631.6269 (KB5070312), to Windows Insider Program participants on the Release Preview Channel. Here are the changes.

Microsoft is developing a new feature for Windows 11 that introduces haptic feedback during trackpad interactions with on-screen interface elements.  Microsoft began exploring this enhancement as early as 2022. The goal is to make operating system interactions more intuitive and natural.

Microsoft has announced upcoming changes to the right-click context menus in Windows 11, aiming to deliver a cleaner, faster, and more consistent user experience. The updated design will simplify access to frequently used commands and will also reduce visual clutter.

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 11 version 23H2 in its Home and Pro editions as of November 11, 2025. The company released its final cumulative update for these editions on this date, winding down the delivery of security fixes.