Strip out Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and other nastiness—for free

PCWorld highlights Winhance, a free open-source tool that simplifies removing Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and unwanted ...

Windows 11's New Preview Build Drops AI Focus For Practical Improvements

A 30-year PC building veteran, Zak is a modern-day Renaissance man who may not be an expert on anything, but knows just a little about nearly everything.

Windows 11 update causing BSODs and Wi-Fi issues, Microsoft confirms

Microsoft has confirmed two separate bugs in Windows 11 that affect some users, reports Windows Latest.
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5077241 Update Enhances File Explorer, Display, and Visual Reliability

Windows 11 KB5077241 brings File Explorer improvements, display optimizations, and taskbar fixes for smoother PC performance and usability.

Microsoft is adding an internet speed test right into the Windows 11 taskbar, plus a bunch of other tweaks

Whether it'll all make Win 11 feel less klunky is another matter!

Windows 11 is testing new 2026 features and some are already live

Windows 11 just resumed feature updates and the early 2026 changes are surprisingly useful.
PCMag

Microsoft Previews Built-In Speed-Test Tool for Windows 11

The tool, rolling out now to Windows Insiders, is accessible from the taskbar, but it opens and runs in your default browser.