Windows 11's context menus are slow, cluttered, and overcomplicated. After years of complaining, users are finally getting ...

The sound, vision and feel of Windows 11 bring together a bit of history, a focus on cutting edge technology and a more prosaic human touch, according to one of the lead designers of the newly ...

Microsoft is positioning Windows 11 as a wholesale redesign of Windows itself, adding all sorts of flourishes and effects to the operating system. That puts some on edge, remembering the disaster of ...

Windows 11 is getting more Start menu customization, with the latest build now allowing you to toggle on or off specific parts of it.

Dark mode in Windows 11 is only half-implemented; many system dialogs stay in light mode. Microsoft is improving tools to extend its dark theme, but has given no timeline for Regedit or others. It's ...

Windows 11 preview builds add Taskbar positioning, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, and major update improvements for 2026.

I’ve used a Mac my entire life, and it’s certainly no secret that I have a special affinity for Apple. But it’s important to keep an eye on the competition. All of these operating systems push each ...

Microsoft confirms smooth resizing is finally coming to WinUI 3 apps in Windows 11, fixing black tearing and improving native ...

Every so often, Microsoft design director Diego Baca boots up an old computer so he can play around with Windows 95 again. Baca has made a hobby of assembling old PCs with new-in-box vintage parts, ...