You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and more.

The search tool in Windows is a mess, but PowerToys Command Palette offers a superior alternative that goes beyond basic file ...

Windows 11’s Widgets panel gives quick glances at weather, news, stocks, and more right from your taskbar. But if clicking ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing restart loops and taskbar problems on Windows 11 systems after installing the June KB5039302 preview update. "This issue was resolved in updates released July ...

Some Windows 11 users have been reporting an annoying glitch of late which causes the taskbar to be very slow to arrive on the desktop on first booting the system - but the good news is a fix is now ...

To enable and disable animation in the taskbar on your Windows 11 PC, here are the main steps to take. Open the Windows Search using Win+S and then enter “adjust the appearance and performance” in the ...

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build, which finally fixes a long-standing desktop-related request and introduces a new button on the taskbar. Microsoft took a break from shipping Canary ...

Microsoft has delivered five notable Windows 11 updates in early 2026, including built-in Sysmon for system monitoring, a taskbar shortcut for internet speed tests, cross-device resume with Android ...

A rogue Bing update took Windows 11 Start Menu search offline for some users since April 6, and Microsoft's fix is as hands-off as the bug was unexpected.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...