Copilot is coming to Windows 11's new Search UI later this year, but Microsoft promises it'll be entirely optional this timeMicrosoft will add Copilot integration to Windows 11's new search experience later this year, but the company promises it'll be opt-in instead of opt-out. Nov 05 26November 05, 2026Article at Windows Central
Microsoft is eager to prove Windows 11 is just as good as macOS on 8GB RAM: Says Windows is now 20% more responsive and 40% faster at multitasking compared to a year agoWindows 11 has gained a number of improvements and optimizations designed specifically for devices with 8GB RAM, and it's all already rolling out. Nov 03 26November 03, 2026Article at Windows Central
Windows 11 is changing fast. We break down what’s coming next | Windows Central PodcastOn this week's episode: New Windows 11 features, cheap Windows laptops, MacBook Pro with touch, and more! Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at Windows Central
What's next for Windows 11?In this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden break down the latest wave of Windows 11 Insider preview builds and major industry hardware shifts.The episode begins with an overview of incoming Windows 11 quality-of-life… Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Podcast at Windows Central Podcast
"It’s a deliberate design decision, not a missing capability" Microsoft confirms Windows 11 won't ever let you move the Taskbar by dragging it like on Windows 10Windows 10's (and prior) ability to reposition the Taskbar by dragging it with your mouse is not coming to Windows 11, Microsoft confirms. Oct 31 26October 31, 2026Article at Windows Central
Windows 11 KB5127936 update is now available with overhauled context menus that are faster and more customizableAn overhauled context menu system headlines Microsoft's latest non-security feature update for Windows 11 this month. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at Windows Central
Microsoft is killing Copilot on all smart TVs after backlash and strategy shift – LG confirms support will end before 2027A popup on webOS-powered LG TVs has confirmed that Microsoft is ending support for Copilot on smart TVs this year. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at Windows Central
People are mad about Surface Laptop Ultra's display, and some can't even tell if it's working properly. Does it even support local dimming?Mini LED is a new technology for Microsoft, and it's causing a bit of a stir on the new Surface Laptop Ultra. Here's what you need to know. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at Windows Central
First major Surface Laptop Ultra firmware update fixes screen flickering, long restarts, and BSOD issues reported by usersMicrosoft has issued its first post-launch firmware update for Surface Laptop Ultra that addresses some of the biggest issues users have noticed since launch over a week ago. Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at Windows Central
‘There’s clearly a clash’: Windows and Xbox are reportedly at odds over Project Helix and the future of Xbox hardwareOn this week's episode: Windows and Xbox teams clash over the future of Xbox's console OS Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at Windows Central
Are Windows and Xbox at WAR?On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden tackle behind-the-scenes reporting on internal tensions between Microsoft's Windows and Xbox engineering divisions regarding the next-generation Project Helix hardware.… Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Podcast at Windows Central Podcast
Microsoft is streamlining Windows 11's sign-in experience, and fixing one of my biggest gripes in the processAn upcoming change to the sign-in screen on Windows will streamline the authentication method chosen for login. Oct 21 26October 21, 2026Article at Windows Central
Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028A new report claims the Windows and Xbox teams have clashed over the direction of the OS for Microsoft's next-gen Xbox consoles. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at Windows Central
The Windows Central Podcast breaks down what we really think of Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX SparkOn this week's episode: RTX Spark is here, and we've been reviewing the laptops that come with it. Here's what we really think. Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Article at Windows Central
Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark reviewed!On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden regroup remotely following a week of extensive hands-on hardware testing and benchmarking. The central focus is the initial review wave for the Surface Laptop Ultra and the… Oct 20 26October 20, 2026Podcast at Windows Central Podcast
Hello Hybrid intelligence PCs: Microsoft is evolving Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs with new AI capabilities that are smart enough to run on device or in the cloudAfter a period of stagnation, Microsoft is evolving Copilot+ PCs and adding new AI experiences to Windows 11 that will dynamically run on device or in the cloud. Oct 19 26October 19, 2026Article at Windows Central
I've lived with Microsoft's $6,000 Surface Laptop Ultra, and it's so close to being the best MacBook Pro alternative you can buyMicrosoft's top of the line Windows 11 PC is finally here, and it's giving the MacBook Pro a real good run for its money. Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at Windows Central
Absolutely everything I learned while testing RTX Spark for a week: It's a beast, but not at everythingThe first RTX Spark PCs launch tomorrow, and I've spent the last week testing what this new chipset from NVIDIA is good at. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at Windows Central
What to expect at Microsoft's special Windows & Surface event on October 7: Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark revealed, new agentic OS capabilities, and moreIt's not often that Microsoft holds dedicated Windows & Surface events, so all eyes are on its October 7 keynote to deliver something truly meaningful. Oct 05 26October 05, 2026Article at Windows Central
Windows 11 version 27H2: Microsoft's next major platform upgrade for the masses in 2027?With Windows 11 version 26H1 and 26H2 built on different Windows codebases, Microsoft is planning to bring everyone back onto the same platform release with version 27H2 in 2027. Sep 30 26September 30, 2026Article at Windows Central
