Ever noticed an unfamiliar icon on the taskbar—or a familiar one that suddenly looks different? Each icon—and its variation—has a specific meaning, and knowing them helps you quickly spot issues. Here ...

Launch the Task Manager. Navigate to the Processes tab and search for Windows Explorer. Right-click on Windows Explorer and select Restart. Windows 11 has a feature that automatically hides the ...

Windows 11 Insider Beta Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) for 25H2 adds a Microsoft 365 upgrade option in Settings, plus taskbar and File Explorer fixes. Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview ...

Microsoft is fixing a Windows 11 XAML shell bug that could break Start, Search, Settings, and File Explorer on some managed ...

These 5 Windows 11 Features Drive Me Nuts, But I Figured Out How to Fix Them 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 ...

Microsoft debuted Windows 11 in 2021 with an updated look and feel to Windows 10, with a fresh lick of paint and a translucent design that still holds up in 2026, particularly given Apple's decision ...

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional ...

When Windows 11 launched in 2021, we mostly liked its refreshed look—the rounded corners and menus with just a hint of translucency were a nice change from the flat colors and hard corners of the ...