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Windows 11 May Insider roundup: 13 practical changes shaping 2026
technology5 days ago

Windows 11 May Insider roundup: 13 practical changes shaping 2026

Microsoft’s May 2026 Windows 11 Insider builds roll out 13 practical, quality‑of‑life changes that fix long‑standing friction and steer the OS through 2026: Taskbar repositioning returns; Run dialog gets a modern look; File Explorer and Search get local‑first improvements; Widgets become quieter and more adaptive; touchpad gestures, NPU‑aware Task Manager, Voice Typing on the touch keyboard, and a Windows Update overhaul add user control; K‑12 Pro Education upgrades are free; and Shared Audio enables two devices to listen to the same audio.

via Windows Central|
#file-explorer#taskbar#technology
Windows 11 Gains Performance Boost with Memory Fixes, Faster Startup, and File Explorer Tweaks
technology20 days ago

Windows 11 Gains Performance Boost with Memory Fixes, Faster Startup, and File Explorer Tweaks

Microsoft has released the April 2026 optional preview update KB5083631 for Windows 11 versions 24H2/25H2, delivering a broad set of under-the-hood improvements: fixes for the File Explorer white flash in dark mode and related UI quirks, modernization of legacy dialogs with WinUI 3, preserved view and sorting settings, and a more reliable explorer.exe process; memory optimizations for the Delivery Optimization service, faster startup for startup apps, and an increase of FAT32 formatting support from 32GB to 2TB via the command line. Additional reliability fixes touch the taskbar, Microsoft Store error codes, Windows Hello data persistence across upgrades, Remote Desktop scaling, color profile persistence, and input improvements. The update is currently optional and is expected to roll out to all users with the May 12, 2026 Patch Tuesday update.

via Windows Latest|
#fat32#file-explorer#memory-leaks
Windows 11 File Explorer: Smooth scrolling limited to Home and Gallery explained
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 File Explorer: Smooth scrolling limited to Home and Gallery explained

Microsoft says the Home and Gallery views of Windows 11 File Explorer were rebuilt with the WinUI 3 framework as part of the Windows App SDK (WASDK), which explains their smooth scrolling. The rest of File Explorer still runs on legacy Win32 code, causing jagged scrolling. The company plans a phased modernization, prioritizing reliability and performance for the May 2026 update before bringing smooth scrolling to all folders, while continuing to gather feedback on touch usability and maintaining existing features like type-ahead search and layout options.

via Windows Latest|
#file-explorer#smooth-scrolling#technology
Microsoft tests faster Windows 11 File Explorer with Xbox mode and fixes
technology1 month ago

Microsoft tests faster Windows 11 File Explorer with Xbox mode and fixes

Microsoft is rolling out Insider-tested File Explorer speed and reliability improvements in Windows 11, including an optional background preloading feature to speed launches, fixes to ensure explorer.exe stops cleanly after closing, and a fix for bright white flashes in dark mode. A new Xbox mode for distraction-free full-screen gaming is also available. The changes target Release Preview Insiders on Windows 11 builds 26100.8313 and 26200.8313 (KB5083631), following earlier Startup Boost efforts for Office apps.

via BleepingComputer|
#file-explorer#insider-program#microsoft
Windows 11 set for May 2026 reliability push focused on faster clipboard and stable core apps
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 set for May 2026 reliability push focused on faster clipboard and stable core apps

Microsoft is delivering a May 2026 reliability update for Windows 11 across Insider channels, aimed at boosting performance and stability. The release includes fixes to core components such as File Explorer and explorer.exe, the taskbar, Settings, and clipboard history; improvements to Windows Hello, storage performance, startup app memory, audio/display rendering, and security controls for drivers and batch scripts. If the preview timeline holds, these reliability tweaks should reach general users via the April optional update and the May Patch Tuesday security update.

via Windows Latest|
#clipboard-history#file-explorer#may-2026-update
Windows 11 File Explorer speeds up, fixes dark-mode flashes, adds archive support
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 File Explorer speeds up, fixes dark-mode flashes, adds archive support

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Build 26200.8313 Preview delivers a faster File Explorer, removes white flashes in dark mode, and adds support for new archive formats (cpio, uu, xar, nupkg); it also improves explorer.exe stability and taskbar interactions, with many improvements rolling out with the May 2026 optional update after testing in Release Preview.

via Windows Latest|
#archive-support#dark-mode#explorer-exe
Windows 11 patch makes File Explorer remember folder views everywhere
technology1 month ago

Windows 11 patch makes File Explorer remember folder views everywhere

Microsoft's Release Preview update KB5083631 (Build 26200.8313) fixes inconsistent File Explorer folder views by persisting view settings (sorting, icon size, layout, Group by) across openings from any app or path, thanks to a fix related to Shell Bags/BagMRU. The update also improves launch performance, reduces a dark‑mode white flash, and adds support for new archive formats, with a rollout to regular Windows 11 PCs expected by May 2026; a modern File Explorer search bar is also being tested for later introduction.

via Windows Latest|
#bagmru#file-explorer#folder-views
Microsoft Targets RAM Efficiency and Smoother Windows 11 UX
technology2 months ago

Microsoft Targets RAM Efficiency and Smoother Windows 11 UX

Microsoft outlined upcoming Windows 11 updates focused on memory efficiency and a faster, smoother user experience, including new background memory policies to free RAM, a shift toward the desktop-only WinUI 3 framework to reduce latency, and optimizations for core components like File Explorer and Windows Search. The move comes amid concerns about RAM usage on machines with 8–16 GB and competitive pressure from devices with tighter memory footprints.

via TechPowerUp|
#file-explorer#ram-management#technology
Microsoft readies a major Windows 11 refresh with faster Explorer and leaner Copilot
technology2 months ago

Microsoft readies a major Windows 11 refresh with faster Explorer and leaner Copilot

Microsoft has outlined a comprehensive 2026 Windows 11 roadmap, with March/April Insider updates addressing long-standing complaints: you’ll be able to move the taskbar, Copilot will be reduced in core apps, Windows Update will be less disruptive, File Explorer will launch faster with smoother navigation, Widgets will be quieter, and Feedback Hub will get a major redesign. The broader plan focuses on performance, reliability, and UI consistency by migrating more components to WinUI 3, improving memory usage, search, sign-in, and overall stability across hardware, with Insider testing starting now before wider rollout.

via Windows Latest|
#copilot#file-explorer#technology
Windows 11 File Explorer could gain rounded corners as This PC white flashes are fixed
technology2 months ago

Windows 11 File Explorer could gain rounded corners as This PC white flashes are fixed

Microsoft is testing a minor UI refresh for Windows 11 File Explorer that would add rounded corners to the address and search bars (matching Settings), and it has acknowledged and patched the white-flash issue when opening This PC in dark mode; fixes are rolling out to Insider builds and should reach production soon, alongside other quality‑of‑life tweaks like easier theme switching from Quick Settings.

via Windows Latest|
#file-explorer#insider-program#note-that-only-five-tags-allowed
technology3 months ago

Windows 11 26H2: Copilot search, Explorer overhaul, and more feature unlocks

Windows 11 26H2 will roll out in late September to early October 2026 as a lightweight enablement package that unlocks features added since 25H2. Highlights include Ask Copilot taskbar search, deeper Copilot integration in File Explorer with a dockable side panel, a WinUI-based Run window, an Outlook-linked agenda in the notification center, Sysinternals System Monitor for security, expanded camera controls and Emoji 16.0, a gaming-mode with an Xbox-style full-screen interface, and agentic AI features. The update extends support to 24 months for consumers and 36 months for businesses and does not require a full OS reinstall.

via PCWorld|
#copilot#enablement-package#file-explorer
Windows 11 2026 Update: Copilot Search, Cleaner Menus, and Agenda View
technology3 months ago

Windows 11 2026 Update: Copilot Search, Cleaner Menus, and Agenda View

Microsoft’s Windows 11 2026 update adds a Copilot-powered Ask Copilot on the taskbar (optional), a decluttered File Explorer context menu, a modern WinUI-based Run command, a dark-themed Properties tab, the return of Agenda view from Outlook, and potential Copilot integration directly in File Explorer, with most features in testing or optional.

via Windows Latest|
#agenda-view#copilot#file-explorer
Windows 11 Masterclass: 31 Hidden Tricks to Level Up Your PC
technology3 months ago

Windows 11 Masterclass: 31 Hidden Tricks to Level Up Your PC

PCMag's Windows 11 tips guide reveals 31 ways to boost productivity and customization—repositioning the Start button, leveraging Copilot and Copilot Vision, tweaking Quick Settings, managing multiple desktops, using widgets, snapping layouts, linking phones, adopting passkeys, Focus Sessions, enhanced File Explorer with AI actions, app management, theming, improved default app handling, battery insights, quick device pairing, Teams, new sound modes, touch gestures, and fresh tools for gaming, audio recording, media playback, backups, and cross-device projecting.

via PCMag|
#copilot#file-explorer#snap-layouts