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technology5 days ago•165 min saved

Windows 11 Insider August Builds Signal a New Phase for the OS

Microsoft’s August Windows 11 Insider builds introduce a fully customizable context menu with an App extensions submenu, plus personalization tweaks (better background handling and wallpaper reliability), a refreshed Magnifier, easier Camera Roll backup to OneDrive, Windows Recovery Environment networking improvements, and the removal of WMIC and the Drag Tray—marking a move toward giving users more control while continuing to modernize core OS components like File Explorer.

via Windows Central|

#context-menu #file-explorer #microsoft

technology5 days ago•11 min saved

Microsoft rewrites Windows 11's right-click menu with a faster, customizable UX

Microsoft admits Windows 11’s context menu became cluttered and sluggish and is rolling out a redesigned, faster, and highly customizable context menu via Windows Insider Experimental Build 26340.9212. The update reduces top‑level clutter, adds a “Customize menu” page to toggle built‑in actions and app extensions, lets you arrange primary actions (including a Windows 10‑style vertical layout), and retains a legacy Show more options path for compatibility. The changes aim to boost performance and control in File Explorer; rollout is gradual to Insiders before general release.

via windowslatest.com|

#context-menu #customization #file-explorer

technology6 days ago•164 min saved

Tiny Windows 11 File Explorer tweak sparks big UI debate

A minor change to how Windows 11's File Explorer displays file sizes has sparked a broader debate about UI updates: readers are split between embracing a more modern look and clinging to legacy behavior, underscoring the challenge Microsoft faces in pleasing billions of users. Observers suggest giving users toggle options to keep or switch off new UI elements as Windows continues to evolve.

via Windows Central|

#backwards-compatibility #file-explorer #microsoft

technology20 days ago•111 min saved

July's Windows 11 updates sharpen Start menu, search, and taskbar across Insider builds

Microsoft’s July Windows 11 Insider updates introduce a slate of refinements: Windows Search now auto-discovers additional locations based on activity, Phone Link previews get easier, and adaptive hibernate policies optimize power. File Explorer gains performance boosts, Widgets get updated icons, and the overall update flow is becoming less disruptive with a unified monthly reboot. Start Menu customization, Taskbar positioning, and refreshed Account/ Narrator features also arrive, reflecting a broader push to align Insider channels ahead of a broader release. The changes are mostly incremental rather than groundbreaking, as Microsoft tightens consistency across builds.

via Windows Central|

#file-explorer #start-menu #technology

technology27 days ago•10 min saved

Windows 11 KB5101684 Preview Brings 42 Fixes and Usability Enhancements

Microsoft released the KB5101684 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, adding 42 fixes and new features as part of the optional non-security preview. It can be installed via Settings > Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog, updating 24H2 to build 26100.8973 and 25H2 to 26200.8973. Highlights include File History/DFS fixes, improved File Explorer usability (unit display and tabbed navigation), Voice Isolation for Voice Access (with Korean support), Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security support for peripheral fingerprint readers, and broader reliability improvements across Start, Taskbar, Search, and Widgets; no known issues are reported.

via BleepingComputer|

#file-explorer #kb5101684 #preview-update

technology28 days ago•134 min saved

Windows 11 August 2026 Patch Tuesday adds AI controls, ESS sign-in, and quality-of-life refinements

Microsoft’s August 2026 Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 brings a broad polish pass: Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security now supports external fingerprint sensors; an option to uninstall the AI-generated Image/AI model from Copilot+ PCs; plus a slate of improvements across File Explorer, Windows Search, Widgets, and Windows Update. Other updates include new touchpad gestures, better Voice Typing/Voice Access with noise isolation, a redesigned Account Control flyout, and power/battery tweaks. The update also returns the ability to set Energy Saver battery percentage and delivers more accurate update progress. These changes apply to Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 (identical) via Controlled Feature Rollout.

via Windows Central|

#ai-components #file-explorer #patch-tuesday

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Windows 11 File Explorer gets faster large-file deletion in latest Insider Preview

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26300.8935 adds a faster delete path for large, fragmented files in File Explorer, addressing slow deletions on nearly full drives. The change, described as faster “in certain scenarios,” joins other speed improvements like a faster Home tab and better touch-scrolling, as part of ongoing File Explorer optimizations and a WinUI-based update to the Properties dialog; these updates are rolling out gradually to Insiders in the Experimental channel.

via Windows Latest|

#file-explorer #fragmentation #insider-preview

technology2 months ago•12 min saved

June 2026 Windows 11 Update Triggers Boot Issues on HP Devices and Disrupts Cloud File Access

The June 2026 Windows 11 patch KB5094126, while adding features like Low Latency Profile, is causing boot failures (BSOD/BitLocker recovery) on certain PCs, especially HP models, likely due to BIOS/EFI partition size and Secure Boot certificate updates. It also breaks OneDrive (and other cloud storage) in File Explorer, disrupts Word automation in some business apps, and alters desktop.ini folder customizations. Workarounds include temporarily disabling Secure Boot, backing up BitLocker keys, booting into BIOS to disable Secure Boot, installing the update, then re-enabling Secure Boot, and ensuring BIOS/UEFI updates and sufficient EFI space. If problems persist, uninstalling KB5094126 may be necessary.

via Windows Latest|

#bsod #file-explorer #kb5094126

technology3 months ago•92 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

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

technology3 months ago•5 min saved

Microsoft sharpens Windows 11 for speed, calmer widgets, and a faster File Explorer

Microsoft is overhauling Windows 11 to feel faster with targeted performance and memory-management tweaks, a quicker File Explorer, and a calmer Widgets experience separated from the Discover feed; the updates will roll out through the Windows Insider program, signaling a shift toward a leaner, more productive Windows 11.

via PCWorld|

#file-explorer #microsoft #performance

technology4 months ago•7 min saved

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

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

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

technology4 months ago•12 min saved

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

technology4 months ago•7 min saved

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