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Windows 11 gains customizable context menus with a Windows 10-style vertical layout option
technology13 days ago

Windows 11 gains customizable context menus with a Windows 10-style vertical layout option

Windows 11 is getting a more configurable context menu. In upcoming preview builds, a new Customize option lets you open Settings to pick which actions appear, adjust layout by placing primary actions vertically (Windows 10 style) or horizontally, and group certain actions (like cloud storage) in their own sections. The legacy context menu remains available but not as the default, and Microsoft plans to officially announce the changes soon.

via Windows Central|
#context-menu#customization#microsoft
Windows 10’s lifeline extended to 2027 sparks Windows 11 debate
technology2 months ago

Windows 10’s lifeline extended to 2027 sparks Windows 11 debate

Microsoft has extended Windows 10’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) to October 14, 2027, keeping security patches available for users who can’t or won’t upgrade to Windows 11. While the ESU extension is free with a Microsoft account, critics say it’s a Band‑Aid that signals Windows 11’s shortcomings and could delay hardware upgrades, fueling online protest and debate over Windows’ future.

via Windows Central|
#extended-security-updates#microsoft#technology
Windows 11 regains momentum as Microsoft revamps Insider program and update controls
technology4 months ago

Windows 11 regains momentum as Microsoft revamps Insider program and update controls

Microsoft is rebooting Windows 11 enthusiasm by reviving the Windows Insider Program, promising closer attention to tester feedback and a more flexible update experience. The changes include smarter update controls (longer pause options, bypassing updates during setup, fewer forced reboots) and a renewed community focus, signaling a more responsive OS and renewed engagement among Windows enthusiasts.

via Windows Central|
#microsoft#technology#update-controls
Inside Microsoft: Push to drop Windows 11's mandatory sign-in rule
technology5 months ago

Inside Microsoft: Push to drop Windows 11's mandatory sign-in rule

Windows Central reports that despite upcoming Windows 11 improvements, Microsoft isn’t addressing the mandatory Microsoft account requirement during setup. Internally, some teams are lobbying to relax or remove the rule, with Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman saying “working on it,” but no firm plan exists as decisions liken to policy committees rather than a simple technical fix.

via Windows Central|
#microsoft#microsoft-account#policy
Boxed and shelved: my repaired Xbox ROG Ally X loses to Lenovo Legion Go
hardware5 months ago

Boxed and shelved: my repaired Xbox ROG Ally X loses to Lenovo Legion Go

A Windows Central editor details having her Xbox ROG Ally X repaired and returned, only to fall for the Lenovo Legion Go's bigger screen, detachable controllers, charging options, and overall comfort. She spent around £800 on the Ally X five months earlier and questions the need for the most expensive tech, as the repaired Ally X sits back in its box while the Legion Go becomes her daily driver for games like Stardew Valley and Diablo 4; she even contemplates selling the Ally X as she reassesses what a handheld should deliver.

via Windows Central|
#handheld-gaming-pc#hardware#lenovo-legion-go
Dell Revives XPS at CES 2026 as HP Unveils Keyboard-embedded Mini PC
technology7 months ago

Dell Revives XPS at CES 2026 as HP Unveils Keyboard-embedded Mini PC

CES 2026 delivered a hardware showcase: Dell revived the XPS line with redesigned XPS 14 and XPS 16 and teased an XPS 13, HP introduced the EliteBoard G1a—a mini PC built into a keyboard, and Lenovo teased the Yoga AIO Aura Edition (with a SteamOS version of the Legion Go 2 coming later). The show also highlighted OLED/AI upgrades and Windows 11 previews for 2026, plus smaller notes like Intricuit’s macOS touch accessory and a denial of widespread Microsoft layoffs.

via Windows Central|
#ces-2026#dell-xps#hp-eliteboard