A former Microsoft executive reveals why Windows 11 removed the vertical taskbar as reports suggest it may return.

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Windows 11 is testing a network speed test that you run from the taskbar. The speed test icon takes you to the Bing website. For now, you need a Windows 11 Insider build to use the feature. The tool ...

In an exclusive Windows Central report, Microsoft confirmed plans to restore movable and resizable Taskbar options on Windows 11, sparking mixed reactions across Reddit and in the comments of our ...

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

AI sharing allows you to grant permission to AI assistants like Copilot to have access to entire app windows in your taskbar.

Windows 11 26H2 is shaping up as a quick enablement update, adding new Copilot experiences, File Explorer cleanups, and ...

Windows 11 may finally bring back the movable Taskbar, with Microsoft reportedly working to restore long-requested ...

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PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s PowerToys team is testing a new ‘Command Palette Dock’ for Windows 11 power users seeking enhanced productivity. This customizable dock allows users to organize ...

TL;DR: Windows 11 faces widespread criticism for bloatware, bugs, performance issues, and system instability, prompting Microsoft to urgently redirect engineers to fix core problems. In 2026, the ...