Windows 11’s latest patch is both the problem and the fix

Microsoft has acknowledged issues with the taskbar freezing or the desktop remaining blank for a long time. The cause is said to be a faulty taskbar. A known issue in Windows 11 apparently causes the ...

Hands-On: The New Windows 11 Taskbar

It’s not just the Start menu: Microsoft is also testing a major update to another core Windows 11 feature in the newly ...
Windows Latest

I tested Windows 11 June 2026 Updates: Here’s everything new, improved, and fixed

Windows 11 June 2026 Patch Tuesday update brings Low Latency Profile, Shared Audio, Multi-App Camera, NPU tracking, and ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 adds taskbar 'End Task' button for killing frozen apps

In a nutshell: Microsoft has quietly introduced a new Windows feature allowing you to deal with unresponsive applications faster. A new "End Task" option is available directly from the taskbar, ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Won't Let Task Manager Close: Here's What to Do

Microsoft has confirmed that there's a new issue in Windows 11 that doesn't let users close the Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. Cosing the Task Manager using the "X" ...
PC Magazine

Hate the Windows 11 Start Menu? 6 Ways to Change It (and 2 Alternatives)

If you wanted to view all your apps, it forced you to open a separate window. Even Microsoft realized that the menu needed some repair work, so Windows 11 version 25H2 has fixed a few things. All your ...