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windowslatest.com > 03/30/2026 > windows-11-file-explorer-is-finally-getting-faster-in-2026-but-its-been-slower-than-windows-10-for-years

Windows 11 File Explorer is finally getting faster in 2026, but it’s been slower than Windows 10 for years

3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1244+ words) When Microsoft announced its renewed focus on Windows quality, one of the most important areas it called out was File Explorer. The company said it is working on a faster and more dependable File Explorer. "Our first round of improvements…...

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windowslatest.com > 03/30/2026 > windows-11s-secure-boot-2023-updates-are-failing-across-some-pcs-exposing-a-wider-firmware-problem

Windows 11's Secure Boot 2023 updates are failing across some PCs, exposing a wider firmware problem

9+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1789+ words) For Windows users, the result was a confusing mix of disturbing stuff. This included boot warnings, broken boot chains, and inconsistent or incoherent vendor guidance. The prevailing general sense was that Secure Boot, introduced to increase trust and reliability, had…...

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windowslatest.com > 03/30/2026 > microsoft-confirms-windows-11-dark-mode-upgrade-with-plans-for-third-party-apps-and-registry-editor

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 dark mode upgrade, with plans for third-party apps and Registry Editor

18+ hour, 51+ min ago  (685+ words) Windows 11 has a full-fledged dark theme, and it works well for the most part, but it doesn't really apply to legacy pop-ups, such as the Properties tab. Windows Latest has learned that Microsoft is preparing to roll out a dark-themed…...

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windowslatest.com > 03/30/2026 > microsoft-promises-more-control-over-windows-11-feature-rollouts-as-some-changes-take-months-to-show-up

Microsoft promises more control over Windows 11 feature rollouts as some changes take months to show up

22+ hour, 10+ min ago  (465+ words) Microsoft says it will give users greater control over new features they can try on their PCs after Windows 11 updates. Microsoft employs an approach called "Controlled Feature Rollout," otherwise known as CFR, which means new features are gradually rolled out…...

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windowslatest.com > 03/29/2026 > windows-11-oobe-is-a-cluttered-ad-filled-mess-and-microsoft-is-finally-trying-to-fix-it

Windows 11 OOBE is a cluttered, ad-filled mess, and Microsoft is finally trying to fix it

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1793+ words) Buying a new laptop or smartphone is supposed to feel exciting. You unbox it, power it on, and within minutes, your device is ready. That's how it should work. But not on Windows 11 PCs. Instead of getting to the desktop…...

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windowslatest.com > 03/29/2026 > microsoft-pulls-windows-11-kb5079391-update-after-it-causes-install-error-loop-on-25h2-and-24h2

Microsoft pulls Windows 11 KB5079391 update after it causes install error loop on 25H2 and 24H2

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (591+ words) Microsoft told Windows Latest it pulled Windows 11 KB5079391 after the optional update caused installation issues on some PCs, and added that it is internally investigating the root cause. This means the update may not begin rolling out again until Microsoft figures…...

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windowslatest.com > 03/28/2026 > microsoft-confirms-major-windows-11-search-improvements-after-years-of-complaints

Microsoft confirms major Windows 11 Search improvements after years of complaints

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1144+ words) The Windows team has confirmed that major improvements are already in development for Windows Search after years of complaints about slow results, irrelevant web suggestions, and poor local indexing. When Microsoft told the world that it was fixing Windows 11, little…...

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windowslatest.com > 03/28/2026 > microsoft-plans-to-build-100-native-apps-for-windows-11-as-web-apps-ruin-the-os-experience

Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11, as web apps ruin the OS experience

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (540+ words) Microsoft has confirmed it will build 100% native apps for Windows 11 and form a new team to spearhead the project. It's unclear whether all new apps will be built on a native UI framework like WinUI, but Microsoft has assured that…...

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windowslatest.com > 03/27/2026 > new-outlooks-march-2026-update-improves-folder-search-and-shared-mailboxes-as-it-catches-up-with-outlook-classic

New Outlook's March 2026 update improves folder search and shared mailboxes as it catches up with Outlook classic

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (381+ words) Outlook's March 2026 update has a small bunch of surprises for you. After slowly including heavily requested features like offline access and PST file support, Microsoft is making a few cosmetic changes. These features are in a gradual rollout phase, so…...

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windowslatest.com > 03/27/2026 > microsoft-is-putting-together-the-team-that-could-finally-fix-windows-11

Microsoft is putting together the team that could finally fix Windows 11

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (1110+ words) As things stand, an uninformed individual looking to buy a laptop would be hard-pressed to choose a Windows PC because of the negativity surrounding Microsoft and its OS on social media. Sure, the reputation wouldn't have hit rock bottom if…...