Forget the taskbar — 5 hidden gems that finally convinced me to love Windows 11

I've been using Windows 11 since before it was released, and these are the 5 hidden features I wish everyone understood.
XDA Developers on MSN

I tried out ExplorerPatcher, the best way to make Windows 11 feel like Windows 10

ExplorerPatcher is a free app to customize Windows 11 like Windows 10, offering many customization options. The app is ...
All Tech Nerd

Windows 11 February 2026 Update Brings Focused Improvements to Continuity, Security, and Everyday Usability

After a shaky start to the year marked by problematic updates and user frustration, Microsoft is preparing a more measured ...

18 essential Windows 11 tweaks that make a huge difference

Change these 18 Windows 11 settings to boost privacy, cut distractions, and improve performance—step-by-step paths for each ...

Microsoft is testing a second Windows 11 taskbar for power users

A secondary taskbar called the Command Palette Dock would provide quick access to PowerToys features and tools.
ZDNet

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

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You Can Still Get Free Security Updates For Your Windows 10 PC

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...