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Windows 11 build 28020.1362 reshapes handheld gaming and Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft’s latest Canary build expands Xbox Full screen experience, deepens on-device AI features, and cleans up core Windows 11 UX.

Dec 16, 2025 10 min read

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Windows 11 build 28000.1340 reaches Canary with 24H2/25H2 features and key fixes

Microsoft’s latest Canary Channel build turns on more October preview features, pauses Administrator Protection, and addresses Storage Spaces failures.

Dec 10, 2025 6 min read

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Windows 11 KB5072033 (Dec 2025) update: What it changes and how to install it

KB5072033 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 delivers December’s security fixes, File Explorer dark dialogs, gaming tweaks, and new settings.

Dec 10, 2025 8 min read

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Windows 11 build 26220.7344 brings MCP, smarter app updates, and MIDI overhaul to Dev and Beta

Microsoft’s latest 25H2 Insider build adds native Model Context Protocol support, a unified app update hub, and a modern MIDI stack.

Dec 6, 2025 6 min read

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Windows 11 KB5070311 (26200.7309 / 26100.7309) explained

An optional preview update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 that expands dark mode, tweaks the shell, and quietly fixes several bugs.

Dec 3, 2025 10 min read

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How to Turn Smart App Control Off in Windows 11 Safely

Learn how to disable Smart App Control in Windows 11, what it changes, and how to get it back if needed.

Nov 28, 2025 6 min read

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Windows 11 Network and Sharing Center Not Opening Fix

Repair system components, restart key services, and restore access to Network and Sharing Center on Windows 11.

Nov 28, 2025 8 min read

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Xbox full screen experience now surfaces cloud save sync status on PC

Microsoft’s console-style UI on Windows 11 now shows when Xbox Cloud Gaming saves were last synced before you launch a game.

Nov 27, 2025 3 min read

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How to stop screen flickering on Windows 11

Display driver problems and misbehaving apps are behind most Windows 11 flicker issues; here’s how to isolate and fix them.

Nov 26, 2025 9 min read

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How to Sync Google Photos with the Windows 11 Photos app via Google Drive

Configure Google Drive and the Photos app so your Google Photos library appears alongside local images on a Windows 11 PC.

Nov 25, 2025 7 min read

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PowerToys’ upcoming Monitor Utility will let you change Brightness, Contrast, Color temp, and more

The planned Power Monitor module targets brightness, contrast, color temperature, and audio settings for multiple external displays inside Windows.

Nov 25, 2025 4 min read

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Xbox full screen experience rolls out to Windows 11 handhelds and PC Insiders

Microsoft’s console-style Xbox interface now ships on Windows 11 handhelds and enters preview on laptops, desktops, and tablets.

Nov 25, 2025 4 min read