How to View Wi‑Fi Adapter Status and Settings on Windows 11
Learn how to open, read, and manage Wi‑Fi adapter settings in Windows 11 using Settings, Control Panel, and advanced options.
Windows 11
Windows 11 is Microsoft's modern PC operating system, built to deliver a refreshed interface, stronger productivity tools, gaming features, enhanced security, and deep integration with services like Copilot. It launched as the successor to Windows 10 and supports a wide range of desktops, laptops, and compatible hardware configurations for work, play, and everyday computing. | Release Date: October 5, 2021 | Developer: Microsoft | Platforms: x86-64 PCs, Arm64 PCs | Genre: Operating System
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Windows 11 File Explorer Preloading: What it does and how to enable or disable it
Microsoft is testing a File Explorer “preloading” feature in Windows 11 to hide launch lag by keeping its UI ready in memory.
Windows 11 Notepad gets tables and faster AI responses in latest insiders preview release
The latest Notepad preview (version 11.2510.6.0) adds table formatting and streaming output for Write, Rewrite, and Summarize.
Windows 11 build 26220.7271 brings Xbox full screen, smarter dictation, and faster recovery
Key changes in the latest Dev and Beta Insider build include a console-style Xbox experience on PC, point-in-time restore, and UI refinements.
How to change time server on Windows 11 without breaking time sync
Switch Windows 11 to a different NTP time server using Settings, Control Panel, or command line, and know when it fails.
PowerToys Advanced Paste brings hybrid on‑device and cloud AI to Windows
Microsoft’s Advanced Paste in PowerToys 0.96 turns copy‑paste into a local AI workspace that can also tap multiple cloud models when needed.
Windows 11 KB5070312 (23H2): What this preview update fixes and should you install it
The November 23H2 preview update targets File Explorer glitches, .tar extraction errors, AVD policy issues, and updates the servicing stack.
KB5071892 OOBE update for Windows 11 22H2/23H2, explained
How Microsoft’s November 2025 OOBE-only patch changes first‑run setup, enrollment reliability, and lifecycle timing for Windows 11.
KB5072753 hotpatch for Windows 11 and Server 2025 (26200.7093)
What the November 20 out-of-band hotpatch changes, which systems it targets, and how to roll it out safely.
Windows 11 update draining your laptop battery? Fix it fast
Walk through the power settings, background processes, battery reports and firmware tweaks that usually restore normal battery life after an update.
Windows 11 recovery is getting smarter with Point‑in‑Time Restore and Cloud Rebuild
New tools in Windows 11 focus on fast rollbacks, cloud reinstalls, and remote control when updates or drivers take PCs offline.
Windows 11’s new Digital Signage Mode quietly hides public BSODs after 15 seconds
Microsoft’s new recovery setting for non-interactive displays blanks error screens quickly while leaving remote diagnostics and recovery intact.