Key TakeawaysThe "Unknown Hard Error" in Windows 11 can happen when important system processes like explorer.exe and sihost.exe crash, causing problems like a black screen or missing taskbar. It ...

Microsoft is refining the Start menu in Windows 11, but you can get faster search, deeper customization, and better workflows ...

Microsoft has released the new Start menu on Windows 11 alongside the list of policies that allow various customization ...

Windows 11 is getting a new customizable Start menu, and I've gone hands-on to see just how configurable it is.

At its annual Build developer conference, Microsoft put Windows front and center. At its annual Build developer conference, Microsoft put Windows front and center. is a senior correspondent and author ...

After ignoring and even undermining the platform for years, Microsoft is racing to improve Windows 11 this year. The most significant changes are coming through the Windows Insider Program first, ...

Microsoft has finally brought back the resizable taskbar and Start menu to Windows 11 in the latest preview version rolling out to Insiders in the Experimental channel. Starting with Windows 11 ...

Generated with Google’s Nano Banana 2. Microsoft is testing Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu updates, including movable taskbar positions, cleaner Start controls, and compact layout options.

Windows 11 Insiders can choose a smaller taskbar as well. Windows 11 Insiders can choose a smaller taskbar as well. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, ...

Looking ahead: Microsoft has signaled that much of 2026 will be devoted to improving Windows 11's performance and reliability. While the company has already unveiled updates to the taskbar, Windows ...

Microsoft is reportedly rebuilding the Windows 11 Start menu to address long-standing user complaints. According to Windows Central, the update will allow users to manually choose between small and ...