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Microsoft plans to stop enshittification of Windows - Project K2 should fix everything
Microsoft plans to stop enshittification of Windows - Project K2 should fix everything
Microsoft's Windows 11 is taking a new direction with Project K2, which aims to improve performance and user experience. The initiative seeks to restore user trust and resolve critical issues, such as aggressive product promotion. 28 Apr 2026
Installing a fresh Windows 11 is now up to half an hour faster
Installing a fresh Windows 11 is now up to half an hour faster
The update to Windows 11 released in April 2026 changes the way Windows is installed on a computer for the first time. User can now skip the previously mandatory updates during the installation phase. 17 Apr 2026
Microsoft started removing Copilot from Windows apps - but not the AI
Microsoft started removing Copilot from Windows apps - but not the AI
Microsoft has started removing the Copilot AI branding from Windows applications. The AI functionalities will still remain in the applications. 11 Apr 2026
Microsoft starts forcing Windows 11 updates
Microsoft starts forcing Windows 11 updates
Microsoft has started force-updating computers to a newer Windows 11 version if an old Windows 11 24H2 version is in use. 06 Apr 2026
Windows 11 to get a major overhaul -  Back to native apps
Windows 11 to get a major overhaul - Back to native apps
Microsoft has decided to undertake a major revamp of Windows 11. A new team will begin renewing Windows' core applications, which are intended to be rebuilt from scratch, specifically as native applications. 04 Apr 2026
Microsoft backs down: Copilot presence in Windows will be reduced
Microsoft backs down: Copilot presence in Windows will be reduced
Microsoft announces significant changes in Windows 11, where Copilot's role is reduced. The aim is to improve the operating system's performance and user experience, responding to user feedback. 21 Mar 2026 - 1 comment
Signal fights Windows Recall with a DRM trick
Signal fights Windows Recall with a DRM trick
Signal blacks out its app when trying to screenshot it in Windows. The move is a counter-measure against Windows 11's so-called Recall feature that automatically screenshots Windows desktop every few seconds. 22 May 2025
Windows 11: Check if TPM is enabled on your computer
Windows 11: Check if TPM is enabled on your computer
In this short guide we will look at how you can check the status of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on your PC ahead of the coming launch of Windows 11. 02 Sep 2021
Windows 11 will be available on October 5th
Windows 11 will be available on October 5th
Microsoft officially confirmed the rollout date of Windows 11 operating system. 31 Aug 2021 - 1 comment
Windows 11 unveiled: UI completely redesigned, free for Windows 10 users
Windows 11 unveiled: UI completely redesigned, free for Windows 10 users
Windows 11 is a free update to existing Windows 10 users. Design goes through a major overhaul and many other things have changes, too. 24 Jun 2021 - 11 comments
     

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