Windows 11 August update is now live with new features. Here are the most important changes

Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday delivers a large batch of improvements across Windows 11.
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These Windows settings still aren't in the Settings app — and might never be

The Settings app handles the basics fine, but these tweaks still send you straight back to the Control Panel ...
ZDNet

Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out

Fixes a flaw that impacted the Windows reset and reinstall tools. The patch affects certain versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. To install the patch, head to Windows Update under Settings. Get more ...
ZDNet

Why Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 25H2 update on all eligible PCs

Microsoft is forcing eligible Windows 11 PCs to update to 25H2. Support ends for Windows 11 24H2 in October, so you'll need 25H2. Windows 11 25H2 is stable, so there's no reason not to update. Are you ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft testing adjustable taskbar, Start menu in Windows 11

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 ...
PC Magazine

35 Hidden Windows 11 Features Microsoft Never Told You About

Stop settling for the default Windows experience. These 35 hidden features unlock smarter workflows, better customization, and surprisingly useful tools already built into Windows 11. I've been ...
Forbes

Microsoft Confirms New Upgrade Decision For All Windows Users

December has only just started, and Microsoft is already busy with the latest set of broken Windows reports, the hangover from the end of Windows 10 and the slow uptake for its replacement. Now the ...
TechSpot

Windows is finally killing off the Control Panel

The big picture: A senior Microsoft engineer has confirmed that the company plans to phase out the Windows Control Panel in favor of the more modern Settings app in the near future. He added that File ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft confirms patching issues in restricted Windows networks

Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates. In Windows network-restricted ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program

Microsoft ended official support for Windows 10 in 2025, but the company may have a harder time than expected putting the operating system out to pasture. After promising a year of optional extended ...
BGR

5 Essential Windows 11 Settings You Should Change Immediately

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...
Forbes

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Eats 500GB Of Your Storage

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A serious Windows 11 storage bug is silently eating up to 500GB on affected PCs. Microsoft's ...