Microsoft has increasingly pushed users towards using a Microsoft account (MSA) when setting up Windows 11, making it mandatory in most…

Microsoft is testing a faster Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) with a single scan and now allows Smart App Control (SAC) to be toggled in settings without reinstallation.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H1 (Build 28000), but it's not a feature update. It's a platform build exclusively for new ARM silicon like Snapdragon X2 and NVIDIA N1X.

Microsoft is testing "Haptic Signals" in Windows 11 to give subtle vibrations for UI interactions like window snapping, targeting haptic-enabled mice and trackpads.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H1 (Build 28000). It's a non-general release for platform-level support of new ARM chips, like the forthcoming Snapdragon X2 processor.

Microsoft is testing a hidden "Haptic signals" setting in Windows 11 to add subtle vibrations for UI actions like window snapping and object alignment on compatible hardware.

Windows 11 now supports a new API allowing password managers (like 1Password, Bitwarden) to handle passkey authentication directly, simplifying cross-platform sign-in.

Microsoft changed the KMS activation mechanism in Windows 11 (Build 26040+), removing the license transfer that KMS38 exploited, effectively breaking the activation method.

Microsoft revealed plans for an "Agentic OS," transforming Windows 11 into an AI-first platform using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to let AI agents interact with native apps.

The Windows 11 November 2025 update introduces a new Passkey Plugin API, allowing third-party managers like 1Password and Bitwarden to integrate with Windows Hello for authentication.

Microsoft closed the KMS38 loophole by removing gatherosstate.exe in Windows Build 26040, killing the offline method that granted Windows activation until 2038.

Windows Head Pavan Davuluri responded to intense backlash over the "Agentic OS" plan, acknowledging fundamental issues like UI inconsistencies and taskbar regressions.

Microsoft is exploring integrating the open-source Windows Edge Light tool into PowerToys to bring a virtual ring light feature to Windows 11 for better video calls.

Microsoft fixed a bug in Windows 11 where the Task Manager process continued to run in the background, consuming resources. The update also fixes WinRE input issues.

Windows 11 is getting new recovery tools: Point-in-Time Restore (default 24-hr snapshots) and Network-Enabled WinRE for automatic driver and internet access.

Microsoft will introduce a feature for public display systems (digital signage) to hide crash screens (BSOD) after 15 seconds, making the system appear off rather than crashed.