Windows 11 23H2 Known Issues Blocking Upgrade

Microsoft’s complete list of the Windows 11 23H2 known issues. The latest release doesn’t include issues blocking the installation. You shouldn’t try to upgrade if one or multiple problems are confirmed. UPDATED 2/28/2024: On October 31, 2023, Microsoft began the gradual rollout of the Windows 11 2023 Update (version 23H2) , which represents the second feature update for the operating system that brings a slew of new features and changes and reset the support cycle for another 24 months for the Home and Pro editions and 36 months for the Enterprise and Educations editions....

January 20, 2026 · 3 min · 617 words · Lakiesha Eppinger

Windows 11 26H2 New Features, Changes, Details (Thus Far)

Windows 11 26H2 will be delivered as a small enablement package, similar to 25H2, making installation quick and low risk. The update shares the same platform as 24H2 and 25H2, with features rolling out gradually through monthly updates. Support resets to 24 months for consumers and 36 months for organizations once 26H2 is enabled. Microsoft is already testing 26H2 in the Dev Channel under the 26300 build series. Microsoft is already working on the next Windows 11 feature update, expected to be version 26H2....

January 20, 2026 · 8 min · 1604 words · Paul Wells

Windows 11 Adds New Keyboard Backlight Feature In Settings

Windows 11 is testing a new Keyboard settings page under “Bluetooth & Devices” that adds a “Keyboard backlight” control, allowing you to adjust the keyboard backlight via the Settings app instead of using physical keyboard shortcuts. Microsoft is building a new feature that will allow you to control the backlight of your keyboard on Windows 11 using the Settings app. In recent previews available through the Windows Insider Program, it’s been discovered that the software giant is working on a new “Keyboard” settings page in the “Bluetooth & devices” section....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 371 words · Charlotte Lightfoot

Windows 11 Build 22000.176 (Kb5006050) Outs In The Beta Channel

Windows 11 build 22000.176 releases in the Beta Channel as update KB5006050. The update removes the option to hide certain buttons from the Taskbar. Fixes Bluetooth problems, USB cameras, and ships with various known issues. Alongside build 22449.1000 in the Dev Channel, Microsoft is also pushing Windows 11 build 22000.176 (KB5006050) in the Beta Channel of Windows Insider Program. This is yet another small update introducing some new changes and a slew of fixes ahead of the October 5 release ....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 328 words · Barbara Murphy

Windows 11 Build 25236 Outs With Search Changes In The Dev Channel

Windows 11 build 25236 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces tips to help people use Search. The flight also has a lot of fixes and introduces an updated version of the Microsoft Store. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25236 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a small update with improvements for existing features, bug fixes, and several known issues....

January 20, 2026 · 4 min · 727 words · Marina Randle

Windows 11 Build 25951 Outs In Canary Channel

Windows 11 build 25951 arrives for testers in the Canary Channel. This flight rolls out fixes for various system components. Windows 11 build 25951 is now available for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program with some additional fixes, changes, and improvements. Build 25951 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , the SMB client now supports blocking NTLM for remote outbound connections, and the SMB server now supports controlling which SMB 2 and 3 dialects it will negotiate....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 365 words · William Mcclain

Windows 11 Gets Controller Bar Feature For Xbox Games On Pcs

Microsoft adds quick access to games with the press of a button for PC gamers. The feature is called controller bar and it works with the Xbox button. The controller bar shows recently played and installed games. Microsoft reveals a preview of the new “controller bar” as part of the Xbox Game Bar experience to quickly access recently played games and launch new games. The new controller bar opens when you connect an Xbox controller to your Windows 11 computer running the latest preview in the Dev and Beta Channels....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 245 words · Andrew Ewers

Windows 11 Gets Isolation Support To Run Win32 Apps

Windows 11 can now run legacy Win32 apps isolated from the main system. This new sandbox approach will help to improve security. The technology is now available in preview for developers to implement on their apps. Windows 11 now has isolation support for legacy Win32 applications for consumers and business users. According to the company , developers can now ship their applications using a sandbox container to isolate them from the rest of the operating system to protect the system from malware and other threats, thus improving security....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 288 words · Kathi Crawford

Windows 11 September 2024 Update (Kb5043076) Rolls Out With Fixes And Visual Changes

Windows 11 builds 22631.4169 and 22621.4169 (KB5043076) are now available for versions 23H2 and 22H2. The September 2024 update is available through the Stable Channel with fixes and some visual improvements. Microsoft is also releasing an update for Windows 11 24H2 and version 21H2. Microsoft is rolling out the September 2024 Update for Windows 11 with the release of builds 22631.4169 and 22621.4169 as the update KB5043076 for versions 23H2 and 22H2 in the Stable Channel....

January 20, 2026 · 4 min · 848 words · Paul Wiggins

Windows 11 Taskbar To Get Drag And Drop Functionality Back

Microsoft is rumored to bring back the drag and drop feature to the Windows 11 Taskbar. The feature may arrive in the next feature update of Windows 11. The Taskbar drag and drop support could first arrive for Insiders in the coming months. Microsoft is reportedly working to bring back the ability to drag and drop files into the Taskbar on Windows 11. Alongside the new features and many improvements, Windows 11 also includes a new version of the Taskbar, which may look the same to most users, but many things have changed, and some of them were not well received....

January 20, 2026 · 2 min · 263 words · Mary Silk

Windows 11: Best Features Explained

Windows 11 is the most significant update that Microsoft has done in the past decade, with tons of new features and changes around security, productivity, and design, and in this guide, we’ll highlight and explain the best ones. The newest version of Windows is rolling out now slowly to new eligible laptops and desktop computers. In the following weeks and months, the company will expand to other devices, depending on many factors like hardware age and eligibility, reliability metrics, etc....

January 20, 2026 · 15 min · 2984 words · Max Merklein

Windows Package Manager Version 0.1.41821 Releases With Changes

The Windows Package Manager (winget) is getting a new preview update that brings some improvements and bumps the version number to 0.1.41821. According to the company , the command line tool to download apps on Windows 10 now includes the ability to create and save your favorite settings. The package repository now has more than 850 packages for download, and there are a couple bug fixes. Starting with this version 0....

January 20, 2026 · 3 min · 447 words · Frances Lack

Windows Recall Hardware Requirements

Windows Recall is only available for Copilot+ PCs. Older PCs without an NPU won’t be able to run the Recall AI feature. It’s unclear when the AI feature will be officially available for compatible hardware. Windows Recall is perhaps one of the biggest new features in Windows 11 24H2 , but there appears to be some confusion about which computers will be getting the photographic memory-like feature. I’ve been getting many questions about whether the current system will support the AI feature from those who want to use it....

January 20, 2026 · 3 min · 604 words · James Luna

‘Microsoft Edge’ Is The Name For Windows 10 Next Web Browser

It’s been a while since we first heard of Microsoft’s Project Spartan, the new web browser for Windows 10, which will replace Internet Explorer. We also knew that Project Spartan was just a codename for the web browser and that at one point the company was going to reveal its real name. So, the wait is over, during the BUILD 2015 keynote, the software giant has just unveiled that the new web browser is called “Microsoft Edge” ....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 255 words · Florence Gomez

18 Features Why Upgrading To Windows 8 Is The Right Move (Editorial)

Since the release of Windows 8 back in October, 2012, I’ve been reading many articles around the web, Facebook posts, and Tweets that criticized Windows 8 and blamed the OS for low PC sales. All of this just made me think that many people aren’t really aware that Windows 8 isn’t just about a new look, there are many features and improvements that make this version of Microsoft’s operating system the biggest change since Windows 95....

January 19, 2026 · 10 min · 2032 words · Erik Davis

Build 26220.7070 (Kb5070300) For Windows 11 25H2 Improves Recovery And Widgets (Dev)

The Windows 11 build 26220.7070 (KB5070300) introduces a new Widgets board design, changes for the Quick Machine Recovery feature, and Smart App Control. This update also pushes fixes and notes known issues for various features. Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26220.7070 as the update KB5070300 for version 25H2 through the Dev and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Program. This preview rolls out visual and non-visual improvements for existing features, changes, and fixes....

January 19, 2026 · 4 min · 709 words · Mary Shupe

Build 27858 For Windows 11 Drops In The Canary Channel

Windows 11 build 27858 is now rolling out to users with devices enrolled in the Canary Channel. After several weeks of waiting, this update only adds a new option to open the Emoji panel from the Taskbar and pushes several fixes. Windows 11 build 27858 new changes These are the new improvements and fixes rolling out for Insiders with devices in the Canary Channel. Taskbar with Emoji access According to the official changes , Windows 11 build 27858 updates the Taskbar settings page with a new option to add or remove the button to access the Emoji panel from the Taskbar....

January 19, 2026 · 3 min · 453 words · Vicky Miner

Build 27891 For Windows 11 Removes Powershell (Legacy) In Canary

Windows 11 build 27891 is now available in the Canary Channel, focusing on fixes and system improvements. This update removes the deprecated PowerShell 2.0 from the operating system and addresses issues with File Explorer, Task Manager, audio, system recovery, and more. Microsoft is currently rolling out Windows 11 build 27891 in the Canary Channel, but instead of new features, the company is focusing on addressing several issues, and starting with this release, it’s removing the legacy version of PowerShell from the operating system....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 414 words · Melissa Gilmore

Classic Cars Theme For Windows 10 (Download)

Are you ready to go for a spin on this special theme? Dedicated to the classic cars’ enthusiasts, these 4K resolution wallpapers for your desktop computer backgrounds are uniquely selected to bring the shiny years of these beauties right to your place of work. The close ups make this collection extra interesting, the leather interiors, the perfection on bodywork details, paint and lighting included; all captured to bring some color and history to your busy day....

January 19, 2026 · 1 min · 152 words · Brittany Phillips

Community Showcase Natural Landscapes 3 Theme For Windows 10 (Download)

There’s no need for you to travel the world with the nicest camera on hand nor going into an intensive search on the web to find a great wallpaper that will best fit on your computer screen. The Community Showcase Natural Landscapes 3 offer a collection of 21 images of different shades of colors and cover from beaches to desert to stunning rock formations that will sure make it hard to choose just one....

January 19, 2026 · 1 min · 192 words · Frank Maki