Windows 11 is testing new 2026 features and some are already live

Windows 11 just resumed feature updates and the early 2026 changes are surprisingly useful.

Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers

Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed ...

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should)

Windows 11 hides powerful built-in tools in shortcuts and settings. Discover nine underrated features that boost productivity ...

I unlocked God Mode in Windows 11 with this text string - here's what it does

First, make sure you're signed into your Windows 11 PC with an account that has administrative privileges. By default, your own account should have the necessary rights. To confirm this, go to ...

Microsoft brings Copilot to the Windows 11 setup experience

A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup ...

How to change Encoding in Excel or Word

Ever opened a file and seen strange symbols or jumbled text? This post shows how to change the character encoding in Excel or ...
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Tired of Those Irritating Windows 11 Features? Here's How to Turn Them Off

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...
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Microsoft rolls out tables in Notepad for all Windows 11 users, though I'd feel happier about this if I knew this was the final addition to my favorite little app

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