Microsoft has released Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026, which includes a number of new improvements and changes designed to make the OS more reliable and easy to use.

Windows 11 preview builds hint at a compact taskbar mode with proper resizing controls and movable functionality.

Windows 11 Insider Beta Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) for 25H2 adds a Microsoft 365 upgrade option in Settings, plus taskbar and File Explorer fixes. Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview ...

Windows 11 26H2 is shaping up as a quick enablement update, adding new Copilot experiences, File Explorer cleanups, and optional Sysmon security tools. The upcoming Windows 11 26H2 release is expected ...

Microsoft continues improving Windows 11 File Explorer with faster startup, fewer hangs, and reduced background activity.

Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 preview build in Dev/Beta channels, offering users the chance to try improved context menus in File Explorer, the new full-screen Xbox experience, and more.

The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you ...