Microsoft has acknowledged issues with the taskbar freezing or the desktop remaining blank for a long time. The cause is said ...

Microsoft’s KB5089549 update fixes Windows 11 taskbar freezes, desktop right-click issues, and Explorer reliability bugs.

You can customize the Start menu, too.

Microsoft says a known Windows 11 issue causes the taskbar to freeze immediately after you sign in and is rolling out a fix.

When Windows 11 launched in 2021, we mostly liked its refreshed look—the rounded corners and menus with just a hint of ...

Microsoft is testing Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu updates, including movable taskbar positions, cleaner Start controls, and compact layout options.

We’re updating the design of dialogs in “Accounts > Other Users” based on the modern WinUI framework with support for dark mode: Please note that the visibility of the above dialog option depends on ...

Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 update targets the boring problems that matter most, including memory leaks, startup delays, and File Explorer behavior, with a wider rollout expected through May 2026 ...

These 5 Windows 11 Features Drive Me Nuts, But I Figured Out How to Fix Them You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and ...

Microsoft is improving Windows 11 with faster File Explorer, movable taskbar support, Start menu customization, and better driver recovery.