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Microsoft is finally addressing one of the most popular taskbar-related complaints from Windows 11 users. Here is how to enable taskbar labels and ungrouping in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.

The latest Windows 11 build from the Dev Channel contains much-needed improvements for File Explorer's tabs. It is now significantly easier to move and drag out tabs between different windows.

Last week, Microsoft announced a redesigned widget picker for Windows 11 in the Canary and Dev channels. The new iOS-like experience is rolling out gradually; here is how to enable it.

Newly discovered feature IDs in Windows 11 preview builds allow enabling virtual desktop switching animations and a new indicator that can show a desktop name. Here is how to turn them on.

The latest Windows 11 Dev build contains a new settings section for search, and it has a hidden option that lets you open Windows Search (Bing) by hovering over the search button on the taskbar.

Microsoft understands that not all users like the recently introduced Microsoft Account notifications in the Start menu, so future Windows 11 updates may allow disabling them in Settings.

Microsoft is working on adding a bit more order to the somewhat chaotic Windows Widgets space. The latest Canary build lets you try a much better-organized layout, so here is how to enable it.

Microsoft is getting closer to making Windows 11's taskbar more like the one found in Windows 10. The latest Canary build has a hidden feature that lets you move Widgets to the right.

Microsoft is working on adding a bit of motion and subtle animations when you interact with the taskbar in Windows 11. Here is how you can enable those animations in the latest Canary build.

ViVeTool 0.3.3 is now available for download from GitHub. The latest release adds several notable changes, such as ARM64 support, fixes for the /fullreset command, and other improvements.

The latest Windows 11 preview build from the Dev Channel contains a new hidden feature that lets you enable a dedicated key sequence (shortcut) for screen recording using Snipping Tool.

The latest Windows 11 preview build from the Dev Channel contains a questionable yet hidden option responsible for showing even more recommended content in the system's Start menu.

The latest Windows 11 preview build contains a few changes for Snap Assist, a feature that makes it easier to arrange apps on your screen. Here is how to enable the updated version to test it.

Windows 11 build 25300 from the Dev Channel contains an interesting feature that allows ending a process from a jump list on the taskbar. You can enable it using the Vivetool app and a hidden ID.

Windows 11 build 25295 has a hidden feature that lets you personalize Suggested Actions. You can enable or disable suggestions when highlighting phone numbers, date and time, and addresses.

The latest Windows 11 Dev build contains several neat hidden features. One of those allows you to control RGB lights in your peripherals without installing third-party apps. Here is how to enable it.

The latest Windows 11 build from the Dev channel brings one important change: you can finally drag a tab to create a new File Explorer window. However, the implementation is a little rough.

In addition to the upgraded volume mixer, Windows 11 build 25281 brings a redesigned activation UI with more modern layouts, buttons, and support for dark and light modes. Here is how to enable it.

Windows 11 preview builds have a hidden desktop stickers feature. As it turned out, Microsoft recently upgraded it with a new capability. You can unleash your creativity and draw your own stickers.

Windows 11 build 25252 has a new search box on the taskbar with one controversial quirk called search highlights. Here is how to disable those Windows 10-like search highlights in Windows 11.

As it turned out, the latest Windows 11 Dev build contains a hidden option that lets you search the web using the new Suggested Actions feature in browsers other than Edge. Here is how to enable that.

The Microsoft experiment with a new option that lets you move the search button on the taskbar from the center to the left seems to be taking shape and is now in a usable state in Beta.

Windows 11 build 25227 (Dev Channel) introduced Start menu badges—small dots that may appear next to your profile name when certain things need your attention. Here is how to enable them for testing.