Windows 11's new modern Run box proves that Microsoft still cares about the platform
… It's also faster, which is no small feat for WinUI interfaces, meaning it now appears quicker than before, every time you initiate the Run box. …
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Windows K2 pushes Windows 11 in the right direction, Xbox Mode turns PCs into consoles, OG Xbox mods return, and Windows Phone fans bring the platform back to life
… But if you miss the interface, METROV could be worth a look. …
A new Xbox dashboard UI with less ads could be on the way as Microsoft aims to create a "consistent" experience
… While showing this slide off during his keynote presentation, Microsoft's VP of Xbox gaming devices & ecosystem Jason Ronald noted the interfaces have small differences "because we think about things like screen size, or things like input modalities." Still, it's the goal of Ronald and the Xbox tea… …
Xbox PC players are finally getting the same achievements experience as console
… If Xbox truly wants to streamline the integration of console and PC, a uniform platform identity is a massive step in the right direction. …
Achievements are getting a massive update, and Xbox says it’s only the beginning
… Here are a few Achievements updates rolling out today, more coming soon.” 💬How much do Achievements matter to you? …
The 13 biggest Windows 11 changes from early May — and why they matter for 2026
… Finally, the software giant is also updating the Power menu in the Start menu always to restart or shut down independently of updates. Furthermore, the company is updating the labels it uses for updates to make it clear which updates you're installing on your computer. …
What are the biggest Xbox "problems" on CEO Asha Sharma's to-do list? Exclusives, Xbox Helix, Game Pass, and more
… The console-like tiled interface doesn't do enough to leverage mouse navigation or desktop use, where platforms like Steam, for example, make finding new games and content very easy with mouse-over glanceable information, superior community tools and curation, and perhaps more crucially, solid perf… …
Inside Windows K2: Microsoft's major plan to save Windows 11 and win back users before it's too late
… The goal is to fix up Windows 11 and reposition the platform as something people are proud to use, and maintain that consistently. It's a positive movement that Windows desperately needs, and is helping to position the platform as a viable competitor well into the future. …
Is Microsoft wasting its time trying to fix Windows 11? Maybe it's time for Windows 12
… Subsequent updates eventually made it easier to switch between Metro apps and modern apps, along with many other quality-of-life improvements. By Windows 8.1 Update 3, the Windows 8 platform was in a great place. …
I looked at Microsoft’s plan for native Windows 11 apps and the performance leap could reshape the OS
… WinUI is the native user interface UI framework for Windows apps. …