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Optimize your OS with the latest Windows 11 performance tweaks, security updates, and news on Microsoft’s AI-driven Copilot pivot.
… How to get Windows 11 KB5089573 The KB5089573 update is now available, but you'll need to manually install it by heading to Windows Settings Windows Update Advanced options Optional updates and select the update to install. …
… The contents of the optional non-security preview update will then be rolled into the next monthly Windows 11 security update that releases on Patch Tuesdays, which next month will be on June 9. …
… To get the features faster, make sure you have the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" toggle enabled in Windows Update. Windows 11 KB5083631: What's new? Gaming New! Xbox mode is available on Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. …
… Additionally, it doesn't provide a rollback or recovery option to stock Windows 11, so you would need to reinstall Windows. Luckily, Microsoft no longer forces users to install updates when setting up Windows 11 , putting an end to the mandatory 30-minute update process forever. …
… What the new requirements mean for users This update challenges a long-standing view. Windows 11 has often been criticized for requiring modern hardware, especially given its strict minimum requirements . …
… Windows Narrator with image description On Windows 11, the Narrator feature can already generate image descriptions using AI, but the functionality was limited to Copilot+ PCs. Now, starting with this update, the feature no longer requires a local AI model. …
… "A Windows 11 update will ship later this year that will add a setting option to let you remap the Copilot key to act as the Context menu key or Right Ctrl key." Join us on Reddit at r/WindowsCentral to share your insights and discuss our latest news, reviews, and more. …
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 is causing trouble for some users. The KB5089549 update, released on May 13, 2026, is reportedly failing to install on certain computers, while a smaller group of users reports that the patch also slows internet performance after installation. …
… Windows Update overhaul Starting on build 26300.8289, Windows 11 is introducing significant changes to the Windows Update system to give users more control over system updates. …
… EDU Windows Insiders in this channel can also upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for K-12 from Windows 11 Home at no additional cost. Experimental 26H1 Preview Build 28020.2075 Input Improved the reliability of typing when using the ADLaM keyboard. Improved performance of opening clipboard history. …
