Windows 11’s smallest upgrade shows a big commitment from Microsoft

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 14, 2026 | Microsoft, Windows, Windows 11

Windows 11 has a new search box on the way, or at least a slightly larger one. The search box within the Windows 11 Start menu will be four pixels taller if a change that’s currently in preview ships to everyone. That’s four more entire pixels of height...

We explain why Cloud rebuild is one of Windows 11’s most important new features, and how it lets you recover your PC without a USB drive or complicated steps

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 14, 2026 | Microsoft, Windows, Windows 11

Microsoft has spent years building different ways for users to recover Windows. From System Restore and Reset this PC to the other tools available in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and OEM recovery solutions, Windows 11 already offers several ways to repair...

Microsoft wants to integrate your smartphone more deeply with Windows 11: Plans major UX enhancements that will make your PC and phone more seamlessly connected

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 14, 2026 | Microsoft, Windows, Windows 11

Microsoft is exploring several improvements to the Windows 11 shell and user experience that will incorporate your smartphone into more aspects of the OS. According to my sources who are familiar with these plans, the company is working to expand and improve Phone...

The Windows Central Podcast breaks down the Copilot OS leaks, the latest Microsoft layoffs, and what all of this means for the future of Windows and the company’s AI strategy

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 14, 2026 | Microsoft

The tech world is sweating, and it’s not just the summer heatwave. This week on the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel Rubino, Zac Bowden, and Jez Cordon sit down to unpack a massive wave of Microsoft layoffs. We break down Asha Sharma’s internal memo revealing a...

As physical media fades, Windows 11’s Cloud rebuild shows how tech giants should handle user choice

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 14, 2026 | Microsoft, Windows, Windows 11

With Sony planning to stop making discs for games and revoke access to movies and TV shows people paid for, physical media is more important than ever. Xbox is considering a disc-to-digital program for Project Helix, proving Microsoft weighs the importance of physical...

Microsoft’s emissions just jumped 25% because AI datacenters are exploding in size, and dropping renewable credits finally exposed how much power the company is burning to fuel its AI ambitions

by quikefix quikefix.com | Jul 14, 2026 | Microsoft

Microsoft’s latest sustainability report sparked claims that the company produced 34 million metric tons of carbon emissions in a single year. That figure was never reported by the company. What the report actually shows is a 25 percent year‑over‑year increase driven...