Windows 11 preview builds add Taskbar positioning, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, and major update improvements for 2026.

The Widgets feature can be annoying but it's also able to provide useful news and info. Here's how I tweak it to be less ...

Microsoft’s latest Experimental build adds movable Taskbar support, smaller Taskbar buttons, improved Search, updated widgets ...

New position for the Widgets entry-point on left-aligned taskbars We’re beginning to roll out a new position for the Widgets entry-point on left-aligned taskbars. The taskbar entry-point will move to ...

Microsoft is now testing the option to move the Taskbar to the side of your screen on Windows 11.

All it takes is a hover over the widgets taskbar icon. And then you have to move your mouse to make the screen disappear. However, you can control this behavior. If you don’t find the widgets useful, ...

Windows 11 is now three years old, and over the years there have been several major updates that have both added new features and changed the look and feel. It’s easy to miss out on all the smart ...

TL;DR: Microsoft just released a new build for Windows Insiders, and while it may not seem significant on paper, it brings two notable upgrades to the taskbar. Build 26120.1542 for the Dev Channel ...