Microsoft has quietly tightened Windows 11’s security model, and the latest change is already raising eyebrows.
Microsoft tightens an aspect of Windows 11's security in Settings — but there's a trade-off in terms of convenience.
There’s also a small but welcome personalization update. Windows 11 now supports .webp images as desktop backgrounds. You can set it via Settings > Personalization > Desktop Background. It’s a minor ...
Windows 11 KB5074105 adds a UAC prompt for Storage settings, but Settings can’t clean Windows Update files anymore.
Windows 11 hides some Temporary files cleanup options in Storage settings, including Windows Update files, after the KB5074105 update.
There is a new security feature in Windows 11 to protect system files, which was quietly rolled out in the latest update.
Uncover hidden dark patterns in Windows 11 and see which settings to change in 2026 to reduce ads, limit tracking, protect privacy, and improve overall system performance.
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