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Microsoft wants Windows 11’s right-click menu to work the way it should, by giving users more control
Winsage
August 2, 2026

Microsoft wants Windows 11’s right-click menu to work the way it should, by giving users more control

Microsoft is redesigning the context menu in Windows 11 to address complaints about its sluggishness and clutter. The new design will feature a more compact layout that enhances loading speed and offers full customization options. Users will be able to prioritize frequently used actions, hide seldom-used entries, and rearrange items in the menu. This initiative is part of the broader Windows K2 project aimed at improving the operating system's performance and user experience. The redesigned context menu is currently functional in internal testing, but no timeline for its public rollout has been announced.
Windows 11's Low Latency Profile Is Available Now. Here's How to Use it
Winsage
June 13, 2026

Windows 11’s Low Latency Profile Is Available Now. Here’s How to Use it

Microsoft has rolled out its Low Latency Profile to all Windows 11 users, optimizing CPU performance for quicker frequency ramp-up when using Windows features. This update enhances responsiveness, particularly in tasks like opening the Start menu and other native elements. To access the feature, users need to download the June 2026 Patch KB5094126 for specific OS builds and reboot their systems. The update also includes improvements such as better Shared Audio capabilities, multi-app camera support, and refinements to Windows Search.
Changing This One Windows Setting Can Make File Explorer Run Much Better
Winsage
April 23, 2026

Changing This One Windows Setting Can Make File Explorer Run Much Better

Windows 11's File Explorer has been criticized for sluggish performance, with users experiencing unresponsive commands and crashes. Windows 10 still retains over 30% of the desktop Windows market share despite being out of support. Disabling the "Automatic Folder Type Discovery" feature can enhance File Explorer's speed. This feature scans folders and assigns view types based on contents, which can slow down access, especially in folders with many files. To disable it, users must back up the Registry and navigate to a specific path in the Registry Editor to create a new string value named "FolderType" with the value "NotSpecified." After making this change, users will notice improved loading speed, but folders will display a generic view instead of one tailored to specific file types.
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 File Explorer a speed boost, dark mode fix, and reducing explorer.exe crashes
Winsage
April 19, 2026

Microsoft is giving Windows 11 File Explorer a speed boost, dark mode fix, and reducing explorer.exe crashes

Microsoft is updating Windows 11 by improving File Explorer, focusing on performance and user experience. The latest release, Windows 11 Build 26200.8313, shows File Explorer loading faster and eliminating white flashes in dark mode. This build is currently for Windows Insiders, with public availability expected in April 2026 and further updates in May 2026. The update enhances speed, manages themes better, and adds support for new archive formats like cpio, uu, xar, and nupkg. Reliability improvements have reduced crashes related to explorer.exe, and new features include a preview option for internet-downloaded files, a redesigned search bar, and immediate reflection of folder view preferences.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5066835 issues. Localhost, File Explorer preview, install errors
Winsage
October 18, 2025

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5066835 issues. Localhost, File Explorer preview, install errors

Microsoft has acknowledged that the Windows 11 update KB5066835 is causing significant disruptions, particularly affecting localhost (127.0.0.1) HTTP/2 connections, preventing locally hosted applications from connecting to the network. Installation of the October 2025 Patch Tuesday update may fail due to error codes including 0x800f0922, 0x800f0983, 0x800f081f, 0x80071a2d, and 0x800f0991. A bug is obstructing File Explorer's document previews in the Preview pane, citing security concerns. Compatibility issues have arisen with certain Logitech peripherals, rendering them non-functional, and users are reporting unresponsive mouse and keyboard inputs in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Despite being a mandatory security update, KB5066835 has introduced features like repositioning on-screen volume indicators and enhancing File Explorer's context menu loading speed, but these enhancements have disrupted critical functionalities. Microsoft is rolling out an emergency patch to resolve localhost-related problems, which may take over 48 hours to appear. A workaround for localhost issues involves modifying the Windows Registry to disable HTTP/2. File Explorer's preview issue can be addressed by unblocking files using PowerShell or modifying the registry. Logitech's specialized features have stopped working for some users, and keyboard and mouse inputs are unresponsive in WinRE after the update. Users can disable WinRE and replace the WinRE image as a potential fix, but this is recommended only for IT administrators.
Why does Helldivers 2 have such a bloated install size on PC? Old hard drives, says dev
AppWizard
October 4, 2025

Why does Helldivers 2 have such a bloated install size on PC? Old hard drives, says dev

Helldivers 2 has an installation size of approximately 150GB, primarily due to the presence of duplicate files, which include weapon models and environmental textures. This redundancy has led to excessive storage consumption on PC, while the PS5 and Xbox versions are about one-third the size. The decision to include multiple file copies was made to address slow loading times on traditional hard drives, as the mechanical HDD's seek time creates performance bottlenecks. The developers are exploring alternatives to reduce file size, such as removing duplicates or offering 4K textures as optional downloads, but upgrading to SSDs is not a feasible solution for many players due to rising costs.
A new Google Home app, redesigned for Gemini
AppWizard
October 1, 2025

A new Google Home app, redesigned for Gemini

Google has revamped the Google Home app to enhance speed, reliability, and completeness, aligning it with the capabilities of the Gemini assistant. The app now loads over 70% faster on select Android devices, with app crashes reduced by nearly 80%. Improvements in battery consumption and memory usage have also been made. Camera features have seen a 30% increase in live view loading speed and a 40% reduction in playback failures, with frame rates for historical footage exceeding six times previous performance. The app has received over 100 feature and performance enhancements in the past year. Additionally, the app now fully integrates Nest functionalities, supporting all Nest Thermostat models since 2015, smoke and carbon monoxide alerts from Nest Protect, and passcode management for the Nest x Yale Lock, while improving the control of earlier generations of Nest cameras and doorbells.
How we loaded a petabyte into PostgreSQL before New Year — and what happened next
Tech Optimizer
August 26, 2025

How we loaded a petabyte into PostgreSQL before New Year — and what happened next

A team decided to test PostgreSQL's capabilities with a one-petabyte database, setting a challenge for December 10, with a report due by January 20. They initially sought cloud storage but found no provider could meet their requirement for a single chunk of storage, leading them to rent physical servers. They used Shardman, a distributed database engine, to manage the database across seven servers. They employed the YCSB benchmark for performance testing and faced various challenges, including data loading issues and hardware problems. By January 15, they reached 863 terabytes of data generation, falling short of their petabyte goal, and documented their findings for future reference.
8 Registry Tweaks that will Make File Explorer Faster and Easier to Use on Windows 11
Winsage
August 14, 2025

8 Registry Tweaks that will Make File Explorer Faster and Easier to Use on Windows 11

Windows 11's File Explorer can be customized through various Registry tweaks to improve user experience. 1. To hide the "Ask Copilot" option: - Navigate to HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionShell Extensions. - Create a new key named "Blocked." - Add a string value named {CB3B0003-8088-4EDE-8769-8B354AB2FF8C}. - Restart the computer. 2. To remove the "Edit with Clipchamp" option: - Follow the same steps as above, using the string value {8BCF599D-B158-450F-B4C2-430932F2AF2F}. 3. To remove the "Edit with Paint" option: - Use the string value {2430F218-B743-4FD6-97BF-5C76541B4AE9}. 4. To remove the "Edit with Notepad" option: - Use the string value {CA6CC9F1-867A-481E-951E-A28C5E4F01EA}. 5. To remove multiple options at once, execute the following command in Command Prompt (admin): - reg add "HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionShell ExtensionsBlocked" /v "{CB3B0003-8088-4EDE-8769-8B354AB2FF8C}" /t REGSZ /d "" /f & reg add "HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionShell ExtensionsBlocked" /v "{8BCF599D-B158-450F-B4C2-430932F2AF2F}" /t REGSZ /d "" /f & reg add "HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionShell ExtensionsBlocked" /v "{2430F218-B743-4FD6-97BF-5C76541B4AE9}" /t REGSZ /d "" /f & reg add "HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionShell ExtensionsBlocked" /v "{CA6CC9F1-867A-481E-951E-A28C5E4F01EA}" /t REGSZ /d "" /f. 6. To hide the Gallery page: - Navigate to HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareClassesCLSID. - Create a new key named {e88865ea-0e1c-4e20-9aa6-edcd0212c87c}. - Add a DWORD (32-bit) value named System.IsPinnedToNamespaceTree and set it to 0. - Restart the computer. 7. To remove the OneDrive page: - Navigate to HKEYCLASSESROOTCLSID. - Create a new key named {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}. - Add a DWORD (32-bit) value named System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree and set it to 0. - Restart the computer. 8. To revert to the classic context menu: - Navigate to HKEYCURRENTUSERSOFTWARECLASSESCLSID. - Create a new key named {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}. - Create a new key named InprocServer32. - Set the (Default) value to blank. 9. To enhance folder browsing speed: - Navigate to HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftwareClassesLocal SettingsSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsShellBagsAllFoldersShell. - Create a new string value named FolderType and set it to NotSpecified. - Restart the computer. These adjustments allow users to customize their File Explorer experience, improving functionality and efficiency.
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