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December 2, 2025

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5071142 issues: File Explorer white flash and invisible login icons

Microsoft released a non-security preview update for Windows 11 on December 1, 2025, introducing new features such as a cohesive Dark Mode in File Explorer, improved Xbox full-screen support, and upgrades to the Widget Board. However, users may experience a glitch where File Explorer flashes a white screen when opened in dark mode before fully loading.

Winsage

November 29, 2025

This free program is all I need to make my Windows desktop perfect

Microsoft removed widget support after Windows 7, leading to nostalgia for native desktop widgets. Windows 11 reintroduced widgets, but the implementation was limited and cluttered. Widget Launcher allows users to add and pin customizable widgets directly to their desktops, offering a user-friendly interface and easy installation from the Microsoft Store. It features two skins (light and dark), customizable color settings, and retains data without crashes. The app runs automatically at boot, maintaining desktop layout and settings, and has low resource consumption, rarely exceeding 100 MB of memory usage. The default widget collection includes practical options like a Notes widget, RSS feed widget, and world clock widget, with a free tier that meets most users' needs and a paid tier for additional designs.

Winsage

November 8, 2025

Windows 11 KB5070300 Updates Widget Board & Adds Numbered Badges to Dashboard Icons

Microsoft has released a new Dev and Beta Insider build for Windows 11 25H2, designated as KB5070300, which updates users to Build 26220.7070. This update includes enhancements to Smart App Control, Quick Machine Recovery, and the Widget Board Settings interface. Users can now select and reorder their default dashboards on the Widget Board, which will default to the first dashboard when live weather content is displayed. The Widget Settings can be accessed via a gear icon, allowing users to drag preferred dashboards to the top of the list. Additionally, numbered badges have been introduced on dashboard icons to indicate new alerts, and the File Explorer has been updated to include a people icon under the “activity” section, showing who has modified files.