Small tweaks that completely transform your Windows lock screen.

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TL;DR: Windows 11 and 10 users could soon have more customization options for lock screen widgets, moving away from the current all-or-nothing approach. Microsoft plans to allow users to pick and ...

This update addresses an issue that affects some single-function printers. They might install as a scanner. New! The coming weeks will bring a richer weather experience to your lock screen. This ...

Microsoft users can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Windows 11’s lock screen password madness comes to an end.

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 has fixed a known issue that was causing the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options after installing Windows 11 updates released since August 2025.