Windows 11's user interface is a marked improvement over its direct operating system predecessor in the looks department, with major shell components like the Start Menu, the taskbar, Quick Settings, ...

Microsoft quietly reduced Windows 11 lock screen widgets to just weather by default; rollout complete via mandatory KB5124008 update.

Microsoft has been offering new lock screen widgets for Windows Insiders members, and in April, it will begin rolling out the updated experience in stages to Windows 10 and 11 users. Microsoft has ...

Microsoft has released the optional KB5035941 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, introducing widgets on the lock screen, Windows Spotlight on the desktop, and 21 other fixes or changes. As ...

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 ...

The latest Windows 10 preview build contains a hidden feature ID that lets you add even more widgets to the lock screen. Now, besides the weather, it displays stocks, traffic, sports, and more.

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...