Microsoft now says it's preparing a big update for File Explorer that would allow it to run faster, address 'white flashes,' ...

HANDS ON Even when you have dark mode enabled in Windows 11, some important dialog boxes stay white. But that could be changing, if a new, hidden beta feature becomes widely available.… A lot of users ...

Microsoft is preparing to roll out a dark-themed Properties tab, and now a senior executive has confirmed the plans.

Microsoft is ushering in an improvement for dark mode in Windows 11, as well as fixing a bug that has been hanging around for almost half a year involving distracting white flashes that was caused by ...

TL;DR: Windows 11's latest Dev Channel update enhances the dark mode experience by applying it to File Explorer's dialog boxes, improving visual consistency. Additional features include advanced ...

Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 preview builds with some useful changes, such as more dark mode improvements, Settings app tweaks, and more. Microsoft has released a now-traditional duo of ...

Microsoft has committed to various Windows 11 improvements in 2026, including fixes for File Explorer, the taskbar, dark mode ...

After years of neglect, dark mode in Windows 11 is finally getting useful upgrades and changes, with Microsoft seeming to take it more seriously. I still remember writing an article about scheduling ...

If you are a fan of Windows dark mode because of its low-light that reduces eye strain, you'll be excited by the fact that Microsoft is testing an expanded dark mode experience that sees it added to ...

Windows 11 Release Preview KB5083631 adds Xbox mode, makes File Explorer snappier, improves input, and haptic feedback.

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Monday's Windows 11 update (KB5070311) contains an unnerving bug. When users open File Explorer in dark mode, it briefly shows a full-screen white flash before the icons and folders appear. This can ...