HOW 185: Windows 11's new Features 4/2026 - Inside Windows 11's Latest Tweaks

About this episode

This episode discusses the subtle yet useful features being rolled out in Windows 11, focusing on reliability and usability.

Windows 11 is quietly rolling out subtle but genuinely useful features this year, favoring reliability and long-term usability over flashy gimmicks. Find out which updates are actually making a difference for power users and everyday fans alike. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord . Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

People in this episode

Host: Paul Thurrott

Topics covered

• Windows 11
• features
• technology
• updates
• usability

Keywords

• Windows 11
• features
• updates
• technology
• usability

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