By Mayank Parmar
Publication Date: 2026-05-17 00:29:00
Microsoft says Windows has personalization and customization in its DNA, and it plans to roll out new features over the coming months that will give you greater control over Windows 11, including the taskbar and Start menu. We’re already seeing personalization options like a movable and smaller taskbar, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
Windows used to be Microsoft’s star product, but that changed in recent years, and the operating system has been on the back burner. It had gotten so bad that Windows started to look like a platform for Microsoft’s AI efforts, as the company added Copilot almost everywhere, including Notepad.
All of that led to the “Microslop” campaign on social media, and Microsoft eventually changed course. In March 2026, Microsoft publicly committed to improving Windows 11’s quality, and Satya Nadella later said the company wants to “win back” Windows fans by focusing on the fundamentals.
Now, Windows boss Pavan…
