This week was another reminder that Microsoft can move fast whenever you want. Xbox is undoing years of bad decisions. Windows 11 is receiving the fixes that people have been asking for since before the operating system launched.
As a Surface fan, I can’t help but look at Xbox and Windows 11 with envy.
The biggest news in Windows 11
Microsoft reduces overhead to make Windows 11 feel more responsive
WinUI is a key part of Microsoft’s initiative to fix Windows 11, and that the framework is being updated. This is how those improvements will show up on your PC.
Windows Update is finally fighting buggy drivers
Windows updates new rollback feature Rescues systems from failure and instability by allowing you to push back problem drivers.
Xbox is now officially XBOX (sort of)
Xbox went into capital letters officially after a clever social media poll, and fans are loving it.
Windows 11 Low Latency Profile feature rolling out soon
The highly anticipated Windows 11 Low Latency Profile Performance Feature It is now in the final round of testing and the launch is expected to begin in the coming weeks.
Logitech MX Master 4 update lets you feel Windows 11 through haptics
Logitech’s MX Master 4 is now supported Windows 11 native haptic effectsallowing you to feel window snapping, PowerPoint alignment, and UI buttons through the mouse.
Why the size of Windows 11 updates is increasing and what is really causing it
Windows 11 updates have skyrocketed to 5GB and beyond, and many users assume it’s AI that’s primarily contributing to the increase. This is what it is actually causing the sizes to increase.
Xbox has spent the last few months doing what fans want: reducing the price of Game Passabandoning the horrible “This is an Xbox” campaignundoing Microsoft Gaming rebranding and giving the green light Helix Project. Everything from Achievements toward Xbox capitalization is being reviewed.
Windows 11 is being revitalized through the k2 windows initiative. Microsoft has big plans for reduce the weak points of Windows 11Listen to user feedback and create an operating system worth being proud of.
You could argue that Xbox and Windows 11 are only seeing these major changes due to years of negative feedback, but hey, at least things are change. Surface, on the other hand, feels abandoned.
Surface will never surpass Windows, Xbox or Azure, but ought be the hardware that shows what Microsoft software can look like when done right.
Instead, we’re left with a lineup that looks years old, because it is.
If Windows 11 is completely revitalized, what device would you recommend to show it off? I doubt it’s a Surface.
Shopping with Sean
If Microsoft doesn’t bring you a modern Surface, someone else will. He Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen. 11) It’s the kind of machine that’s thin, light, and lasts all day. ought be doing.
The Yoga Slim 7x is thin but doesn’t creak when turned. It’s lightweight but offers enough power for most workloads when plugged in or unplugged. The laptop is so good that our Cale Hunt he doesn’t want to return it after posting your review.
If you’re shopping today, skip the Surface Laptop. The Yoga Slim 7x is the best device, the best value, and the best example of what Windows hardware can be in 2026.
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Yoga Slim 7x (Gen. 11)
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