Windows is getting better because Microsoft stopped reinventing the wheel and copied the best tools from enthusiasts

Windows Search will stop searching your embarrassing typos on Bing

Windows 11 cải tiến tính năng Search nhằm khớp chính xác hơn các lỗi chính tả với ứng dụng đã cài đặt, giảm thiểu tình trạng vô tình tìm kiếm trên Bing. Bản build thử nghiệm đã xử lý các đầu vào như "tskm" thay cho "Task Manager". Microsoft cũng đang phát triển tùy chọn tìm kiếm chỉ trên thiết bị, loại trừ kết quả web và Microsoft Store.

Lập trình viên nên đọc bài này để hiểu cách cải tiến cơ sở hạ tầng tìm kiếm của Windows 11, giúp phát triển ứng dụng của mình tối ưu hóa hơn với các trường hợp nhập liệu sai chính tả và tích hợp hiệu quả hơn với hệ thống tìm kiếm nội bộ.

I'm ditching Docker Desktop — just not for every workflow

Một nhà phát triển Windows chia sẻ quyết định ngừng dùng Docker Desktop và đánh giá tính năng WSL Containers (wslc) mới của Microsoft từ Build 2026. WSL Containers phù hợp thay thế cho các workflow đơn giản (như chạy PostgreSQL), nhưng anh ấy vẫn giữ Docker Desktop cho các stack phức tạp yêu cầu mạng liên-container. Tính năng này chưa ra mắt công chúng nên chưa được thử nghiệm thực tế.

Là người phát triển cần tìm hiểu cách tối ưu hóa môi trường chạy ứng dụng từ các công nghệ mới như WSL Containers để giảm thiểu phụ thuộc vào Docker Desktop, đặc biệt khi công nghệ này có thể thay thế hiệu quả cho các trường hợp đơn giản mà vẫn giữ lại sự linh hoạt cho các dự án phức tạp.

Microsoft just fixed one of Windows 11's most frustrating little quirks

Microsoft is rolling out updates to Windows 11 that make Widgets less intrusive. The key change: Widgets will no longer pop open automatically when hovering over the taskbar button. Additionally, taskbar badge colors will be adjusted to match the user's Windows accent color. The update arrives first as an optional update, then becomes mandatory with the July 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout. Other improvements in the same wave include indefinite update pausing, screen-tint options, and improved Bluetooth reliability.

Microsoft quietly expands its Surface lineup with lower-cost 8GB Snapdragon X Plus models

Microsoft has quietly added 8GB RAM configurations to its new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 lineup, powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus chip. These entry-level models start at $849 and $949 respectively, undercutting the existing 16GB base models priced at $1,500 and $1,600. Notably, the 8GB variants do not qualify as Copilot+ PCs and are positioned as additional options for basic productivity, browsing, and entertainment — not replacements for higher-RAM configurations. The author notes the audience for 8GB Windows 11 devices is likely limited, as Windows tends to be more memory-hungry than macOS, and draws a comparison to Apple's criticized 8GB MacBook Neo.

Microsoft quietly extends free Windows 10 ESU support to October 2027

Microsoft has silently extended its free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers by one additional year, now covering enrolled devices through October 12, 2027. The change was not formally announced but appeared in updated documentation and a blog post editor's note. Consumers can enroll for free by backing up Windows settings to a Microsoft account, redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Reward points, paying $30, or — if in the European Economic Area — simply logging in with a Microsoft account. One ESU license covers up to 10 devices on the same account, and already-enrolled users are automatically covered through the new date. The program is limited to personal devices and excludes domain-joined or MDM-managed systems.

I stopped opening Event Viewer after finding this buried Windows tool that actually makes sense

Windows Reliability Monitor is a built-in diagnostic tool that has existed since Vista but remains largely unknown. Unlike Event Viewer, it presents system stability data as a visual timeline with a 1–10 stability index, categorizing application failures, Windows failures, warnings, and informational events in plain language. It covers the past 28 days and includes a consolidated problem report list. The tool is buried under Control Panel > System and Security > Security and Maintenance > Maintenance, but can be found via the Start menu search. While it excels at identifying when and what went wrong, it does not provide repair guidance, making it best used as a first diagnostic step alongside tools like WhoCrashed.

You don't need extra cleanup apps; Windows already has the tools most people need

Windows 11 has built-in tools like Storage Sense, Temporary Files cleanup, and Cleanup Recommendations that make third-party cleanup apps like CCleaner unnecessary for most users. The real storage hogs are large game installs, duplicate media, and forgotten downloads — not registry entries or cache files that cleanup apps typically target. For those who still want a dedicated tool, Microsoft PC Manager is recommended over third-party options.