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Microsoft finally adds a Windows 11 lock screen feature that should have been there since day one

Windows 11 is lacking in customization options for the Start menu and taskbar, a feature from prior versions. Microsoft added a new battery icon on the lock screen in a recent beta version of Windows ...
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Windows 11 is set to gain big lock screen improvements this year — here's what to expect, and when

Microsoft is working on several key upgrades for the lock screen on Windows 11, many of which will debut over the summer. It's been a long time since Microsoft touched the lock screen with any ...
Neowin

Windows 11 lock screen is finally getting a long-requested indicator

If you have a Windows 11 tablet or laptop, you will soon receive a much-needed redesign for one of the system indicators. Several months ago, Microsoft started testing a redesigned battery indicator ...
Neowin

Windows 11 gets customizable lock screen, widgets improvements, and more in build 27982

Windows 11 Canary build 27982 is now rolling out to Windows Insiders, offering them additional Lock Screen customization, Widgets improvements, and more. Microsoft has released a new Canary build for ...
TweakTown

Windows 11 users could finally get the lock screen options they should've had all along

TL;DR: Windows 11 and 10 users could soon have more customization options for lock screen widgets, moving away from the current all-or-nothing approach. Microsoft plans to allow users to pick and ...
Consumer Reports

How to Get Rid of the Ads and Other Shortcomings in Windows 11

While researching a recent Consumer Reports article, I had to create a brand-new Windows 11 user account on my gaming PC. Hoo boy. Within seconds, I had ads on the lock screen, random app ...