As we approach the end of 2025, it's a good moment to look back at the many improvements Windows 11 has received throughout the year, most of which arrived through monthly cumulative updates.

A few days ago, Microsoft released an optional Windows update for users on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, and it brings a collection of features and improvements that may be worth the time spent updating.

On Windows 11, you can now switch to smaller Taskbar icons, and in this guide, I'll explain how the feature works and how to enable it. Earlier versions of the operating system offered a "Use small ...