Microsoft rounds off 2025 with one final Windows 11 feature update — here's what's new and fixed

The Windows 11 December 2025 Security Update is now rolling out, and alongside it comes a number of new features and changes to round off the year.

Microsoft fixes Windows Explorer white flashes in dark mode

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 ...

Windows 11 update gives those using their PC in a dimly lit room just what they need – jarring flashes of white when opening folders

The latter two are rarer actions, granted. But you'll still get white flashes with every folder or tab opening, or when going to, or leaving, the Home or Gallery in File Explorer, which may be ...
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Windows 11 KB5072033 issues: Microsoft confirms a bug affecting WSL and more

Windows 11 KB5072033 update is causing issues with WSL when it's used with a VPN, and the white flashes in File Explorer are ...
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Windows File Explorer Not Responding? Here's How To Fix It

File Explorer is an essential Windows OS component that allows users to manage files and folders on their computers. However, sometimes, it might not respond as expected, causing frustration. This is ...
TechSpot

Windows 11's File Explorer will soon unzip files faster

In brief: If you frequently deal with zipped files, File Explorer should soon perform notably better during extraction. Developers have optimized the feature in the latest Windows 11 Preview Build. It ...
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Microsoft Is Testing A File Explorer Trick To Speed Up Load Times In Windows 11

The latest Windows Insider build for Windows 11 features numerous performance fixes and additions, especially for File Explorer. One of the fixes, pictured below, is a reorganized right-click context ...