Some Windows 11 users noticed a rather odd-looking QR code on their lock screen leading to the Copilot website. After complaints, Microsoft pulled the ad, claiming it as a "way to educated users." ...

A new "Discover widgets" feature is coming to the Windows 11 lock screen for suggested cards periodically. A toggle option is provided to control which widgets are displayed or disable them altogether ...

The primary point of contention was the unexpected nature of the promotion. The QR code appeared without any accompanying explanation or prior announcement through official release notes. This ...

Microsoft pushed a new Release Preview build for Windows Insiders. One of its hidden features is the new Lock Screen widgets, which were spotted earlier in one of the recent Windows 10 updates.

Fresh options in Windows 11 25H2 let you get fancy with the screen that appears before you log in to your PC and after you lock it. Here’s how to get the most out of widgets on the underutilized lock ...

It really matters to me the way my lock screen looks. It is the first thing I see when I wake up and the last thing I look at before putting my phone aside for the night. That alone makes it worth ...