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.

Windows 11's File Explorer will finally hide AI actions when not needed

An upcoming change now in preview will remove AI actions from the right-click menu when disabled or when there are no AI actions that apply.
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I replaced File Explorer with a dual‑pane manager and will never look back

File Explorer lacks polish and shortcuts that I’ve come to expect from modern apps. You can middle-click to open a folder in ...
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Windows 11 finally fixes this long-annoying, half-baked File Explorer feature

File Explorer finally gets a consistent dark mode: progress bar, dialogs, and confirmations follow the system theme. Dark progress bar is rolling out with the December security patch KB5072033 ...