Overview
- Microsoft told Windows Latest it is testing a redesigned Quick Settings panel in Windows 11 that aims to open almost instantly.
- Today the panel can take seconds to appear and often lags when Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth status changes, which Microsoft says it is fixing.
- Preview builds show drag‑and‑drop reordering and a new Energy page with toggles for dark mode, eye‑care brightness, contrast, and power mode.
- The company also said it will speed up File Explorer and right‑click menu loading as part of broader performance work.
- Separately, NeoWin reported the Windows 11 known‑issues list is now clear after 18 months of fixes, though problems not tracked by Microsoft’s list could still exist.