Microsoft fixes blurry news and interests widget on Windows 10

You can say farewell to the blurry news and interests widget in your taskbar on Windows 10.

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What you need to know

New optional updates are available for Windows 10. The latest updates are builds 19041.1081, 19042.1081, and 19043.1081, and they include a long list of improvements and fixes. The most notable change for many will be that the updates fix the bug that causes the news and interests widget to appear blurry. The updates also address a bug that caused worse performance for gaming for some people.

The news and interests widget is a new feature for Windows 10 that lets you see information in the taskbar. It also expands to show you content based on your interests. Unfortunately, when it shipped, it had a bug that causes blurriness. Microsoft addressed that issue in these updates.

Here are the highlights from the updates, asoutlined by Microsoft:

These are optional updates, so you have to seek them out. Here’s how to grab them:

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.