Microsoft is adding a handy VPN indicator to the Windows 11 taskbar

There have been complaints recently about Microsoft using the Start menu to promote its own OneDrive service as well as suggesting websites, but another upcoming addition to Windows 11 is likely be rather better received. Hidden among the numerous new features of Windows 11 build 25247, is an update to the network connectivity icon that appears in the notification area of the taskbar. It provides at-a-glance information about whether your VPN is active. See also: Microsoft acknowledges Kerberos authentication issues caused by November updates Microsoft lifts printer-related safeguard hold blocking some Windows 11 upgrades Microsoft releases emergency patches to fix… [Continue Reading]