Windows 11 December 2025 Update: Top New Features UK Users Need to Know
Microsoft is rolling out the final Windows 11 update of 2025 on December 9, bringing exciting new features and improvements to UK users. Whether you're a professional in London, a student in Manchester, or a gamer in Birmingham, these updates will enhance your Windows 11 experience significantly.
In this guide, we'll explore the most important new features, explain how to access them, and help you ensure you have the right Windows 11 version for your needs.
What's New in the Windows 11 December 2025 Update?
The December 2025 Patch Tuesday update addresses long-standing design inconsistencies, introduces powerful productivity tools, and enhances gaming features. Here are the highlights you need to know about.
1. Windows Search Finally Matches Start Menu Height
Microsoft has fixed a frustrating design inconsistency. The Windows Search panel now perfectly matches the height of the redesigned Start menu, creating a more cohesive and professional appearance.
Why it matters: Visual consistency improves user experience significantly. When presenting to clients or working in professional UK environments, these polished details make a difference.
How to see it: Simply press the Windows key or click the search icon in your Taskbar. The improved, consistent height is immediately noticeable.
2. File Explorer Gets Proper Dark Mode
After years of complaints, Microsoft finally delivers a truly consistent dark mode experience in File Explorer.
What's improved:
- Dark theme for copy, move, and delete dialogs
- Progress bars now match your theme
- Confirmation dialogs properly themed
- File selection windows fully dark
Important note: Microsoft acknowledges a white flash may appear when launching File Explorer. A fix is coming in early 2026.
For UK users: If you work late nights, proper dark mode reduces eye strain dramatically. This is especially valuable for professionals working extended hours across different time zones.
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3. Settings App Gets Major Improvements
Device Info Card
The Settings Home page now features a "Device info" card showing key specifications:
- Processor type and model
- Storage capacity and usage
- Memory (RAM) amount
- Graphics card details
Click "About your device" for more comprehensive system information.
Redesigned About Page
The About page receives a visual overhaul:
- Desktop background thumbnail displayed
- Quick computer rename option
- "Device Specifications" renamed to "Device info"
- "Windows Specifications" now "Windows info"
- Direct link to Storage settings
Why it's useful: No more digging through multiple settings pages. Perfect for checking system specs before purchasing software or games.
4. Virtual Workspaces: Centralized Virtualization Management
Microsoft introduces a dedicated "Virtual Workspaces" page under Settings > Advanced, consolidating all virtualization features in one location.
Features you can manage:
- Windows Sandbox (test suspicious files safely)
- Hyper-V components (run virtual machines)
- Virtual Machine Platform
- Windows Hypervisor Platform
- Containers
Who benefits:
- UK IT professionals running virtual machines
- Developers needing isolated environments
- System administrators managing Hyper-V
- Security-conscious users testing untrusted software
Perfect for professionals: Pair Windows 11 Professional (£9.99) with these virtualization features for a complete development environment.
5. Xbox Full Screen Experience Expands
The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE), previously exclusive to ASUS ROG Ally devices, now supports additional handheld gaming devices and will eventually expand to regular PCs.
What it does:
- Transforms Windows into a console-like interface
- Optimized for controller navigation
- Saves approximately 2GB of memory by disabling unnecessary processes
- Makes gaming smoother on mid-range systems
How to enable (handheld devices):
- Go to Settings > Gaming > Full screen experience
- Enable the toggle
- Restart your device
Perfect for UK gamers: Get better performance without expensive hardware upgrades. Ideal for handheld gaming PCs and resource-conscious setups.
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6. Mobile Devices Fully Integrated
Mobile device settings are now fully integrated into the Settings app, eliminating separate windows.
Where to find it: Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices
7. Enhanced Keyboard and Text Cursor Settings
Microsoft continues modernizing settings, bringing keyboard and text cursor controls from Control Panel to Settings.
8. Widgets Board Redesign
The Widgets board receives its most significant redesign, with improved navigation and integrated settings.
9. Windows Studio Effects for External Cameras (Copilot+ PCs)
AI-powered camera enhancements now work with external USB webcams and built-in rear cameras.
10. Additional Notable Features
Windows Spotlight Improvements
- Right-click desktop for "Next background"
- "Explore background" opens Bing with details
How to Get the December 2025 Update in the UK
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings
- Click Windows Update
- Click Check for updates
- Download and install if available
- Restart when prompted
Which Windows 11 Version Do You Need?
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes! Most features work across all editions. Advanced features like Hyper-V require Professional or Enterprise.
A: Yes, if you have a genuine Windows 11 licence. All updates are free through Windows Update.
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