Disabling the Chat and Widgets icons in Windows 11 actually saves system resources
There has been a lot of debate about the usefulness of the stock apps in Windows 11, specifically the Widgets and Chat apps. The latter has been criticized as an unwanted variant […]
Windows 11 is on 16% of all PCs according to AdDuplex
Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system market share grew to over 16% in January 2022, according to AdDuplex. The company monitors "around 60,000" Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs and publishes frequent reports […]
Microsoft explains why Windows PCs are not updated to the most recent version
Not all Windows PCs have the latest updates installed. Microsoft decided to analyze why Windows 10 or 11 devices are lagging behind in updates and published the conclusion of its findings on […]
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22543 brings Natural voices for the Narrator, volume level indicator to the flyout
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22543 is now available in the Dev Channel. Microsoft has been steadily improving the accessibility features in Windows 11. Build 22538 brought some new options for Voice […]
Windows 11 will be offered to all eligible PCs ahead of schedule
Microsoft changed the rollout status of its Windows 11 operating system to broad deployment on January 26, 2022; the new status means that Windows 11 will be offered to all eligible devices […]
Microsoft to roll out Android apps preview for Windows 11 next month along with Taskbar improvements, new Media Player and Notepad apps
Windows 11 is set to bring some improvements to the user experience such as the Taskbar, a new Media Player and a Notepad app next month. The company is also set to […]
KB5008353 Update for Windows 11 fixes File Explorer lag and SSD performance issues
Microsoft is rolling out the KB5008353 Update for Windows 11. This is a preview update that addresses several problems that were reported by users. In December 2021, many users reported poor SSD […]
Microsoft does not want you to set 25 Windows Update policies anymore
Microsoft's Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems have different sets of policies that administrators may configure. Some policies should not be set anymore according to Microsoft because "they have become irrelevant […]
Windows 11 has a new Task Manager with a fluent design, here's how you can try it in the Insider Program
Yesterday, Microsoft released Build 22538 for testers in the Dev Channel, which brought a couple of minor changes to the UI. But it included something else which the announcement did not mention, […]
Google launches Android Games for Windows PCs in limited beta
Shortly after Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will run Android apps natively, Google revealed its own plans to bring Google Play Games for Windows. The platform has now been soft-launched in 3 […]
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22538 brings some improvements to Voice Access and the UI experience
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22538 is now available in the Dev Channel. This release focuses on improvements to Voice Access, Voice Typing, a couple of changes to the interface and fixes […]
Third-party Windows 11 Widgets are coming
When Microsoft revealed the Widgets feature of its upcoming Windows 11 operating system, it hinted at the possibility that third-party widgets could become a thing in the future. Widgets, for those who […]
Windows 11 gets a new Volume Slider, Brightness slider in the latest Insider Preview Build
The Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22533 is now available for testers who have opted into the Developer Channel. This release introduces a couple of new features, the first of which replaces […]
Windows 11 Build 22526 released to the Insider Preview Dev Channel
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22526 to the Developer Channel. Let's see what the first Insider Preview of 2022 brings. The announcement article mentions that the company is testing a windowed […]
Photos app update for Windows 11 rolls out with a new interface and editing options
The Photos app in Windows 10 and 11 is not exactly a fan-favorite. Many users prefer the good old Photo Viewer, for its speed, simplicity and overall usefulness. That could change, because […]
Here's how to install the new Media Player in the Windows 11 stable channel
Microsoft began rolling out a new Media Player for Windows 11 in November last year. But it was limited to users in the Insider Preview Program. When we tried installing the app […]
MSEdgeRedirect tool to redirect Microsoft Edge links has been updated
MSEdgeRedirect 0.6.0.0 is an open source tool to redirect Microsoft Edge specific links on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices to other browsers. Microsoft decided to lock certain web links in its […]
The first major Windows 11 Update may be released in Summer 2022
When Microsoft released Windows 11 in late 2021, it revealed plans to release one feature update per year for the operating system and increase the support lifecycle of each version. Previously, the […]
Restore drag and drop to the Taskbar in Windows 11 with this open-source program
One feature that users found useful in Windows was the ability to drag and drop files onto the taskbar, to open them in the pinned program. For instance, you could drag a […]
Install and manage Android apps in Windows 11 easily with WSA Pacman
Microsoft surprised its audience when it announced that Windows 11 will support Android apps. Finally, users could access their mobile apps and games without a third-party emulator. After the initial oohs and […]
Microsoft confirms new Windows 11 issue: some Apps may render Colors Incorrectly
Microsoft confirmed another known Windows 11 issue in December 2021 that affects the rendering of colors in certain applications on systems that run the operating system. Windows 11 was released in October […]
Latest Intel Graphics driver includes stability improvements
Intel released a new graphics driver for Microsoft's Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems that include important stability improvements among other improvements. The driver may be installed automatically on some systems […]
6 Years after release, Microsoft is still working on migrating the Windows Control Panel
When Microsoft released Windows 10 in 2015, it launched the operating system with a new Settings application, which it designed as a modern replacement for the Control Panel. The company moved some […]
Command Prompt in Windows 11 to be replaced by Windows Terminal as the default experience
Windows Terminal was unveiled in 2019, and after a year in preview phase, it was released as an open source tool in 2020. Microsoft has announced that the Command Prompt in Windows […]
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22523 changes some Control Panel options
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22523 is now available for users in the Developer Channel. It makes some changes to some options in the Control Panel, Alt + Tab and Task View. […]
Here are the Top Feature Requests of Windows 11 users
Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system has been out for less than two months. The operating system is running on millions of devices, and it is clear that some of the users who […]
Google Play Games is coming to Windows 10 and 11
Windows 11 can run Android apps and games, and we showed you how to install them by side-loading the WSA and APKs. But, as it turns out, Google has something different planned […]
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22518 brings Spotlight wallpapers for desktop, Voice Access commands
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22518 is now available for participants in the Developer Channel. It brings a couple of new features, and fixes quite a few issues. What's new in Windows […]
Notepad update brings Dark Mode, multi-level undo and some interface changes for Windows 11 Insiders
Notepad has been updated for users in the Developer Channel of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Program. It brings a couple of much requested features including support for Dark Mode and multi-level […]
Windows 11 is reportedly slowing down some SSDs
It has been two months since Windows 11 was released to users, but the operating system has had its fair share of bad publicity, especially when it comes to the performance. And […]
Run Windows 11 Fixer to make a few usability adjustments quickly
Windows 11 Fixer is an open source program for Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system that users may run to make several usability adjustments quickly. Microsoft launched Windows 11 this year with quite […]
Customize the Windows 11 taskbar, transform it into a dock with RoundedTB
There have been a handful of updates since Windows 11 was released, but Microsoft hasn't offered more ways to customize the centered Taskbar. You can, of course, align the taskbar icons to […]
Microsoft is reintroducing options to set a default web browser on Windows 11
A recently released build to the Windows 11 Dev channel includes a much requested feature that Microsoft removed from the launch version of Windows 11: the ability to set a default web […]
Windows 11 Build 22509.1000 rolls out to the Insider Preview Developer Channel with improvements to the Start Menu
Windows 11 Build 22509.1100 is now available for participants in the Insider Preview Program's Developer Channel. It improves the Start Menu What's new in Windows 11 Build 22509.1100 Start Menu When Windows […]
Paint app update for Windows 11 Insiders brings new dialog boxes for Edit Colors, Resize and Skew
Microsoft is rolling out a Paint app update for Windows 11 Insiders in the Developer Channel. It brings some changes to the core functionality of the built-in drawing tool. In case you […]
Windows 11 Enterprise Virtual Machine images downloads
Windows 11 Enterprise virtual machine images are now available. You can download the images for several popular virtualization applications directly from Microsoft's Developer website. Note that the virtual images include more than […]
Windows Update KB5007262 Preview for Windows 11 brings a ton of fixes and Fluent 2D Emoji style
Microsoft is rolling out Windows Update KB5007262 for Windows 11 users. This is a preview update for the stable version of the operating system, you don't need to be in the Insider […]
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22504 released to the Developer Channel
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22504 is now available for participants in the Developer Channel. This version contains a ton of fixes, with a few minor changes to the overall experience. Notable […]
New Media Player for Windows 11 released for Insiders on the Dev Channel
Microsoft has released a new Media Player for Windows 11. The app is currently exclusive to the Windows Insider Program, more specifically, to the Dev Channel Builds. Despite its name, the app […]
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021: here are the major changes
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 is now available. windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021 The new Long Term Servicing Channel version of Windows 10 is not available as a retail version. The new release "builds on Windows […]
