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Winaero Tweaker is a free app for all versions of Windows that lets you adjust (i.e. tweak) hidden secret settings that Microsoft does not let you adjust from the user interface. In addition, it allows you to add extra value to existing Windows apps and tools with advanced context menus, options, and handy commands.

It is a powerful system utility that supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 and includes hundreds of settings. It also includes many options that were earlier available exclusively in my standalone applications.

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💡 Besides Winaero Tweaker, there are a number of other useful freeware tools created by Winaero. Check them out here: Winaero apps.

Windows 11 Build 26120.5751 (Beta) is now available

Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 24H2) Build 26120.5751 (KB5064071) to the Beta channel. It improves Click to Do, Snipping Tool, File Explorer and Taskbar. Here are the changes.

Windows 11 Build 26200.5751 (Dev) improves File Explorer, Taskbar and Snipping Tool

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26200.5751 (KB5064071) to Insiders in the Dev channel. The update introduces new selection modes in Click to Do: lasso, rectangular, and Ctrl-click. The Snipping Tool (version 11.2507.14.0) now supports recording video of a specific app window. The "Open with" context menu in File Explorer has been updated to remove accent underlays beneath packaged app icons, improving visibility. Taskbar hover animations have been refined. Fixes address duplicate date/time tooltips, Start menu layout issues, incorrect icon placement, low-contrast drive indicators in dark theme, and login interface problems. Live Captions stability has improved. Known issues include installation rollback errors, Visual Studio crashes on Arm64, Recall functionality failures in the EEA, empty sections in File Explorer, Settings storage scanning delays, and Xbox controller Bluetooth GSODs. Now let's dive into details.

Enabling Dark Theme for File Operation Dialogs in Windows 11

This guide outlines the steps to activate dark theme support for file operation dialogs in Windows 11. The feature is currently available in specific Insider builds and requires manual activation.

Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) is out to Release Preview channel

Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements.

Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081) released to Release Preview channel

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100). It comes with a huge number of new features and improvements.

Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 (Release Preview) comes with fixes

Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 23H2) Build 22631.5837 (KB5064080) for Insiders in the Release Preview channel. It comes with several important fixes.

Windows 11 Build 27924 (Canary) adds Window Mode Screen Recording to Snipping Tool

Microsoft has released a new preview, Windows 11 Build 27924, to Insiders using the Canary channel. It adds "Advanced settings" for File Explorer in the Settings app, and improves the inbox Snipping tool app with a new capability. It can now record a specified window.

PowerToys 0.93 comes with a UI redesing and major improvements

Microsoft's PowerToys has reached version 0.93, delivering significant performance enhancements and new functionality. It introduces a redesigned, card-based Settings dashboard with improved navigation and clearer descriptions for a more intuitive experience. The Command Palette has been significantly optimized, reducing startup memory usage by 15%, load time by 40%, and installation size by 55% through full Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation in the Windows App SDK. Over 99 issues were resolved, including restored clipboard history, context menu shortcuts, app pinning, and enhanced run command history.

Microsoft to Integrate AI in Windows 11 Taskbar

Recent Windows 11 builds released for the Insider program have included references to a feature named "Taskbar Companion," suggesting that Microsoft integrates artificial intelligence directly into the taskbar interface. Microsoft has since removed these references from newer versions, likely to limit early exposure during development.

How to Restore Manifest V2 and uBlock Origin in Google Chrome 139

Google Chrome version 139 removes support for Manifest V2 extensions, including the popular uBlock Origin ad blocker. This guide provides detailed instructions to restore uBlock Origin functionality through specific Chrome flag configurations and shortcut modifications.