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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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Windows 11 is getting a new redesigned Start menu

Microsoft is preparing something special for Windows 11's Start menu. It is getting a new, larger layout that fits everything on the single scrollable page. Even the All apps are placed on the same page as pinned apps and recommends. And you can disable those annoying recommendations!

Windows 11 Build 26120.3671 is now available in the Beta channel

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26120.3671 (KB5055622), version 24H2 to Beta channel insiders. It shares some new features with today's Dev channel release, including the taskbar icon scaling, drag tray for quick file sharing via a desktop panel, some Copilot+ features, and more.

Windows 11 Build 26200.5518 (Dev) introduces taskbar icon auto-scaling

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, Build 26200.5518 (KB5054687), to Insiders in the Dev channel. This update introduces a new taskbar feature - icon auto-scaling. When the taskbar is full, Windows can now make the app icons smaller to fit more of them. Besides, it includes the new colorful battery icon, a file share panel (drag tray) at the top of the desktop, and much more.

Windows 11 can finally install updates without a reboot thanks to Hotpatch

After some period of testing, Microsoft brought its cool hotpatching technology to Windows 11 24H2. It allows you to install Windows updates without rebooting. As the Redmond firm initially promised, it remains available exclusively for enterprise versions of the OS.

PowerToys 0.90 released with a new CmdPal tool

Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.90 that features a new tool - CmdPal (stands for Command Palette). It is the new utility to launch apps, and install winget packages It features a more powerful calculator, bookmarks, and more. Consider it an evolved version of PowerToys Run.

Firefox 137 Released: New Features, Improvements, and Security Fixes

Mozilla has officially released Firefox 137, the latest version of its popular web browser. Alongside this release, updates have been rolled out for the long-term support branches: Firefox 115.22.0 and 128.9.0. Additionally, the Firefox 138 branch has entered the beta testing phase, with its stable release scheduled for April 29.

Advanced Copilot+ features are coming to AMD, Intel and Snapdragon PCs

Microsoft has announced that intelligent features in Windows 11 such as Live Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image, and Image Creator are now available on all Copilot+ PC devices powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300, Intel Core Ultra 200V, and Snapdragon X Series processors.

Windows 11 Build 22635.5160 (Beta) introduces FAQ in the Settings app

Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 version 23H2, Build 22635.5160 (KB5053654) for Insiders in the Beta channel. It officially introduces the new FAQ section in the Settings app, adds Speech Recap to Narrator, and better sharing dialog.

It is still possible to bypass Microsoft Account in Windows 11 25H2

Bypassing Microsoft Account Requirement during Windows 11 25H2 installation is easy with a just single command. Microsoft has made it mandatory for users to connect to the Internet and log in with a Microsoft account during the installation of Windows 11 version 25H2. While this approach aligns with Microsoft's push toward cloud-connected experiences, not everyone is fond of this requirement, especially privacy-conscious users who prefer local accounts. Recently, a popular workaround oobe\bypassnro.cmd to bypass this requirement stopped functioning, but a new and even simpler method has emerged.

Windows 11 Build 26120.3653 (Beta) Introduced Quick Machine Recovery (QMR)

Windows 11 Build 26120.3653 is now available to Insiders running Windows 11 (version 24H2) in the Beta channel. The update has been released via KB5053658 and comes with several new features. Quick Machine Recovery, Speech Recap in Narrator, new BSOD design, and the new Share dialog are among them.