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Winaero Tweaker

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 Subsystem for Android receives Android 12.1 and new features

Microsoft today released a major update for Windows Subsystem for Android to Insiders in the Dev channel. WSA version 2204.40000.15.0 for Windows 11 brings with it Android 12.1, improved integration of the subsystem with Windows, and the updated look of its settings.

Windows 11 God Mode

Here's how to open God Mode in Windows 11, create a shortcut for it, or add it to the context menu. Also in this post, we will review what is the God mode folder and which else such folders exist in Windows 11.

Microsoft is working on a new “Designer” app for Windows 11

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Windows 11 Build 22000.706 adds Windows Spotlight to Desktop in Release Preview

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Windows 11 build 25120 adds a Search box widget to the Desktop

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Windows 11 is now designated for broad deployment

Starting today, every user can download the latest and the last version of Windows 10 via Windows Update. Microsoft just marked Windows 11 ready for broad deployment.

New Outlook app is now available to Office Insiders in the Beta channel

Microsoft has released a new version of Outlook desktop app. The new Outlook for Windows is now available to Office Insiders on the Beta channel. This is an update to Outlook which is part the Office suite. It doesn't replace the preinstalled mail app in Windows 11. However, it is part of 'Project Monarch' that brings the unified Outlook experience across the Windows ecosystem.

Microsoft Teams is now available in the Microsoft Store

The Microsoft Teams app is now available in the Microsoft Store. Users can install the client software on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft has actually announced its intention to bring the app to the Store in the 365 roadmap about a month ago.