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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 28000 (Canary) Identifies Itself as version 26H1

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Microsoft Edge 142 Released

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Windows 11 Introduces Shared Audio (Preview) for Copilot+ PCs

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Windows 11 Build 26220.7051 (Dev/Beta) adds Copilot to the Taskbar

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