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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 27898 (Canary) adds the adaptive taskbar buttons

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27898 to Insiders in the Canary channel, introducing several new features and improvements. The company is testing taskbar icon scaling to allow more apps to be visible without overflow, with customizable options for when icons should shrink.

Microsoft just made Hotpatching available for 64-bit Arm architecture

Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of hotpatching for 64-bit Arm (Arm64) architecture on Windows 11, version 24H2. This enables security patches to be applied without system restarts, significantly reducing downtime and making devices more secure.

Windows 10 Build 19045.6156 is out to the Release Preview channel

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Windows 11 Build 22631.5696 is now available in the Release Preview channel

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Windows 11 Build 26100.4762 (Release Preview) comes with several new features

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Malicious extensions that were installed 1.7 million times in Chrome Web Store

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Microsoft patched 137 vulnerabilities in July

This month, Microsoft closed 137 vulnerabilities as part of the periodical Patch Tuesday release. None of these vulnerabilities were under active attack at the time of disclosure. However, one zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server became publicly known before the patch was released.

Gemini can now read and analyze your messages and notes on Android

Google has empowered the Gemini AI engine with the ability to interact with third-party applications such as WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone caller/dialer. The update enables this capability even on devices where such integrations were previously restricted.

Windows 11 Has Become Most Popular PC OS, Surpassed Windows 10

In July 2025, according to data from the analytics firm StatCounter, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 in global usage share within the Windows family of operating systems. This marks a significant milestone in Microsoft’s long-term transition strategy, nearly four years after the release of Windows 11.

Patch Tuesday: July 2025 Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10

Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The Patch Tuesday updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.