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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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Microsoft Reintroduces Mica Visual Effects in Edge Browser

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Windows 11 Build 27898 (Canary) adds the adaptive taskbar buttons

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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

Windows 10, Build 19045.6156 (KB5062649) is now available to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders running Windows 10, version 22H2. It comes with a few minor fixes and small improvements.