The Surface Laptop 5 has received exclusive desktop wallpapers. They are actually a recolored version of the default Bloom wallpaper from Windows 11. The device will go on sale in a few days, but you can already download these wallpapers in high resolution. The Platinum and Graphite models have a purple tint in light and dark versions, while the Sage and Sandstone models will have green and orange tints, respectively.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
How to Enable New Moment 2 Update Features in Windows 11 22H2
In the morning, Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 22621.755 as an optional update KB5018496. It comes with various changes (listed below), including Task Manager in the taskbar menu, OneDrive subscription management in Settings, and search improvements, and bug fixes. Besides, there are hidden features that you can activate with ViveTool. With a few commands you can enable tablet-optimized taskbar, system tray that supports icon drag-n-drop, Live Search in File Explorer, etc.
Windows Subsystem for Android will soon get Android 13, File Transfers, and more
If you like to run Android apps on Windows 11 via WSA, there is a bit of good news. Microsoft prepares several major updates to the Windows Subsystem for Android. Among the improvements, there are a platform updates to Android 13, file transfer, and picture-in-picture support.
Windows Dev Box 2023 “Project Volterra” is now available to order
Microsoft has announced the start of sales of a mini PC called Windows Dev Box 2023. Formerly known as “Project Voltera”, it will help developers with creating AI powered apps for the ARM platform. The price of the device is $599.
Android 12L is finally released for Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2
Microsoft's Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 foldable smartphones are finally receiving the long-awaited Android 12L-based firmware update. The new system update comes with an updated notification shade UI, Settings app, and other system components. Everything now has Fluent Design and feels more like Windows 11.
You can now enable search on the left in Windows 11 Build 22623.870 (Beta)
You may remember that build 25217 could have the search on the left side of the taskbar, next to the widget box. That made it look like similar to Windows 10. The same option is now landed in Windows 11 Build 22623.870, which is in the Beta channel.
How to Enable Toolbar for Widgets in Windows 11
Starting in Windows 11 build 25227, Microsoft has announced a change to the Widgets flyout. It will now have a toolbar with a number of extra buttons that allows the user to refresh widgets, access maps, news and other Microsoft's popular services, and more. The button set may vary. Also, it is available to a small select group of Insiders, so not really many see this change. Here's how to activate it.
Microsoft is working on a new PC Manager app that optimizes Windows 11 and 10
The Redmond firm is developing a new app that will help you to clean up and optimize the operating system. Simply called 'PC Manager', it includes features like temp file removal, startup app and process manager, a simple "threat" scanner which includes Windows Update status and default browser checks. There is also a storage analyzer that can uninstall apps and find large files.
Windows Subsystem for Android October updates includes performance and security updates
Microsoft has released a new version of Windows Subsystem for Android for Windows 11 (2209.40000.26.0) to Windows Insiders on the Dev and Beta channels. This update improves the stability and performance of the subsystem, and fixes security issues.
How to Enable Start Menu Badges in Windows 11 Build 25227
With recently released Build 25227, Microsoft announced a new mysterious feature for Windows 11 - Start menu badges. According to Microsoft, they will remind the user to do this or that important action. There will be a small orange dot overlay icon over the user profile, and an extra item(s) in the menu.
