Microsoft today released a new out-of-band patch for Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004. The same KB5004760 update is now available for all three release, since they share the same code base. The update resolves issues with opening PDF files.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Fix New File Explorer is Missing in Windows 11
If you installed the latest OS and the new File Explorer is Missing in Windows 11, here is a quick workaround. There is a great chance that you don't see the new appearance of the File Explorer due to just one setting.
How to Move Taskbar in Windows 11 (Change Taskbar Location)
You can move Taskbar in Windows 11 and change its location. While Windows 11 doesn't yet include such a setting, this can be done with a Registry tweak.
Winaero Tweaker 1.20 is out with Windows 11 support and tons of new features
I am excited to roll-out a new Winaero Tweaker. It hits a major milestone in the app's lifecycle, as being the first release which is able to detect Windows 10 version 21H1, and the newest Windows 11. Also, there are several bugfixes and performance improvements.
Microsoft Office gets a new design and native support for ARM64
Microsoft announced a new version of the Office suite with native support for the ARM64 architecture, which will significantly improve performance on devices running Windows on ARM. Office for ARM64 is currently in beta and is available to members of the Office Insider program.
Firefox will change how it stores downloaded files
Starting with Firefox 91, the browser will change the way it handles downloads. It will save the files you have chosen to open in the user's Downloads folder. Currently, these files are downloaded to a temporary folder and deleted after the browsing session is closed.
Microsoft Releases PowerToys 0.41.2 with the new Awake tool
Following the release of the first public Windows 11 build, Microsoft is now rolling out a new PowerTools version. Build 0.41.2 is notable for including a new tool, Awake, that prevents your PC from going into sleep mode without disabling it.
Windows 11 Build 22000.51 is now available to Dev Channel Insiders
Microsoft today released the first preview build of Windows 11, build, 22000.51, to participants of the Windows Insider program in the Dev Channel. The company notes that it will continue to improve the OS in the coming months, so now you can try many, but not yet all of the new features that were announced last week. In particular, the "Chat" app based on Microsoft Teams and the ability to run Android applications are not yet available.
How to Enable Windows 11 Dev Channel on Unsupported Device
You can enable Windows 11 Dev Channel on unsupported devices, bypass the limitation and receive the builds. The first preview build of Windows 11 will be available to insiders on the Dev channel, so this is a great chance to personally evaluate the new operating system and test it on your device.
Windows 11 Build 22000.51 screenshots give a closer look on new features
Microsoft employee Anduin Xue posted several screenshots of Windows 11 build 22000.51 on his Twitter. The images show the updated Explorer, new context menus, the Widgets panel, the updated Settings apps, and much more.