Windows 11 is now publicly available to download from Windows Update and clean installation using the Media Creation Tool. Alongside the operating system, Microsoft launched the new Microsoft Store. The latter is a big event for the Software giant, as the Microsoft Store now offers much-improved developer-friendly policies. Devs can use their proprietary payment systems and CDNs, publish unpackaged apps, third-party browsers, and even stores.
Author: Taras Buria
Taras is here to cover stories about Microsoft and everything around, although sometimes he prefers Apple.
Firefox is getting Colorway themes – preinstalled colorful presets
Not so long ago, Mozilla introduced a fully redesigned UI for the Firefox browser, called Proton UI. After shipping Proton UI to the public, Mozilla Foundation continues working on the visual aspect of its browser. In Firefox 95, which is currently available in the Nightly channel, users can select several new colorful themes.
The list of known issues in the stable version of Windows 11
If you want to upgrade your Windows 10-based computer to Windows 11, there are few things you need to know. Begin with checking whether your PC supports Windows 11 (refer to the minimum hardware requirements and PC Health Check tool), then review the list of removed and deprecated features in Windows 11 and prepare Windows 11-compatible drivers (GPU, chipset, network). Finally, once you are ready to pull the trigger, check out the list of known bugs in Windows 11 Microsoft has just published.
The official ISO and Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 are now available
Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft announced in June 2021, is finally available in the stable channel. Still, that does not mean you can download Windows 11 from Windows Update right now. Microsoft takes a slow approach and does not rush the new system to all users right away. That means it might take a couple of months before Windows 11 hits your system (assuming it meets minimum hardware requirements). If you do not want to wait for Microsoft to decide when your computer is ready to run Windows 11, use the official ISO files and the Media Creation Tool, which are now available on the Windows 11 website.
How to Enable Airplane Mode in Windows 11
This article will show you how to enable or disable Airplane Mode in Windows 11 in case your airline mandates using it during take-offs and landing. Also, using Airplane Mode can help you save as much battery as possible when you do not need an active Internet or other wireless connection.
Xbox will let you find games with specific accessibility features
Microsoft is always working on new ways to help people with disabilities enjoy modern technologies. During the recent Surface event, the Software giant revealed Surface Adaptive Kit to make laptops, tablets, and other traditional devices more accessible. Now, a bunch of improvements is coming soon to Xbox consoles.
Files 2.0 is a must-have file manager app for Windows 11
A much-improved File Explorer is one of the most notable changes in Windows 11, which is coming on October 5, 2021. The new version of File Explorer in Windows 11 offers a fancier UI, but overall remains the same good-old app we have been using since the release of Windows 8 in 2012. Those tired of waiting for Microsoft to deliver a proper modern file manager can finally download a third-party app called "Files," which promises to fix most of the annoyances in Windows 11's File Explorer.
Edge is getting a much-improved Apps settings page for PWAs
Unlike Edge Legacy, which Microsoft buried earlier this year, Edge Chromium works much better with progressive web apps (PWA). The browser can automatically detect when a website has a PWA, and allows installing it with a single click. Users can even turn regular websites into apps to pin them to the taskbar for quick access.
Microsoft announced Office 2021 prices and new features
A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft announced Office 2021, the next version of the standalone Office apps suite that does not require users to pay monthly or yearly for a recurring subscription. Office 2021 will come out on October 5, 2021, alongside the public release of Windows 11. Today, Microsoft revealed pricing and new features in Office 2021.
A survey reveals almost half of professional PCs are not ready for Windows 11
Microsoft will ship Windows 11 to the public on October 5, 2021. Eligible devices with compatible motherboards and CPUs will get the operating system via Windows Update, while incompatible devices will stay with Windows 10 (or move to Windows 11 using clean installation). A survey from Lansweeper reveals that quite a large chunk of professional computers and workstations are not ready to upgrade to Windows 11. In fact, more than 55% of surveyed PCs will not get Windows 11 via Windows Update.
