Recently, Microsoft made a somewhat weird statement regarding default looks in some Windows 11 SKUs. During the Inspire 2021 event, the company revealed that it plans to ship commercial Windows 11 editions with dark mode and consumer SKUs with light mode by default. Microsoft said that it wants to give users' eyes "a rest" by using dark mode out-of-box.
Author: Taras Buria
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How to Open Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11
In this post, we will review all possible ways to open Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11. This tool is a single user interface that allows changing all the settings of Local Group Policy objects available in the operating system.
Windows 11 Remove Cortana for Current or All Users
Here is how you can remove Cortana in Windows 11 in case you do not like the digital assistant from Microsoft. Unlike many other stock apps in Windows 11, which you can easily remove as any other program, Microsoft does not allow uninstalling Cortana. Even though the company no longer tries to force people to use Cortana, the app remains tied to Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Edge now shows how much resources save sleeping tabs
After renaming Performance Mode to Efficiency Mode in the Edge browser, Microsoft continues improving tools that help you save resources while browsing the Internet. In the newest version of Edge, Canary Microsoft improved the Sleeping Tabs feature. It now can show you how many resources a tab saves while in the sleeping mode.
Microsoft confirms taskbar in Windows 11 no longer supports drag and drop
Windows 11 contains some quite drastic and visual changes compared to the good-old Windows 10. After installing Windows 11 preview builds, which are currently available in the Windows Insider program, you will notice right away a new centered taskbar, brand-new Start menu, and other visual refinements.
Microsoft has announced Windows 10 LTSC version 21H2, and Windows 11 LTSC
The upcoming release of Windows LTSC will be the last one based on Windows 10, and all subsequent ones will be built on Windows 11.
Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, which is due to release later this year, brings not only several interface changes. Several weeks ago, Microsoft announced new servicing policies for Windows 11. The operating system will get one major update a year with two years of support for each version. As for enterprise customers, they will be getting 36 months of mainstream support.
Windows 11 Remove Chat Button from Taskbar
This post will show you how to add or remove the Chat button from the taskbar on Windows 11. The Chat button in Windows 11 integrates Microsoft Teams directly into the taskbar. It allows you quickly chat with your friends using Teams (RIP Skype) using text messages, voice, or video calls. All that is needed is to click the Chat button and start a conversation.
How to Return to Windows 10 from Windows 11 and Roll Back it
If you are not happy with the changes, you can return to Windows 10 from Windows 11. Follow the steps in this guide to restore the previous OS version on your computer.
Microsoft Edge is finally coming to Microsoft Store
Several weeks ago, alongside the Windows 11 announcement, Microsoft revealed a brand-new Microsoft Store with a host of new policies. Updated rules in Microsoft Store now make it easier for third-party developers to publish their apps and get more money selling them. Moreover, the updated Microsoft Store allows publishing previously forbidden apps. Thanks to new rules, Google, Firefox, and other developers can distribute their browsers using Microsoft Store without violating TOS.
Rename a Drive and Change Volume Label in Windows 11
You may want to rename a drive and change volume label in Windows 11 to better differentiate your storage options in File Explorer and other apps. Every time you format a drive without specifying a name, Windows assigns the default "Local disk" name, for example, "Local disk (D:)." You can rename a volume at any time using one of several methods available in Windows 11.
