Microsoft released a new firmware update for its ARM-based Surface Pro tablets. January 2021 update for Surface Pro X (first-gen), Surface Pro X with SQ2 processors, and Surface Pro X (Wi-Fi, the latest model) brings improved Windows 11 support and various enhancements.
Author: Taras Buria
Taras is here to cover stories about Microsoft and everything around, although sometimes he prefers Apple.
How to Enable Windowed Alt+Tab Experience in Windows 11
Here is how you can enable the windowed Alt+Tab experience in Windows 11. On January 6, Microsoft released Windows 11 build 22526 with several fixes and minor feature improvements. One of the changes is a slightly redesigned Alt + Tab experience. The operating system no longer blurs the entire background when you press Alt + Tab to switch between apps or tabs in Microsoft Edge. The UI now resembles the one Microsoft uses in Windows 10.
Windows 11 will soon work much better with AirPods
Microsoft is working on improving the audio quality during calls in Windows 11 when you use Apple's AirPods headphones. In the latest preview build of Windows 11 Microsoft released yesterday, the company has made various under-the-hood improvements and added support for wideband speech.
Edge 97 is out, here are the changes
As planned, Microsoft released Edge 97 in the stable channel. Due to the holiday season, Microsoft paused feature updates for the Edge browser for almost two months, and now developers return to the regular schedule (four weeks release cadence).
Photos app for Windows 11 gets improved editing tools
Microsoft kicked in 2022 by releasing a bunch of updates for stock Windows 11 apps. Recently the new Media Player received new personalization settings, and now a new version of the Photos app brings improved editing tools.
Google brings Nearby Share to Windows PCs
In its official blog, Google posted a bunch of CES 2022 announcements focused on improving communications between Android, Chromebook, and Windows devices. Following the recent announcements of Play Games coming soon to Windows 10 and 11, Google revealed its plans to introduce Nearby Share for Windows PCs.
The redesigned Notepad for Windows 11 is now available in the Beta channel
In October 2021, Microsoft announced a major redesign and feature update for one of the oldest applications in Windows, Notepad. After a few months of testing in the Dev channel, Microsoft is bringing the new Notepad to more Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. The company announced the updates in its official Windows Insider Twitter account.
WinverUWP: unofficial modern version of Winver for Windows 11 and 10
A fancy new user interface and lots of modern touches are one of the reasons people upgrade from Windows 10 to 11. Still, the latest operating system from Microsoft is good old Windows with tons of inconsistencies and questionable UI bits. While Microsoft is working on the first feature update for Windows 11 to address primary concerns, third-party developers and enthusiasts offer their modern versions of old and outdated parts of Windows. Last year, someone made a UWP version of Winver—a legacy UI that shows you the current Windows version and its build number.
Chrome 97 is out, here are the changes
The holiday season caused a slight delay in the now-regular four week period between stable releases of Chromium and Microsoft Edge. Two months after the Chrome 96 release, Chrome 97 is now available in the stable channel.
Yet again, Microsoft says Android 11 for Surface Duo is coming soon
Microsoft intended to launch Android 11 for the original Surface Duo somewhere in Summer 2021. Naturally, those plans never materialized, just as the promise to ship Android 11 before the end of 2021. Shortly after a report claiming Android 11 for Surface Duo waits for Google and AT&T to certify the update, Microsoft came up with yet another promise to deliver the new Android version soon™.
