The built-in weather apps starts to see updates in Windows 11 and 10. It has got a revamped look with a dedicated section for current weather based suggestions, and ads.
Category: Software
Install a winget app with custom arguments and command line switches
Sometimes you may need to install an app with winget but with extra command line arguments, or even replace the default switches with your own ones. Winget is a built-in package manager that learns how to install an app from a manifest file. But you can override command line arguments without editing that file.
PowerToys Run will get ChatGPT integration
The PowerToys software is receiving ChatGPT support that will allow users to perform AI-powered searches within the "Run" tool. Users will be able to enter queries in the PowerToys Run text box and receive answers in the window below it.
April update for Windows Subsystem for Android adds Picture-in-picture mode
The latest version of Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), version 2303.40000.3.0, is out to users via the Windows Insider Channels. The new WSA comes with several enhancements, such reliability and security improvements. Also, it enables picture-in-picture (PIP).
Game Pass for PC is now available in 40 additional countries
As of today, Microsoft has expanded the availability of PC Game Pass into 40 more countries across the globe. This includes countries such as Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, and Serbia. In celebration of the expansion, Microsoft is providing new users in these countries with a special price on a three-month subscription to PC Game Pass.
PowerToys Run may soon allow to launch all other built-in “toys”
PowerToys allows you to launch the built-in utilities using two methods. You can open this or that tool from the main user interface, or using the recently added launcher from the system tray. Besides, there is an idea of accessing all PowerToys and their settings directly through PowerToys Run. It exists since 2020, but recently it has been revisited and finally received the "In-Progress" status.
PowerToys 0.69 include a new tool “Registry Preview”
Microsoft has recently updated its open source tools collection for Windows, PowerToys, to version 0.69. The latest release comes with some new features and options that users can take advantage of. One of the most notable features is the Registry Preview tool, which enables users to preview registry changes before committing them.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote
Microsoft has announced that they are bringing a new feature called "Microsoft 365 Copilot" to OneNote. This feature is designed to provide personalized assistance to users when creating and formatting notes by offering step-by-step guidance and suggestions based on the user's input and context.
The new Outlook app for Windows finally gets Gmail support
Microsoft has made some significant updates to the preview version of the Outlook client for Windows, which users can start using now. The new client now has support for Gmail accounts, allowing users to access their calendar and contacts stored in Google. This is a major change since the application previously only supported personal and work Microsoft accounts.
Google Nearby Share Beta Available for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Google has launched a testing version of Nearby Share for Windows that allows users to share files, links, photos, and documents between Android devices and Windows PCs using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Google had made an announcement earlier during CES 2022 about their plans to release such a software, and they have now fulfilled their promise by launching the app. It serves as an alternative to Apple's AirDrop feature that only runs on Apple devices.
