Microsoft has released a new experimental version of PowerToys. Not much has changed in this release. It just includes everything from the stable version 0.35 + Conference Muting Tool.
Category: Windows 10
Microsoft makes Timeline an offline feature, disables sync between devices
There was a time when Microsoft tried to spice up Windows 10 with some fresh and somewhat unorthodox new features, such as the My people bar or Windows Timeline. Unfortunately, none of those stuck to the wall; and, eventually, Microsoft decided to pull the plug. After deprecating the My people bar, the company is about to cripple Timeline, removing its online capabilities and sync between devices.
Windows Terminal Preview 1.8 and Stable 1.7 Released
Today, the team behind the Windows Terminal app issued two new releases. The one is in the Stable channel, which is version 1.7, and the Preview release is version 1.8. Here what is new in these updates.
Windows 10 Build 21359 includes a new power option and Timeline changes
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21359 to the Dev channel. Insiders will notice a new power option in the Start menu that will allow you to restart the running apps after rebooting and enable the corresponding option in Settings with one click. Also, there are changes to the Timeline feature that prevent it from adding new activity, so it literally stops working.
Remove Sharing tab from Folder Properties in Windows 10
You can remove the Sharing tab from Folder Properties in Windows 10. That tab is accessible when you right-click on a folder or drive, and click on the Properties entry in the menu. It allows you to make a folder or drive available over the local network to other users, and specify permissions for user accounts whether they have read or read and write access to the folder.
Enable to Disable Open News and Interests on Hover in Windows 10
You can enable or disable News and Interests open on hover in Windows 10. Windows 10 includes a new News and Interests widget on the taskbar. You can make it open when you hover over its taskbar icon with your mouse pointer. By default the flyout only appears when you click on the weather icon.
Cumulative updates for Windows 10, April 13, 2021
Today's Patch Tuesday brought a number of cumulative updates to Windows 10 version 20H2 and older. Here's what's new in the released patches.
Enable or Disable Wake on LAN in Windows 10 (WOL)
Here's how to enable or disable Wake on LAN in Windows 10 (WOL)
Wake-on-LAN (WOL) is a cool feature that allows you to wake your PC from sleep or shutdown over the local network or the Internet. It works like a remote power button. If your hardware supports WOL, you can turn on your computer remotely.
How to find the Windows Accessories folder in the Start menu
Where to find the missing Windows Accessories, Windows System, and Windows Administrative Tools folders in the Start menu.
Windows 10 has many different built-in apps. To make these apps more accessible and easier to find, Microsoft has arranged them under several thematic folders in the Start menu. Every consumer-based Windows 10 version comes with these folders: Windows Accessories, Windows System, Windows Administrative Tools, and Windows PowerShell.
You can now resize the Start menu independently from Windows Search
Windows has a ton of new visual changes coming soon in the next update. Some of these modifications are tiny and come without much fanfare or completely unannounced. A small change to how Windows handles the Start menu and Windows Search UIs is one of these improvements. Now, users can resize the Start menu independently from Windows Search.
