The Redmond software maker is starting the roll-out a dedicated Themes section in the Microsoft Store for Windows 11. It includes more than 35 new additions, while featuring over 400 curated themes, most of which are already known to the public. The themes include wallpapers and dynamic accent colors, and may include a set of sounds.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 Will Allow Removing AI Actions for File Explorer
Microsoft recently announced a forthcoming update to Windows 11 that will allow you to remove the “AI Actions” section from the File Explorer right-click context menu. The change responds to user feedback pointing at interface clutter, specially from those who do not use Microsoft’s built-in artificial intelligence features.
The Agenda feature in Windows 11 will be built on WebView2
Microsoft has announced the return of the Calendar Agenda view to the Windows 11 Notification Center. This feature, which displayed upcoming events and meetings directly in the Action Center, was available in Windows 10 but omitted when Windows 11 launched in 2021. The reintroduced Agenda view will appear as part of an upcoming Windows 11 update.
Microsoft Outlines Key Windows Gaming Improvements in 2025
For decades, Windows has served as an open and flexible foundation for PC gaming. This ending year marked a notable shift in the Microsoft ecosystem, caused by establishing versatility across portable consoles and Arm-based hardware.
Microsoft has patented Surface Buds that recognize their owner by their ears
Microsoft has filed a new patent titled "IN_EAR AUTHENTICATION," outlining a biometric identification system embedded directly into Surface Buds. This aims at protecting devices from unauthorized access and at offering a modern method for user verification on Windows platforms.
Windows 11 Build 28000.1340 (Canary) is a new version 26H1 release
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 26H1) Build 28000.1340 (KB5072032) to Insiders in the Canary channel. It is slowing incorporating features from other channel.
Patch Tuesday: December Updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported Windows systems. These updates primarily address known bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available through Windows Update. Here are some details.
Disable Display Mode Change Animation in Windows 11
This tutorial explains how to turn off the display change animation on Windows 11. By default, the operating system plays a brief visual animation when the display resolution or refresh rate changes, when connecting or disconnecting an external monitor, and so on.
Windows 11 Build 26220.7344 (Dev/Beta) Introduces Model Context Protocol
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.7344 (KB5070316) to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels.
Windows 11 Has Got a Redesigned Run Dialog
Much to the surprise, Microsoft is replacing the classic Run dialog in Windows 11. The iconic window has received a major user interface overhaul with new icons and overall style of the modern Fluent Design.
