Windows 11 offers multiple ways to change the desktop wallpaper. In our today's post, we will review most of them. Before proceeding, keep in mind that any personalization settings and options in Windows 11 require activating it.
Category: Windows 11
Rumor: Microsoft will reportedly start working on Windows 12 in March
Windows 10 was originally supposed to be the last Windows version, but Microsoft has changed their plans. Now we have Windows 11, but it looks like Windows 12 will follow. Various sources reports that Microsoft has set to begin its development.
Windows HDR Calibration app is coming to Windows 11
Microsoft is preparing a Windows HDR Calibration app for Windows 11. It is a counterpart of the Xbox HDR Game Calibration app, which was highly requested by games to become available on PCs. Windows HDR Calibration has been already teased to Insiders in the Dev channel.
Windows 11 is getting newer emoji and MICA titlebars
With release of Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft has added a ton of new features and improvements to the OS. There are some long awaited improvements like drag-n-drop to the taskbar, Start menu folders, new Task Manager and much more. Besides such major changes, there are minor visual improvements.
Windows 11 is getting much-improved Snap Layouts
Snap Layouts is a new feature in Windows 11 for managing windows layouts on the screen. It lets you quickly snap programs using available configurations tailored to your monitor. You can see available layouts by hovering the cursor over the maximize button. Soon, Windows 11 will get another way to snap windows.
Here are the hardware requirements for running Android apps on Windows 11
This month, Microsoft launched the first public preview of Windows Subsystem for Android, effectively allowing Windows 11 users to run Android apps on their PCs. The project does not officially support the Google Play Store (there is a guide on installing the Google Play Store on Windows 11).
Windows 11 can now automatically generate Live Captions for any audio.
Among the huge number of new features, Windows 11 build 22557 brought the ability to create Live Captions, similar to how Chrome does. The new Live Captions feature supports any audio source with text, even user's dictation via the connected microphone.
Windows 11 gets an improved Settings app with new sections
One of the biggest changes in Windows 11 is a brand-new Settings app with a more modern design and improved accessibility. Microsoft has already released a couple of updates for the Settings app in Windows 11, such as the recently released section for managing subscriptions. Now a new set of improvements is coming soon to a Windows 11 PC near you.
Here are the five new touch gestures in Windows 11
Although most users prefer to interact with Windows 11 using traditional mice, trackpads, and keyboards, many computers offer touch screens as an alternative input method. Microsoft wants to make using Windows 11 on touchscreen-enabled computers easier with five new gestures.
Windows 11 Pro now requires a Microsoft Account and Internet during setup
Yesterday, Microsoft released a new Windows 11 preview build with a huge load of new features and capabilities. Windows Insiders are happy to test a new Task Manager, an improved taskbar, Start menu, and File Explorer enhancements. Sadly, the latest Windows 11 preview build also comes with a fly in the ointment. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft requires an active Internet connection and a Microsoft Account to set up every consumer-oriented Windows 11 SKU.
