In Windows 11, the Groove Music app evolved into a new Media Player app. Microsoft is now actively working on further improving the latter. Eventually it will be an in-place replacement for the legacy Windows Media Player. The current update is a small step closer to this direction.
Category: Windows 11
How to Disable Lock Screen Background on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11
You can disable the lock screen background on sign-in screen in Windows 11 if you prefer to see a solid color with your avatar. By default, both screens share the same wallpaper which is applied to the lock screen. But you can use a number of methods to disable it.
Windows 11 Build 22598 (Dev & Beta) enables Spotlight on Desktop by default for some users
Microsoft today released a new preview build to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Windows 11 build 22598 comes with Spotlight enabled by default for a select group of users. Other notable changes are an updated sound speaker tooltip that shows if Spatial Sound is enabled or not, and the "Get started" app will start automatically to guide the user through setting essentials.
One-click default browser changing in Windows 11 is now available for all users
Microsoft has finally made the option to change the default browser available to everyone. It was directly backported from the upcoming 22H2 release of Windows 11. In the stable branch, it was first introduced with KB5011563 preview patch. Now, it is generally available.
April 2022 Patches for Windows 11 and 10 bring security fixes and a few changes
Microsoft has released April 2022 cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. Traditionally, the updates do not include new features. They are aimed at fixing bugs and eliminating vulnerabilities. Updates are already available from Windows Update.
Windows 11 build 22593 includes updated File Explorer, Input and Snap improvements
Microsoft today released a new preview build to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. It includes a number of changes to the File Explorer app. Besides, there are change to Memory integrity security feature, input and window management, and plenty of fixes.
Microsoft has removed the Internet Explorer 11 upgrade block for Windows 11
Those who use Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 users for some sites and web apps were blocked from getting Windows 11. Their browsing data could become inaccessible. With release of Edge 99, Microsoft resolved this issue and lift the upgrade block.
Windows 11 Event, April 5: The key announcements
Microsoft at the "Windows Powers the Future of Hybrid Work" event announced several new features coming to File Explorer, security, audio and video calles, and Windows 365 integration in the coming months. Here are the announcements the company made.
How to Re-Register the Start menu in Windows 11
You may need to re-register the Start menu in Windows 11, if it doesn't open, has glitches or just doesn't work as expected. The procedure is very simple; all you need to do is to run a single PowerShell command.
Internet Explorer 11 may prevent you from upgrading to Windows 11
Microsoft has updated the upgrade block list for Windows 11. Windows 10 users may not receive the upgrade offer if they use IE 11 and browsing data remain not imported to the Edge browser.
