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.
Category: Windows 11
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.
How to Enable High Contrast Mode in Windows 11
High Contrast mode in Windows 11 is a useful part of the Ease of Access options. It allows people with low vision to conveniently read the screen. Some of the apps and websites may have design issues, such as a gray text on a dark background, which are hardly readable for people with vision disabilities. The built-in High Contrast aims to solve this issue.
Microsoft renamed Your Phone to Phone Link, added new features and support for HONOR
Microsoft has renamed the Your Phone app to Phone Link. The appropriate announcement today appeared in the official blog. The apps now comes with the updated design that matches the style of Windows 11. It is enabled for all users by default.
AdDuplex: Windows 11 market share has almost stopped growing
AdDuplex has published a new report on the market share of different versions of Windows. According to the new data, in March 2022, Windows 11 usage actually stopped growing.
How to Restart the Start menu process in Windows 11
You many need to restart the Start menu process in Windows 11 if it has some glitches or simply misbehaves. Restarting it will reload the menu in memory and should fix most of its issues.