You can quickly disable all ads in Windows 11, such as advertisements in File Explorer and on the Lock Screen, suggestions in Settings and on the Desktop, and so on. What Microsoft shows is actually not third-party ads or banners like you see on websites. The Redmond firm is instead promoting its own services and apps. Some notifications may include “fun facts” or suggestions Microsoft considers useful to the end user. But users often find them annoying.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 won’t get tabs in File Explorer until version 23H2
One of the most exciting upcoming changes in Windows 11 are tabs in File Explorer. With them, the app allows working with multiple directories without opening a bunch Explorer windows. Being discovered in Build 22572 as a hidden feature, File Explorer tabs were speculated to appear in the upcoming 'Sun Valley 2' update, which is Windows 11 version 22H2.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22579 allows naming Start menu folders
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22579 is here with small but nice changes. It finally allows you to name the folders in the Start menu. Also, the Win+X menu will automatically show PowerShell if you uninstalled Terminal. The Task Manager has got UI improvements, along with window manager that now supports new animations for multi-finger gestures. Finally, there are updates to the Media Player and Your Phone apps.
Microsoft has started Bug Bash for Windows 11 to improve the OS with your input
From today until March 22, Microsoft is running a Bug Bash for Insiders on the Dev channel. Insiders are invited to submit their feedback about bugs they found in the OS. Currently, Windows 11 Bug Bash is only available to Insiders running Windows 10 Build 22572.
Microsoft will talk about the features of Windows 11 for hybrid work on April 5
Microsoft has announced a new event called "Windows Powers the Future of Hybrid Work". It will take place on April 5 and will be aimed at enterprise customers. Microsoft is expected to talk about the future of hybrid work and how Windows can be even more useful for business.
Windows 11 Build 22000.588 hits Beta and RP channels with notification improvements and fixes
Microsoft today released a new update for Insiders who run their Windows 11 in the Beta and Release Preview channels. The patch KB5011563 raises the OS version to build 22000.588. It comes with one new feature and several fixes.
How to Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11 and Windows 10
If you don't like to see extra information the search shows in Windows 11 and Windows 10, you can disable Search Highlights. It is the latest addition Microsoft made to Windows Search to help you explore more.
DirectStorage API is now available on Windows PCs
Several months ago, Microsoft announced that DirectStorage is coming to Windows devices. This technology is one of the key innovations in the Xbox Series X|S consoles. It greatly improves game performance by allowing to transfer huge amounts of data from NVMe storage to GPU memory.
Microsoft is back with ads in File Explorer on Windows 11
Many Windows 10 users may remember ads in File Explorer. Microsoft used to show them at some point of time, but eventually abandoned this idea. It looks like the Redmond software giant is again tinkering with this feature in the upcoming version of Windows 11, version 22H2.
How to Run Apps as Different User in Windows 11
Being a multi-user OS, Windows 11 allows you to run apps as a different user. It means that if you have more than one user account, you can run some app under different credentials. This can be useful when you quickly need to apply some restrictions to an app or prevent it from accessing your personal data.
