Using a preview version of Windows 11 (or any operating system, for that matter) may get you to experience annoying or funny bugs. Some users have noticed that latest Dev builds of Windows 11 attempt to charge laptop batteries well beyond 100%. GlitchyDragon65 posted a screenshot on Reddit, revealing his battery indicator with a 115% charge level. Another user reported the same issue with a 104% charge level.
Category: Windows 11
KB5008295 is here to resolve all issues with apps in Windows 11
On November 4, 2021, Microsoft released a preview update for Windows Insiders to fix the broken Snipping Tool in Windows 11. We expected Microsoft to include the patch in the cumulative updates, due to release on November 9, 2021. That appeared not to be true. Microsoft decided not to wait, and now ships an out-of-band update to all Windows 11 users earlier.
How to Change Power Mode in Windows 11
This article will show you how to change power mode in Windows 11. It is a feature Microsoft introduced in 2017 in the days of Windows 10. The operating system received a slider to adjust performance to energy efficiency ratio. It allows users to find a perfect balance in various working scenarios.
Microsoft Authenticator has finally received modern icon and new features
Microsoft started rolling out an updated version of the Authenticator app, bringing users an updated Fluent Design icon, plus a bunch of new enterprise-related features.
Windows 11 now shows Snap Groups in Alt + Tab and Taskbar previews
One of the great improvements in Windows 11 is window management. When you move some app to a screen edge, the OS offers you up to 6 layouts to arrange other windows. Now, Windows 11 Dev builds reflect those layouts in Alt + Tab and in the Taskbar preview thumbnails.
You can now connect USB devices in WSL
It is now possible to connect USB devices in WSL and work with them directly. Thanks to Microsoft's contributions to open-source usbipd-win project, you can do a variety of tasks which weren't available in WSL, like flashing an Arduino or accessing a smartcard reader.
Windows Subsystem for Android is now available to Dev Channel Insiders in the U.S.
Here is a bit of good news for Windows Insiders living in the U.S. Microsoft has made the WSA feature available for you, so you can enjoy the Amazon Store and Android apps on your Windows 11 desktop.
Microsoft released a small update to fix broken Snipping Tool
Microsoft recently published an update on the Windows 11 Health Dashboard website, notifying users about issues with some stock apps. According to Microsoft, an expired certificate caused various parts of the operating system and apps to stop working. For example, when opening Snipping Tool, users receive a Windows 8-like notification with the "This app can't open" message.
Microsoft is rolling out Citations for Edge in Preview mode
Some time ago, Microsoft introduced the Citations feature for the Microsoft Edge browser. Being part of Collections, it helps students and academics format data when doing research and writing research papers.
Windows 11 File Explorer has got grouping by Total Size
The latest Insider Preview of Windows 11 is full of small surprises which were not announced. Besides the updated style of legacy context menus, it also includes a new file grouping criteria in File Explorer.