Category: Windows 11

This tutorial explains how to turn off the display change animation on Windows 11. By default, the operating system plays a brief visual animation when the display resolution or refresh rate changes, when connecting or disconnecting an external monitor, and so on.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.7344 (KB5070316) to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels.

Much to the surprise, Microsoft is replacing the classic Run dialog in Windows 11. The iconic window has received a major user interface overhaul with new icons and overall style of the modern Fluent Design.

Microsoft has confirmed an issue in Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 that can cause crashes in key operating system interface elements, including the Start menu, File Explorer, and the taskbar. The issue is known to primarily affect corporate computers and should not affect home users.

For who always wanted, this tutorial explains how to disable the  Recommended in Start Menu and hide it with a simple Registry tweak. From the very first days of its existence, this new section drawn a lot of criticism due to the lack of customization options. Microsoft didn't include a single setting to hide the list of so-called "recommended" shortcuts, recent files, and even promoted apps, forcing the default layout on the user. Here's an easy way to change the things.

In this tutorial I will show you how to customize drive icons you see in This PC folder of File Explorer on Windows 11. This nice option exists in many Windows versions, but none of them allow changing drive icons with ease. It exists as a hidden option in the Registry.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 users may no longer see the password authentication button on the login screen. The issue only occurs if multiple login methods are configured on the computer, such as a PIN, fingerprint scanner, and password.

Microsoft has released optional cumulative update  KB5070311 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 (builds 26100.7309 and 26200.7309), which brings with it fixes for known bugs and various improvements.

Microsoft is developing a new feature in Windows 11 that aims to simplify how users manage application updates. A new "App updates" page made its appearance in the Setting app on latest Windows 11 preview build. There, you can manage updates for certain Store apps that can receive new versions via Windows Update.

The recently released Windows 11 Build 26220.7271 (Dev and Beta Insider channels) includes a new Xbox Full Screen Experience that can be enabled on any device. Previously, this special Windows mode was exclusively available to portable gaming consoles, but now Microsoft expanded its access to regular PCs, laptops, and tablets.