Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview 25300 to the Dev channel. With this update, Live Captions are available in more languages. It also includes different treatments for snap layouts, and several more improvements and changes. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 25300 improves window snapping, brings Live Captions to more users"
Category: Windows 11
Widgets in Windows 11 stable no longer require a Microsoft Account
Windows 11 stable finally allows using Widgets with a local account. So if you aren't a fan of Microsoft Accounts, all you need to do is to install the latest Windows Web Experience Pack. The new feature comes with version 423.3000.10.0. Continue reading "Widgets in Windows 11 stable no longer require a Microsoft Account"
Patch Tuesday, February 14, 2023: Here’s what’s new
The Redmond software giant has released new updates for supported versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Traditionally, there are fixes and general improvements, as such updates don't aim to ship new features. Continue reading "Patch Tuesday, February 14, 2023: Here’s what’s new"
What’s new in Windows 11 ‘Moment 2’ Update
‘Moment 2’ is a feature update to Windows 11, officially known as “February 2023 Update”. It is not a traditional major release, but a portion of fresh features to add something new to the OS. Microsoft is using these “Moment” updates to deliver new functionality faster, without users having to wait for a couple of years to receive improvements. Continue reading "What’s new in Windows 11 ‘Moment 2’ Update"
Windows 11 now allows controlling RGB lighting of peripheral devices
Yet another hidden novelty in Windows 11 Build 25295 in the Dev channel makes it easier to customize the RGB lighting of peripherals. You will no longer need to install a third-party software for that. There are native options for that in a dedicated section in Settings. This feature will likely be officially revealed within a year.
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Windows 11 will allow you to disable individual Suggested Actions
One more hidden gem has been discovered in Windows 11 Build 25295. The Settings app now includes an option to disable individual Suggested Actions. Continue reading "Windows 11 will allow you to disable individual Suggested Actions"
Following the Windows 11 activation dialog, its troubleshooter has also got a new design
Earlier in build 25281, Microsoft has updated the "Enter product key" window with a new design to mach the look and feel of Windows 11. The most recent release in the Dev channel, Build 25295, adds one more design change, again related to the activation system. The Activator Troubleshooter has been finally updated with the latest version of Fluent Design. Continue reading "Following the Windows 11 activation dialog, its troubleshooter has also got a new design"
Windows Subsystem for Android 2301.40000.4.0 greatly improves performance on x64 and ARM
Microsoft has released a new version 2301.40000.4.0 of Windows Subsystem for Android. The new WSA includes performance improvements that increase framerate up to 50% on 64-bit processors, and up to 20% on ARM devices.
Windows 11 Build 22623.1255 (Beta) adds tabs to Notepad
Microsoft has released a pair of preview builds to Insiders in the Beta channel. Builds 22621.1255 and 22623.1255 are now available to Windows 11 22H2 with the KB5022918 patch. Build 22623.1255 includes Notepad version 11.2301.17.0 that features a tabbed user interface. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 22623.1255 (Beta) adds tabs to Notepad"
Windows 11 Build 25295 (Dev) allows to quickly copy 2FA codes from notifications
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 25295 to Insiders in the Dev channel. The release is bringing up with it the ability to quickly copy two-factor authentication codes from notification toasts, makes the new taskbar Search available to everyone, and also includes a good number of fixes and general improvements. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 25295 (Dev) allows to quickly copy 2FA codes from notifications"