Earlier, we reported that Microsoft was about to retire Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool, based on a hidden banner added to the app in Insider builds of Windows 11. The company has finally confirmed the change, and also revealed that they will also discontinue some of the classic troubleshooters. The latter include Speech and Keyboard troubleshooters, and more.
Category: Windows 11
Paint has got an updated Image Properties dialog in the Dev channel
Insiders who run Windows 11 in the Dev channel started to receive a newer Paint app. While it doesn't bring with it any drastic UI change, there is an updated properties dialog. It better fits the appearance of the OS and doesn't look aged.
How to add RTF Rich Text Document to the New menu in File Explorer
Starting in Windows 11 version 22H2, the RTF Document has disappeared from the New menu in File Explorer. If you frequently create Rich Text documents, the missing item can be an inconvenience. Luckily, you can easily restore it.
The Beta channel has received Windows 11 Builds 22621.1250 and 22623.1250
Microsoft has released new preview builds of Windows 11, version 22H2, to Insiders in the Beta channel. They come with KB5023008; Build 22623.1250 includes new features, while Build 22621.1250 has new features disabled by default.
You now drag tabs out of File Explorer to open them in a new window
Windows 11 Build 25290 that was yesterday released in the Dev channel, comes with a new hidden feature that enables drag-n-drop of tabs out of the window. It will open in a separate window. Sadly, it still doesn't allow dragging the tabs between open File Explorer windows.
Microsoft Build 2023 developer event may be held from May 23 to 25
Microsoft has yet to announce a date for its annual Build 2023 developer conference, although it has confirmed that the event will take place this year. The event home page is greeting visitors for their interest in Microsoft Build and notes that the company is getting ready to start registration. Simply put, Microsoft is almost ready for the official announcement of the event.
Windows 11 Build 25290 (Dev) adds new widgets and Start menu notifications
Microsoft has released a new preview, Windows 11 build 25290, to Insiders program using the Dev channel. The release is notable for new widgets for Spotify and Phone Link, and also enables notifications in the Start menu.
Microsoft has finally made full screen Widgets available for stable Windows 11
The novelty comes with the latest Windows Web Experience Pack version 423.2300.0.0. Once you receive it, the Widgets pane will have a special button to maximize it.
Windows 11 22H2 will now be forcibly installed over version 21H2
Starting today, Microsoft is starting forced updates of the first version of Windows 11 (21H2) to the current Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2). It is noted that the update will be phased in, and those computers on which Windows 11 21H1 has been installed the longest will be updated first.
Phone Link app now has its own widget on Windows 11
The third-party Messenger widget that was announced in Windows 11 build 25284 is not the only new widget available to Insiders in the Dev channel. Without a fanfare, Microsoft has added a dedicated Phone Link mini app that casts updates from your phone to the Widgets pane.
