You may remember that starting in Windows 10, Microsoft is "promoting" apps to the end users from the Store. They initially appear as empty shortcuts, but quickly become installed as you connect to the Internet. In addition, the Start menu may occasionally show app recommendations in the app list. But that's not all. Now, the Start menu can promote apps in the Recommended section, that is new to Windows 11. Continue reading "Windows 11 Start menu has got a new kind of ads in the Recommended section"
Category: Windows 11
Snipping Tool is getting support for emoji annotations, QR code decoding, and HDR correction
Microsoft is updating Snipping Tool with a set of new options that will allow you to annotate your captures with emoji. Besides, it will be able to detect and recognize QR codes in the screenshot. Finally, it gets an option to correct HDR colors. Continue reading "Snipping Tool is getting support for emoji annotations, QR code decoding, and HDR correction"
Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and 10, April 9, 2024
Traditionally, the second Tuesday of each month is Patch Tuesday for Microsoft, when the software giant is releasing new cumulative updates for supported Windows versions. Such updates don't ship drastic changes to the operating system, but may include feature updates that improve user experience, fix bugs, and eliminate vulnerabilities. Today's updates are already available in Windows Update. Continue reading "Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and 10, April 9, 2024"
These apps will prevent Windows 11 version 24H2 from installing on your PC
Windows 11 version 24H2, the upcoming OS version that comes to the public in the second part of this year, has a list of apps that prevent it from being installed. If you use one of them, you may be out of luck with upgrading to 24H2 unless you remove the app. Here's the list.
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Windows 11 Build 22635.3430 (Beta) adds new Copilot icon animations
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22635.3430 to insiders on the Beta channel. It puts Teams to the Windows Share dialog and also updates the Copilot taskbar icon. A dedicated icon will appear for image and text processing mode individually. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 22635.3430 (Beta) adds new Copilot icon animations"
Microsoft Store receives a significant performance boost
Microsoft Store will receive a significant performance boost with the release of the latest update. The Redmond firm is already testing the improvements with insiders from the Dev and Canary channels. It should not take long for Microsoft to release the new Store version to a wider audience. Continue reading "Microsoft Store receives a significant performance boost"
Windows 11 Build 26100 could be the final build (RTM) for 24H2
Microsoft has just released Windows 11 build 26100, for insiders on the Dev and Canary channels. This build is considered the main candidate for RTM status, meaning it could be the final version delivered to OEMs for new devices. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 26100 could be the final build (RTM) for 24H2"
Windows 11 24H2 will be LTSC, Enterprise LTSC Build 26100.1 already leaked
Earlier in April, Microsoft announced that the next Windows 11 LTSC releases, including Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, will become available in the second half of 2024. So it is obviously will be Windows 11 24H2. Its first build, Build 26100.1 Enterprise LTSC, has found its path to the Internet ahead of the official announcement. Continue reading "Windows 11 24H2 will be LTSC, Enterprise LTSC Build 26100.1 already leaked"
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 Photos app built with Windows App SDK
A new Photos app release is coming to Insiders in the Dev and Canary channel. Microsoft has started testing a new version of the Photos app for Windows 11, built using the Windows App SDK (WASDK). The build number is 2024.11040.1002.0.
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Windows 11 Build 26100 (Dev and Canary) comes with several fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100 to Insiders on the Dev and Canary channels. Windows 11 24H2 that this build represents is coming closer to its signing/RTM, so the changes are pretty minor. There are mostly fixes. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 26100 (Dev and Canary) comes with several fixes"