Starting in Windows 11 Build 25247, the Start menu includes websites in addition to your recent files in the Recommended section. The change is unwanted for many, as the links it shows look like ads or promotions. If you are not happy to see them, here’s how to disable them. Continue reading "How to disable website recommendations in Windows 11 Start Menu"
Category: Windows 11
Microsoft has confirmed the bug with UDP in RDP on Windows 11 22H2
As you could remember, several users reported a bug in Remote Desktop Protocol in Windows 11 version 22H2. It causes freezes and disconnections. Sometimes RDP simply fails to connect to the remote computer. Microsoft has officially confirmed the bug, but doesn't provide any new workaround besides the disabling UDP for RDP, that affected users already use. Continue reading "Microsoft has confirmed the bug with UDP in RDP on Windows 11 22H2"
Windows Subsystem for Linux is generally available in Microsoft Store
The Windows Subsystem for Linux in the Microsoft Store is now generally available on Windows 10 and 11. Microsoft has announced the availability in the official blog, noting that it is now longer has a Preview tag. So, Windows 10 and Windows 11 can install the first stable release of the tool right from the Store. Continue reading "Windows Subsystem for Linux is generally available in Microsoft Store"
Windows 11 Settings now includes a new “Trade-in or recycle your PC” section
The recently released build Windows 11 Build 25247 contains plenty of hidden gems. There is a new VPN overlay icon, Search Suggested Action with Google Chrome support, updated pages in the Settings app, and more. There is also a small update to the System > Display > About page that now lists links useful when you sell your PC. Continue reading "Windows 11 Settings now includes a new “Trade-in or recycle your PC” section"
Search Suggested Action in Windows 11 supports Chrome, here’s how to enable it
With Windows 11 Build 25247, Microsoft introduced a new Suggestion Action that allows you to search online for a selected text. The feature is limited to those who lives in the US, and is locked down to Edge. But it was quickly discovered that it may work with any browser, and has several other options. All of them are hidden, but you can enable them with ViveTool. Continue reading "Search Suggested Action in Windows 11 supports Chrome, here’s how to enable it"
There is a new VPN overlay icon in the notification area in Windows 11 Build 25247
Windows 11 Build 25247 contains a lot of hidden features that have not yet been officially announced. There is the ability to enable seconds for the taskbar clock, and the updated "Go back to earlier build" and "Startup" pages in the "Settings" app. In addition to these, it is now possible to enable an overlay icon for the network indicator when a VPN connection is active. Continue reading "There is a new VPN overlay icon in the notification area in Windows 11 Build 25247"
Windows 11: Enable updated “Startup” and “Go back to earlier build” Settings pages
Microsoft continues to polish the inbox Settings app by adding more consistent dialog. The app is getting more solid appearance of the Fluent Design style. The most recent Windows 11 Build 25247 released to the Dev channel contains two updated pages, Startup and Go to the earlier released build. Both are hidden, but you can activate them to learn how they will look in the near future. Continue reading "Windows 11: Enable updated “Startup” and “Go back to earlier build” Settings pages"
Windows Subsystem for Android November update is out with several improvements
Microsoft has released a new version of Windows Subsystem for Android for Windows 11 (2210.40000.7.0) to Windows Insiders on the Dev and Beta channels. This update improves the stability and performance of the subsystem, and fixes security issues. Continue reading "Windows Subsystem for Android November update is out with several improvements"
Windows 11 Build 25247 (Dev) includes improved Task manager, tray clock seconds, and more
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11, build 25247 to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. It features Windows Studio Effects from the Quick Actions Menu, Energy Saving Recommendations in the Settings app, Task Manager with search for processes and a better dark theme. Besides, there is a new "Suggested action" that allows directly searching for selected text in Bing. Also in Settings you will see a reminder if you are running out of free OneDrive space. For the clock in the taskbar, you can enable seconds. Finally, the Start menu now shows recently visited websites in the Recommended section. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 25247 (Dev) includes improved Task manager, tray clock seconds, and more"
Windows 11 Build 22621.898 adds out of OneDrive storage alerts to Settings
Microsoft released a new build of Windows 11 to Insiders running the OS in the Release Preview channel. It is out with the KB5020044 update, and raises the OS version to Build 22621.898. It comes with a few new features, including low disk space notifications and storage capacity in Settings, a new Windows Spotlight theme, and more. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 22621.898 adds out of OneDrive storage alerts to Settings"