Windows 11 might receive a rounder taskbar [updated]

One of Insiders running the latest Dev channel build of Windows 11 has spotted a change to the taskbar. It doesn't fill the whole screen space, and has padding at edges. The corners are rounded, having the same shape that app windows have on Windows 11. Continue reading "Windows 11 might receive a rounder taskbar [updated]"

How to launch Internet Explorer on Windows 11 if you really need it

There are at least two ways to open the Internet Explorer browser in Windows 11 if your tasks require it. While it is officially buried and discontinued, some folks may really need it to access some outdated website or enterprise technology.

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Windows Subsystem for Android has got several improvements

Microsoft has issued a new update for WSA, the compatibility layer in Windows 11 that allows running Android apps. The new version is 2206.40000.15.0, and it comes with several compatibility and reliability improvements, networking and windowing changes, and fixes. Continue reading "Windows Subsystem for Android has got several improvements"

Windows 11 builds 22621.450 and 22622.450 are now in Beta channel

Microsoft today released two new builds of Windows 11 22H2 to Insiders in the Beta channel. One of them supposed to have new features activated by default, and the other one has them hidden. KB5015890 delivers both builds via Windows update. Continue reading "Windows 11 builds 22621.450 and 22622.450 are now in Beta channel"

How to Enable the Spotlight Theme option in Windows 11 Build 25169

Starting in Build 25169, Microsoft has implemented a new way to enable Spotlight on Desktop. Now you can use a special theme, meant to activate the online desktop backgrounds for you with one click. However, in typical Microsoft's fashion, even this tiny change is under gradual roll-out. So many insiders have no access to it. Here's how to access the new Windows Spotlight theme. Continue reading "How to Enable the Spotlight Theme option in Windows 11 Build 25169"

Windows 11 Beta channel has got two new builds, 22621.440 and 22622.440

Following the new scheme, Microsoft has released two new builds to the beta channel. The first one, build 22622.440, includes new features, and the second one doesn't have them enabled. Second group folks can activate them with an optional update. Continue reading "Windows 11 Beta channel has got two new builds, 22621.440 and 22622.440"

Windows 11 Build 25169 in Dev adds a new “Spotlight” theme to Personalization

A new Dev channel build includes one more method to quickly enable Desktop Spotlight. There is a new theme option for that starting in today's update. Besides the new personalization option, Windows 11 Build 25169 adds Multi-App Kiosk Mode, and some improvements and fixes. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 25169 in Dev adds a new “Spotlight” theme to Personalization"

KB5015882 for Windows 11 delivers recent improvements to the production version

Microsoft has released a new optional "C" update to everyone. As you may already know, such optional updates have a "Preview" tag, and bring up the most recent changes to the stable branch of the OS. This way, interested users can test the new features and fixes a few days before they land in the Windows Update in form of Patch Tuesday updates.

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