Category: Windows 11

Microsoft released a new firmware update for its ARM-based Surface Pro tablets. January 2021 update for Surface Pro X (first-gen), Surface Pro X with SQ2 processors, and Surface Pro X (Wi-Fi, the latest model) brings improved Windows 11 support and various enhancements. Continue reading "Microsoft updates Surface Pro X lineup with Windows 11-optimized firmware"

Microsoft is working on improving the audio quality during calls in Windows 11 when you use Apple's AirPods headphones. In the latest preview build of Windows 11 Microsoft released yesterday, the company has made various under-the-hood improvements and added support for wideband speech. Continue reading "Windows 11 will soon work much better with AirPods"

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This is a minor release and contains mostly fixes. Continue reading "Microsoft releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526"

Microsoft kicked in 2022 by releasing a bunch of updates for stock Windows 11 apps. Recently the new Media Player received new personalization settings, and now a new version of the Photos app brings improved editing tools. Continue reading "Photos app for Windows 11 gets improved editing tools"

In its official blog, Google posted a bunch of CES 2022 announcements focused on improving communications between Android, Chromebook, and Windows devices. Following the recent announcements of Play Games coming soon to Windows 10 and 11, Google revealed its plans to introduce Nearby Share for Windows PCs. Continue reading "Google brings Nearby Share to Windows PCs"

In October 2021, Microsoft announced a major redesign and feature update for one of the oldest applications in Windows, Notepad. After a few months of testing in the Dev channel, Microsoft is bringing the new Notepad to more Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. The company announced the updates in its official Windows Insider Twitter account. Continue reading "The redesigned Notepad for Windows 11 is now available in the Beta channel"

This article will show you four ways to change the lock screen background image in Windows 11. If you find the default lock screen wallpaper in Windows 11 a little boring, here is how you add a personal touch with custom images, slideshows, and Windows Spotlight. Continue reading "How to Change Lock Screen Background Image in Windows 11"

Not so long ago, Microsoft announced a brand-new media application for Windows 11. Although the classic Windows Media Player will remain in Windows 11 for some time, Microsoft wants to attract users to the new app by offering a couple of modern touches and features (hey, there is a new fluent icon). The latest update for the new Media Player also brings more customization options. Continue reading "The new Media Player in Windows 11 gets more customization options"

It did not take too long for Microsoft to release the first feature update for Windows 10 back in 2015. Windows 10 1511 arrived just a couple of months after the initial Windows 10 launch in late July 2015. The update was focused on polishing the first release and addressing minor inconveniences. Now Microsoft is on track to repeat the same with Windows 11. Continue reading "Sun Valley 2: The first Windows 11 feature update will focus on missing features"