Category: Windows 11

The November 2021 firmware update is now available for Surface Laptop 4 (Intel-based configurations) and the original Surface Studio (released in October 2016). There are no new features or significant improvements, but users should welcome bug fixes, new drivers, and other minor enhancements. Continue reading "November 2021 firmware update is available for Surface Laptop 4 and Studio 1"

Using a preview version of Windows 11 (or any operating system, for that matter) may get you to experience annoying or funny bugs. Some users have noticed that latest Dev builds of Windows 11 attempt to charge laptop batteries well beyond 100%. GlitchyDragon65 posted a screenshot on Reddit, revealing his battery indicator with a 115% charge level. Another user reported the same issue with a 104% charge level. Continue reading "Microsoft confirms Windows 11 attempts to charge your laptop battery beyond 100%"

On November 4, 2021, Microsoft released a preview update for Windows Insiders to fix the broken Snipping Tool in Windows 11. We expected Microsoft to include the patch in the cumulative updates, due to release on November 9, 2021. That appeared not to be true. Microsoft decided not to wait, and now ships an out-of-band update to all Windows 11 users earlier.

Continue reading "KB5008295 is here to resolve all issues with apps in Windows 11"

This article will show you how to change power mode in Windows 11. It is a feature Microsoft introduced in 2017 in the days of Windows 10. The operating system received a slider to adjust performance to energy efficiency ratio. It allows users to find a perfect balance in various working scenarios.

Continue reading "How to Change Power Mode in Windows 11"

Microsoft started rolling out an updated version of the Authenticator app, bringing users an updated Fluent Design icon, plus a bunch of new enterprise-related features. Continue reading "Microsoft Authenticator has finally received modern icon and new features"

One of the great improvements in Windows 11 is window management. When you move some app to a screen edge, the OS offers you up to 6 layouts to arrange other windows. Now, Windows 11 Dev builds reflect those layouts in Alt + Tab and in the Taskbar preview thumbnails. Continue reading "Windows 11 now shows Snap Groups in Alt + Tab and Taskbar previews"

It is now possible to connect USB devices in WSL and work with them directly. Thanks to Microsoft's contributions to  open-source usbipd-win project, you can do a variety of tasks which weren't available in WSL, like flashing an Arduino or accessing a smartcard reader. Continue reading "You can now connect USB devices in WSL"

Here is a bit of good news for Windows Insiders living in the U.S. Microsoft has made the WSA feature available for you, so you can enjoy the Amazon Store and Android apps on your Windows 11 desktop. Continue reading "Windows Subsystem for Android is now available to Dev Channel Insiders in the U.S."

Microsoft recently published an update on the Windows 11 Health Dashboard website, notifying users about issues with some stock apps. According to Microsoft, an expired certificate caused various parts of the operating system and apps to stop working. For example, when opening Snipping Tool, users receive a Windows 8-like notification with the "This app can't open" message. Continue reading "Microsoft released a small update to fix broken Snipping Tool"