Users of the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 have reported a significant reduction in battery endurance, with some devices now achieving only half their expected runtime. The issue raises from the disappearance of the Battery Limit setting in the UEFI firmware.
Microsoft Removes Option to Disable App Updates in Windows 11 Store
Microsoft has changes the way app updates work within the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, removing the ability for users to permanently disable automatic updates for installed applications. Previously, users could turn off updates entirely through the Store’s settings. This option is now no longer available.
How to Disable Automatic Google Chrome Updates
Google Chrome, a widely used web browser, automatically checks for updates to maintain performance and security. On Windows and macOS, Chrome uses an internal update mechanism that runs periodically when the system is online. The update process activates approximately every five hours or when accessing specific browser pages, such as chrome://settings/help. Upon detecting a new version, Chrome downloads and installs it silently. If the browser remains open for extended periods, a notification labeled "New Chrome available" appears; selecting "Relaunch to Update" applies the update immediately.
Windows 11 Build 26120.5751 (Beta) is now available
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 24H2) Build 26120.5751 (KB5064071) to the Beta channel. It improves Click to Do, Snipping Tool, File Explorer and Taskbar. Here are the changes.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5751 (Dev) improves File Explorer, Taskbar and Snipping Tool
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26200.5751 (KB5064071) to Insiders in the Dev channel. The update introduces new selection modes in Click to Do: lasso, rectangular, and Ctrl-click. The Snipping Tool (version 11.2507.14.0) now supports recording video of a specific app window. The "Open with" context menu in File Explorer has been updated to remove accent underlays beneath packaged app icons, improving visibility. Taskbar hover animations have been refined. Fixes address duplicate date/time tooltips, Start menu layout issues, incorrect icon placement, low-contrast drive indicators in dark theme, and login interface problems. Live Captions stability has improved. Known issues include installation rollback errors, Visual Studio crashes on Arm64, Recall functionality failures in the EEA, empty sections in File Explorer, Settings storage scanning delays, and Xbox controller Bluetooth GSODs. Now let's dive into details.
Enabling Dark Theme for File Operation Dialogs in Windows 11
This guide outlines the steps to activate dark theme support for file operation dialogs in Windows 11. The feature is currently available in specific Insider builds and requires manual activation.
Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) is out to Release Preview channel
Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements.
Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081) released to Release Preview channel
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 24H2 (Build 26100). It comes with a huge number of new features and improvements.
Windows 11 Build 22631.5837 (Release Preview) comes with fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 23H2) Build 22631.5837 (KB5064080) for Insiders in the Release Preview channel. It comes with several important fixes.
Windows 11 Build 27924 (Canary) adds Window Mode Screen Recording to Snipping Tool
Microsoft has released a new preview, Windows 11 Build 27924, to Insiders using the Canary channel. It adds "Advanced settings" for File Explorer in the Settings app, and improves the inbox Snipping tool app with a new capability. It can now record a specified window.
