Microsoft announced that a new web-based Outlook client for Windows will replace the legacy Mail, Calendar, and People apps starting in September 2024. The legacy apps are the Store UWP software. The new Outlook will come preinstalled on all devices manufactured in 2024. Finally, the Mail and Calendar app will have an option for the smooth transition to the new app.
Restore classic Folder Options in Windows 11 and change them in Registry
Starting in Windows 11 Build 24381, Microsoft has removed some of the classic Folder options from File Explorer. The company kept the ability to change them in the Registry, but removed the checkboxes from the user interface. Here is how to restore the missing checkboxes in the Folder option dialog. Also, we will review how to change File Explorer options in the Registry.
Winaero Tweaker 1.55 allows restoring removed checkboxes in Folder options on Windows 11
I am happy to release Winaero Tweaker 1.55. I have found an easy way to restore the removed checkboxes in Window 11's Folder options. So I have updated Winaero Tweaker with the ability to restore the missing options back. Also, I have fixed a typo in the Icon max cache size tweak, so it finally works properly. Finally, I fixed a crash in the "Change Startup Sound" option.
Windows 11 Build 22000.2121 landed in the Release Preview channel
In addition to the Beta channel update, Microsoft has also released a new build to Insiders running the OS in the Release Preview. They are getting Windows 11 Build 22000.2121 with KB5027292, that applies to the original release (21H2). Here are the changes.
Windows 11 Build 22631.1900 (Beta) brings with it Notification and Network improvements
Microsoft has released two new Windows 11 builds to Insiders in the Beta channel, Build 22631.1900 and Build 22621.1900. The first comes with a couple of new features enabled by default, while the other one doesn't expose them. Here are the changes.
Enable Copilot and other hidden features in Windows 11 Build 23481 (Dev)
Windows 11 Build 23481 that was released to Insiders in the Dev channel, contains a number of hidden features. You can enable an early implementation of Windows Copilot, extra labels for the Start menu shortcuts, and a new Development option under Settings > Personalization > Device usage. Also, you can hide a number of checkboxes in Folder Options.
Winaero Tweaker 1.54 allows you to manage removed File Explorer settings in Windows 11
Here's a quick update of Winaero Tweaker. Version 1.54 includes a new "Classic Folder Options" page under the File Explorer category. It allows you to manage all the settings that Microsoft has removed in Windows 11 Build 23481. Also, it includes two fixes.
Windows 11 Build 23481 (Dev) adds a new Widget, Never combine taskbar buttons
Microsoft has released two builds to Insiders. The Canary channel now hosts Build 25393, but the company didn't share what is new in it. For the Dev channel, Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 23481. The latter comes with a pack of new features that include a new "Focus session" widget, changes made to the Folder Options dialog in File Explorer. Also, it makes the "never combine" taskbar option available to everyone!
Windows 10 version 21H2 is no longer supported
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10 version 21H2, also known as "November 2021 Update". Its consumer editions, Home and Pro, will no longer receive monthly cumulative updates with security fixes. For its customers, Microsoft will continue supporting Enterprise and Education editions of the OS until June 11, 2024.
Microsoft releases June 2023 cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft has released a new set of updates, part of Patch Tuesday. They bring fixes and general improvements to Windows 11 (21H2 and 22H2) and Windows 10 (22H2, 21H2, and 1809). Here are the key changes.
