Looks like Microsoft is testing various methods of simplifying users' access to online and local search in Windows 11. In the released version, the taskbar has a dedicated Search button. In some pre-release versions, there was a desktop search bar. Finally, in Windows 11 Build 25136 Microsoft added a search widget that appears in the bottom left corner of the taskbar.
How to enable new File Explorer with Tabs in Windows 11 Build 25136 and 22621.160
Microsoft today officially announced that they bring up File Explorer tabs to Insiders in the Dev channel with Windows 11 Build 25136. But they are using a gradual feature roll-out, so not everyone see it after upgrading to that build. If you don't have the new File Explorer yet, follow the instructions in this build to enable them.
Windows 11 Build 25136 has tabs in File Explorer enabled by default
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25136 to the Dev Channel. The update adds tabs to File Explorer, so you no longer have to enable them manually. Besides, there are widget updates, fixes and general improvements, along with two updated stock apps, Notepad and Media Player.
Looks like Microsoft is about to kill PCs that boot Windows 11 from HDDs
A new information from OEMs reveals the intention of the Redmond firm to eliminate classic HDD-powered PCs from the market. Instead, new PCs with Windows 11 must use SSDs as the boot device. The deadline for the change is set somewhere in 2023.
Microsoft updates Notepad and Media Player stock apps for Insiders
Microsoft today released updates for two built-in Windows 11 app. The new Notepad and Media Players apps are available to Insiders. Here are the changes.
Windows 11 version 22H2 has become mistakenly available for unsupported devices
Looks like someone forgot to adjust the settings for version Windows 11 22H2. So the update offer to appeared on unsupported devices, i.e. on devices that don't meet minimum hardware requirements.
PowerToys 0.59 features a restyled Power Rename and improvements to Keyboard Manager
Microsoft has released a new stable version of its PowerToys app suite. PowerToys 0.59 is notable for using WinUI 3 in Power Rename, that makes it look modern and stylish. Among other changes, Keyboard Manager now supports up to 4 modifier keys for shortcuts.
HoloLens CEO Alex Kipman Leaves Microsoft After Misconduct Allegations
Business Insider reports that Alex Kipman, one of Microsoft's top tech specialists, who is head of HoloLens is leaving the company following allegations of verbal abuse and sexual harassment.
Windows 11 22H2 is now available in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft today released Windows 11, version 22H2 to all insiders in the Release Preview channel. It is also available on devices enrolled in the Windows Insider program for Business. They receive the same build 22621 which is known to be RTM.
Sleeping Tabs in Edge already saved above 273 Petabytes of RAM
Microsoft has announced on Twitter that their tab freezing feature is extremely effective for Edge users. Just in 28 days it saved more than 273 Petabytes of RAM. This is around 39.1 MB per tab.
