Widget support from third-party developers will appear in the Windows 11 operating system before the end of this year. Microsoft announced this at the Build 2022 annual developer conference. Developers will be able to create widgets, including those that work in pair with Win32 and PWA apps.
Microsoft Store now accepts Win32 apps, any of them
The first day of the Build 2022 developer conference highlights an impressive change in the Microsoft Store. Microsoft now accepts Win32 application from everyone. Until now, such apps have been added to the store on a first-come, first-served basis, and approval has likely been manual.
Windows 10 Build 19044.1739 (KB5014023) hits the Release Preview channel with fixes
Microsoft today release a new optional "C" update for Windows 10. It won't install automatically and targets devices running on the Release Preview channel. The patch KB5014023 is for Windows 10 version 21H2, and raises the OS version to Build 19044.1739.
Windows 11 CPU usage reporting appears to be broken
If you have resource consuming tasks, here are some bad news for you. Apparently, there is a bug in Windows 11 that reports invalid CPU usage values to apps, includings its own Task Manager.
Windows Subsystem for Android receives Android 12.1 and new features
Microsoft today released a major update for Windows Subsystem for Android to Insiders in the Dev channel. WSA version 2204.40000.15.0 for Windows 11 brings with it Android 12.1, improved integration of the subsystem with Windows, and the updated look of its settings.
Windows 11 God Mode
Here's how to open God Mode in Windows 11, create a shortcut for it, or add it to the context menu. Also in this post, we will review what is the God mode folder and which else such folders exist in Windows 11.
Microsoft is working on a new “Designer” app for Windows 11
Microsoft must be working on a new app for Windows 11. Currently it is known as "Designer". There are some images available that reveal how it currently looks.
Edge Dev 103.0.1255.0 released with search and policy improvements
A new version of Edge, 103.0.1255.0, is available to Insiders running the browser in the Dev channel. The release doesn't include much for consumers, but some of the changes are important for sysadmins. There are also fixes and improvements traditional for weekly pre-release updates.
Windows 11 Build 22000.706 adds Windows Spotlight to Desktop in Release Preview
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22000.706 to Inisders in the Release Preview channel. The update comes in form of a patch KB5014019. It adds Windows spotlight to the desktop background options, so users can have a fresh wallpaper daily. It also comes with a huge list of various fixes and improvements.
How to Enable Desktop Search Bar in Windows 11
If your build 25120 lacks the new feature, you can easily enable the desktop search bar in Windows 11 manually. Microsoft is testing it with a small limited number of users. So the chances that you won't have it are high.
