In Windows 11, the Groove Music app evolved into a new Media Player app. Microsoft is now actively working on further improving the latter. Eventually it will be an in-place replacement for the legacy Windows Media Player. The current update is a small step closer to this direction.
How to Disable Lock Screen Background on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11
You can disable the lock screen background on sign-in screen in Windows 11 if you prefer to see a solid color with your avatar. By default, both screens share the same wallpaper which is applied to the lock screen. But you can use a number of methods to disable it.
Windows 11 Build 22598 (Dev & Beta) enables Spotlight on Desktop by default for some users
Microsoft today released a new preview build to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Windows 11 build 22598 comes with Spotlight enabled by default for a select group of users. Other notable changes are an updated sound speaker tooltip that shows if Spatial Sound is enabled or not, and the "Get started" app will start automatically to guide the user through setting essentials.
Remove Your browser is being managed by your organization from Firefox
If you are not happy to see the "Your browser is being managed by your organization" message in Firefox, here is an easy way to remove it from the browser. Let's learn why you see this message and what to do to get rid of it.
One-click default browser changing in Windows 11 is now available for all users
Microsoft has finally made the option to change the default browser available to everyone. It was directly backported from the upcoming 22H2 release of Windows 11. In the stable branch, it was first introduced with KB5011563 preview patch. Now, it is generally available.
Edge Dev 102.0.1220.1 comes with UI improvements and password import on Android
Microsoft today issued its weekly update for the Edge browser in the Dev channel. The release includes a few new features along with a number of fixes and general improvements. The new features include a redesigned Apps page, a prompt to pin PWAs installed from the Store, and a few more.
April 2022 Patches for Windows 11 and 10 bring security fixes and a few changes
Microsoft has released April 2022 cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. Traditionally, the updates do not include new features. They are aimed at fixing bugs and eliminating vulnerabilities. Updates are already available from Windows Update.
Microsoft Edge lets you pause all extensions on sensitive sites
Microsoft Edge is getting a new security feature that allows you to pause extensions for a website. The browser allows pausing all the installed extensions on sensitive websites like banking or payment services. This makes online money transactions more safe.
Windows 10 20H2 and 1909 will reach end of service in May
Microsoft reminds its consumers and customers that two versions of Windows 10, 20H2 and 1909, will hit end of service on May 10, 2022. Version 1909 is already officially supported in the enterprise area only. It has already expired for the Home and Pro editions and has near 2% of the market share among consumers.
Microsoft Edge will soon get link handling for web apps
Many users may be aware of how Android apps are able to intercept certain links from the browser and open the associated content. To name a few, Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube are popular ones. Microsoft brings the same capability to the Windows desktop via Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and "regular" web apps installed in Edge.
