One of the recent Windows 11 dev builds removed the option to open the legacy "Network Connection" UI found in Control Panel. Instead of launching the classic UI, the ncpa.cpl command was redirecting users to the modern Settings app and its "Network & Internet" section. In a somewhat unexpected move, Microsoft restored the ability to launch "Network Connection" using the ncpa.cpl command.
Microsoft is testing a sidebar with various tools in Edge
Microsoft is constantly experimenting with new features and capabilities to see what sticks to the wall and what does not. A new sidebar is the latest experiment available to some Edge Insiders in the Canary channel.
Surface Pro 8 LTE received January 2022 firmware update
A couple of days ago, Microsoft released a new firmware update for its latest generation of the Surface Pro tablet. A fresh set of fixes and improvements is now available for LTE-based Surface Pro 8 models Microsoft released in late 2021. Here are the changes and improvements in January 2022 firmware update for Surface Pro 8 with LTE.
The List of Chrome URLs for Internal Built-in Pages
Here's the list of internal Google Chrome URLs for built-in pages. These pages provide extra details on features and components available in the browser. Certain pages allow testing a variety of browser tools, enable hidden options, and even simulate web and app errors.
This is the canceled Microsoft’s Andromeda OS running on Lumia 950
Andromeda OS is a Windows version for dual-screen smartphones. It was initially created for the Surface Duo foldable smartphone. The project was closed in 2018, as Microsoft decided to release the Duo device with Android.
How to Enable Keyboard Layout Per App in Windows 11
You can make Windows 11 switch Keyboard Layout per app in Windows 11. By default, when you switch the keyboard layout, it applies globally to all open windows. If you find this inconvenient, here are two ways to change this behavior.
Microsoft prepares to force-update users with Windows 10 20H2
Microsoft published an update to the official Windows 10 documentation, notifying users about upcoming upgrades from older Windows versions. The software giant plans to push the latest Windows 10 release (version 21H2) to users with Windows 10 20H2, which approaches the end of life.
Microsoft is testing Edge 100 user-agent to ensure it does not break websites
Microsoft plans to release Edge 100 in early March 2022. A little more than one month before the stable release, Microsoft wants to ensure that moving from a two-digit version to a three-digit one will not throw a wrench into the Internet.
How to Disable Microsoft Edge Tabs in Alt+Tab on Windows 11
You can disable Microsoft Edge tabs in the Alt+Tab dialog in Windows 11 if you don't like this behavior. By default, Alt+Tab adds 5 most recent tabs open in Microsoft Edge to app thumbnails when you switch between windows.
Windows 11 will soon let you manage subscriptions from the Settings app
In October 2021, Microsoft released a preview build of Windows 11 with one notable change: a new section in the Settings app where users can view and manage subscriptions, such as Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, and others. Several months since the initial announcement and slow rollout to subsets of Windows Insiders, Microsoft is ready to ship the new section to all Windows 11 users.
