Microsoft has released March 2022 firmware update to owners of the Surface device family. The updates are now available for Surface Pro 7+, Laptop Go, and Laptop Studio. You will not find new features, as they only include minor improvements and security patches.
AMD: Ryzen’s fTPM stuttering Issues will be fixed with May BIOS updates
AMD issued an announcement regarding the now-long standing issue with stuttering on Ryzen devices with fTPM. The company said it has successfully fixed it and shipped the update to motherboard vendors. But don't expect it to become available right now. The new firmware will be tested for around a month internally and then will see the light somewhere in May 2022. The company also offers a right-now solution for whose who depends on TPM features.
Windows 11 now has the option to remove ‘Recommended’ from Start, but you can’t use it
The "Recommended" section in the Start menu is one of new features of Windows 11. It is designed to save your time by providing one-click access to the files you are working on. The new feature was lukewarmly received by users who want to get rid of that area and give more room to pinned apps.
How to Enable the Recycle Bin on Removable Drives
You can enable the Recycle Bin for removable drivers on Windows for having an extra protection from accidental removal of files. By default, Windows doesn't create the Recycle Bin area for USB sticks and other removable media, but you can easily change that.
How to Change the Region in Microsoft Store on Windows 11
Changing the country or region in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is not a task a regular user may need to do every day. Still, sometimes you might want to do that. For example, when you need to download an app not available in your country
Windows Subsystem for Android received H.264 hardware decoding, and a ton of improvements
Microsoft today released an update for Windows Subsystem for Android, which is now available to Insiders running Windows 11. This update includes several new features and improvements made to video playback and integration with the OS.
Windows 11 and Windows 10 receive March 2022 security updates
Microsoft today releases March 2022 security updates for all supported versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. There are a couple of patches that fix several security issues in the OS.
Windows 11 is now installed on 16% of Steam users’ PCs
The latest Steam statistics show an increase in the number of users who prefer to play on Windows 11. The report shows that the change in the user base is not associated with new devices. More users are moving to Windows 11 from previous OS releases.
Firefox 98 is out, here are the changes
Mozilla Firefox 98 become available for download last night. It is a minor release that is focused on fixes and general improvements. Still, there are two notable changes related to downloads and search engines.
PowerToys Run to receive a new Time and Date plugin and Window Walker improvements
Just today Microsoft updated its PowerToys utilities to version 0.56.2. While it is a minor release with bugfixes, more to come. PowerToys Run is getting a new Time and Date plugin and an option to close windows from Window Walker.
