Paint for Windows 11 has received a new update, although it is currently only available to Insiders on the Dev Channel. Along with fixes and improvements, it has got new color palette and "resize and skew" dialog boxes to match the design of Windows 11.
PowerToys Run added support for opening Windows Terminal Profiles
If you use both PowerToys and Windows Terminal, here is some good news. The PowerToys Run tool, which is a powerful app launcher and search, now supports Windows Terminal profiles, so you can launch the latter directly with the desired profile!
AdDuplex: Windows 11 holds 8.6% of the market
The latest monthly report from AdDuplex is now available with fresh data about the Windows market. November 2021 report reveals Windows 11 continues climbing the ladder at a steady pace.
Edge gets Tab Search and a new setup experience
Several months ago, one of the updates for Google Chrome introduced tab search that allows users to find the needed tab in vast seas of open web pages they never close. Now the same feature has arrived in Microsoft Edge.
Clarity Boost: Microsoft Edge now can improve image quality in games on xCloud
On the official Xbox News website, Microsoft announced a treat for xCloud users running the service in the Edge browser. The latest preview version of Edge Canary now can significantly improve clarity by sharpening the image.
How to Show Notification Area Icons in Two Rows in Windows 11
You can make Windows 11 show notification area icons in two rows. After that, icons in the taskbar corner will appear stacked. While Windows 11 doesn't include any option to do it easy in the GUI, there is a Registry tweak you can apply.
How to Remove Removable Drives From Navigation Pane in Windows 11
Here is how you can remove removable drives from the navigation pane in Windows 11 File Explorer. By default, it shows entries in This PC and duplicate icons on the left for individual removable drives connected to your device.
How to Change Default New Folder Name in Windows 11
You can change the default new folder name in Windows 11 and customize it the way you like it. By default, when you create a new folder, it is named New Folder. Here's how to specify a custom name for newly created folders.
How to Change File Copy Name Template in Windows 11
You can change the file copy name template in Windows 11. It will allow you to customize the name of the file Explorer assigns when you copy it to the same folder, e.g. with Ctrl + C/Ctrl + V or with drag and drop.
Microsoft Word has got the Mica blur effect on Windows 11
Earlier this week, Microsoft started rolling out redesigned Office apps in the stable channel, offering users a much-improved Windows 11-like UI. The company announced a fresh coat of paint for the Office apps alongside the Windows 11 reveal, and both are now publicly available. Still, one part of the promised Office redesign is missing in the stable channel: the Mica effect. Microsoft is currently testing the new "material" in the Office Insiders program.
