The Windows 11 operating system comes with an updated Microsoft Store app that comes with a new user interface. It is also well-optimized for performance and usability than the previous implementation of the Store. Among the officially announced changes, there is one thing which wasn't yet announced - Compact Mode.
Chrome gets a flag to enable PWA uninstall in Windows Settings
You may remember that Google Chrome has the ability to remove an installed PWA using Settings and/or Control Panel. When enabled, it allows adds the appropriate Uninstall option to the Start menu shortcut context menu for installed PWAs. Well, Google goes further with this feature, and has added a flag to quickly enable or disable this functionality in the browser.
Old Classic Sticky Notes for Windows 11
Here is how to get the old classic Sticky Notes for Windows 11. The newest OS from Redmond includes a UWP app for keeping your notes. While it has exclusive and useful features, some users prefer the old classic Sticky Notes app which was included to Windows 10 prior to Anniversary Update.
Do this if you have Windows 10 Taskbar and Start in Windows 11
Some users still have their old taskbar and Start menu after upgrading to Windows 11. Microsoft released Windows 11 this week and made the new operating system as a free upgrade for eligible computers (that meet the minimum hardware requirements). However, the update does go smooth for everyone.
Microsoft will fix memory leaks in File Explorer on Windows 11
Windows 11 is now available to the public, which means more people switch to the newest operating system from Microsoft. The rollout is going mostly fine and without major incidents. Still, some Windows 11 users have problems with memory leaks in the new File Explorer. The good news is that Microsoft is aware of the problem and works on fixing it.
Microsoft is working on a new Feedback Portal for Edge, Windows, and Microsoft 365
In 2016, Microsoft introduced Feedback Hub - a dedicated place where users can publish their thoughts, complaints, and ideas about Microsoft's products. The Software giant uses data from Feedback Hub to improve the quality of Windows and other software. For example, Microsoft recently responded to a post on Feedback Hub about memory leaks in File Explorer on Windows 11. It appears that the company is now working on a new platform to gather customers' feedback.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is now powered by blade servers based on Xbox Series X
Microsoft representatives revealed that the company have recently done a full server upgrade for Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud). The gaming network infrastructure is now only use Xbox Series X-based server blades. The solution improves frame rate and reduces game load times.
Microsoft updated the Surface app with new features and languages
On October 5, 2021, Microsoft launched Windows 11 and new Surface computers that come with latest operating system preinstalled. To help customers get the most out of their Surface computers, Microsoft offers a special Surface app on the Microsoft Store. Recently, the application received a big update with 36 new languages and a couple of new features. Here is how Microsoft describes its Surface app.
Download Media Feature Pack for Windows 11 N and KN
Here's how to download Media Feature Pack for Windows 11 N and restore multimedia features in "N" editions. Microsoft has made available Media Feature Pack for N Editions of Windows 11. The "N" edition is targeted for Europe, and "KN" for Korea. Both editions include all the essential features of the OS except Windows Media Player, the Music app, Video, Voice Recorder, Movies & TV, and a number of codecs required to play some video and audio. If you want to have these features in your Windows 11 N, you need to install the official Media package.
How to Add Taskbar Clock on Secondary Display in Windows 11
Here's how to show the taskbar clock on the secondary display in Windows 11. By default, the new taskbar only shows the clock on the primary display connected to your computer. Whereas Windows 10 had clocks on each connected display in the taskbar.
