In 2020, Microsoft announced new Xbox consoles and updated wireless controllers. Besides having an additional Share button, USB-C, and refined texture, new gamepads offer multi-device connection and Bluetooth LE support for better connectivity and reduced latency. Although previous-gen controllers work with new consoles without problems, those gamepads lack cross-device connectivity and reduced latency. Microsoft wants to fix that with a new firmware now rolling out to Xbox Insiders.
How to Change Time Zone in Windows 11
You can use a number of methods to change Time Zone in Windows 11. Incorrect time zone might be one of the reasons why your computer shows the wrong date and time. Although Windows 11 can detect time zone automatically, the process might fail if there is no active Internet connection.
Edge Dev 95.0.1000.0 is available to Insiders
Microsoft has released Edge 95.0.1000.0 to Insiders in the Dev channel. It is a minor release that doesn't include any new feature. But there is a list of fixes.
Microsoft launches Windows 11 ad campaign ahead of the OS release
Prior to the official release of Windows 11, which will happen on October 5, Microsoft launched a large advertising campaign that highlights the key features and changes that users will get with the new operating system.
Windows 11 Build 22454 (Dev) and Build 22000.184 (Beta) Released to Insiders
Microsoft today released a couple of new builds to Windows 11 Insiders on the Beta and Dev channels. Both builds are actually minor releases, at least according to the official changelog.
The ‘View Site Info’ menu in Edge can now show extra details about websites you visit
In Microsoft Edge, to the left from a website address, you can spot a button with a lock icon called "View Site Info." Microsoft uses that button to indicate secured HTTPS connection and provide information about web pages, such as permissions, tracking prevention, etc. Developers now want to provide users with even more data.
Microsoft details how Windows 11 improves performance compared to Windows 10
Microsoft plans to launch Windows 11 on October 5, 2021. The new operating system might feel like a cosmetic-only update with minor feature improvements and controversial changes. Still, there are tons of enhancements and refinements "under-the-hood." Microsoft posted a video where Steve Dispensa, VP of Enterprise Management at Microsoft, details how Windows 11 improves performance on existing hardware compared to Windows 10.
StartIsBack brings back labels and ungrouped icons to Windows 11’s taskbar
To say at least, not everyone is happy with how Microsoft has changed the taskbar and Start menu in Windows 11. Besides quite a radical redesign, Microsoft removed lots of popular features for no apparent reason. Users can no longer move the taskbar, and the left-click menu is gone, icons are always grouped with no option to turn on labels, and the Start menu itself requires more clicks to get to the needed apps. Where Microsoft fails, third-party app developers thrive. Although Windows 11 is one month from the public release, you can already get a dozen of apps to fix Windows 11's annoyances. "StartIsBack" is one such app to make the Start menu and taskbar in Windows 11 more convenient.
Windows 11 to get an updated Photos app with a new design
Panos Panay, head of Windows & Devices, posted another teaser on his Twitter. This time it is dedicated to the new version of the Photos app for Windows 11. Members of the Windows Insider program are likely to receive an update in the coming weeks.
Microsoft Start is a brand new News service from Redmond
Microsoft has announced the a new service, Microsoft Start, which aims to bring news and content from trusted publishers together in one place. It is based on what was used for MSN and Microsoft News, but has improved machine learning algorithms and a dedicated team of moderators that will handle content curation.
