Here is how to disable the Lock Screen in Windows 11 if you find it unnecessary or irritating. Some users don't like that they need to do additional clicks to get to the login screen or how Microsoft uses the Lock Screen in Windows 11 to push some promotions.
How to Enable or Disable Transparency in Windows 11
Here's how to enable or disable transparency in Windows 11. By default, they are enabled in Windows 11. It adds some fancy acrylic blur effect to a number of apps and components. For example, the Start menu, the Settings app, taskbar, and context menus are all using the Fluent Design style with bits of transparency.
SwiftKey now supports clipboard syncing between Android and Windows
After a couple of failed attempts to disrupt the mobile market with Windows Phone and Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft shifted its focus from building a mobile operating system to providing software for existing popular options. Several years ago, Microsoft bought SwiftKey, a popular third-party keyboard for Android and iOS. Since then, the software giant has been improving the typing experience and delivering additional features. One of the capabilities Microsoft promised long ago has finally arrived for SwiftKey users on Android.
Microsoft confirms even more printing issues in Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft has been busy fixing numerous printing issues in Windows 10 and 11, plaguing regular and business customers. While some printers manufacturers still investigate compatibility problems on Windows 11, Microsoft solved most of the known printing-related bugs in the latest cumulative updates. Unfortunately, the story about buggy printing in Windows 10 and 11 is not over, as even more issues continue showing up.
How to Disable Blur on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11
You can disable blur on the sign-in screen in Windows 11 if you don't like this effect. Windows 11 inherited it from its predecessor, which has the same look and feel since 2019.
Microsoft has issued first stable build of Edge for Linux
Unlike Microsoft Edge Legacy, which was initially exclusive to Windows 10, modern Chromium-based Edge is available on every modern and supported platform. You can download Edge for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, macOS, iOS, Android, and even Linux. The latter, though, is currently available only in preview. Linux was the last operating system Microsoft has added to the list of supported systems; no wonder the stable version is not available yet.
How to Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android in Windows 11
Here is how to uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 if you find no use for it. This feature allows users to run Android applications on Windows 11 with a native-like experience.
The first and second-gen Surface Pro X gets new Type Cover and Pen support
Microsoft continues updating its Surface computers with a new firmware that brings various bug fixes, security patches, improved compatibility, and even new features. The October 2021 firmware update is now available for the first and second-gen Surface Pro X with SQ1 and SQ2 processors with a humongous changelog.
Microsoft launched new Feedback Portal for Edge and Teams
Earlier this month, we learned about Microsoft's plans to introduce a new Feedback website for various services and apps to replace the aging UserVoice platform. It did not take too long for Microsoft to launch the Feedback portal. It is now available in preview for all users to publish their feedback about Microsoft Teams and Edge. The software giant announced the Feedback portal in a post on the Tech Community Forums.
PowerToys 0.49 is now available with the new Find My Mouse tool
PowerToys 0.49 is now available for download in the stable channel (the app technically remains a public preview). The update brings two new utilities and a host of various improvements for existing tools.
