Here's how to remove folders from This PC in Windows 11 if you don't like to see Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, Downloads, and Desktop in a dedicated section. There are two methods to delete those folders from the This PC location in File Explorer.
Surface Book 1, Pro 4, and Laptop 3 received new firmware updates
Here are the latest firmware updates available for a bunch of Surface computers. This time, new patches are available Surface Pro 4, the original Surface Book, and Surface Laptop 3. Here is what is new in those updates.
You can now install WSL with a single command on Windows 10 version 2004+
Microsoft has updated Windows 10 with a new capability. WSL users can now install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with a single command, wsl --install
. This command is one of the improvements included in the second version of WSL.
Another look at a redesigned Paint UI in Windows 11
Windows 11 has already received several previews builds with significant improvements and refinements, but Microsoft still has some treats up in its sleeves for the new OS. Windows Insiders are yet to receive Android apps support and a fancy new Chat app for Microsoft Teams integration (the latter is available for some insiders in the Dev channel).
Microsoft starts rolling out Edge 92 for Android
Microsoft is finally delivering its long-promised major update for the Edge browser on Android. The company started rolling out Edge 92 for Google's mobile operating system. It contains quite a lot of significant changes, both visible and under-the-hood.
Winaero Tweaker 1.30 is here, allows you to move Windows 11 taskbar, and more!
I am happy to release Winaero Tweaker for all interested users. It is version 1.30, and it comes with a number of new features for both Windows 11 and other supported Windows versions. I support Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7. However, Windows 7 users must install .NET 4.5 to continue using the app. Well, I guess you already know this. Here's what's new.
Microsoft released Preview updates for Windows 10 2004, 20H2, and 21H1
Microsoft today released a new Preview update to users of Windows 10 version 2004, 20H2, and 21H1, which share the common base. The released patch is KB5004296, and it comes with a huge list of fixes.
Microsoft Store gets several UX improvements on Windows 11
Microsoft released an update for the new Microsoft Store app on Windows 11. Version 22107.1401.6.0 brings several user experience improvements and various "under the hood" changes. According to Rudy Huyn, principal architect at Microsoft Store, the latest update improves the installation experience, media, ratings, and reviews.
Windows 11 is now available in the Beta channel, no Dev build this week
As we move closer to the public release of Windows 11 somewhere this fall, Microsoft is expanding the scope of testing to get more feedback. Up until today, Windows 11 was available only in the Dev channel of the Windows Insider program. Now, users can install the latest operating system from Microsoft using the Beta channel.
How to Enable Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 11
You can enable Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 11, if you are not happy with the default Photos app used since Windows 10. Microsoft is using the Photos app as the default image viewer. Luckily, the classic Windows Photo Viewer remains available. You just need to activate it to get it working.