Not so long ago, AMD and Microsoft acknowledged two problems users with AMD-based computers would encounter after upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Due to increased L3 cache latency, performance in games and memory-sensitive apps might decrease down to 15%. To make things worse, the first cumulative update for Windows 11 increased latencies even more. Also, motherboards would fail to detect the most powerful core and assign demanding tasks to that core (CPPC). As a result, users experience even more performance dips.
How to Track Android App Compatibility with Windows 11
Android apps support is one of the biggest changes in Windows 11 (and the most exciting for many) Microsoft failed to deliver on day one. The current stable version of Windows 11 lacks Android apps compatibility, but the feature is now getting closer to the public release. On October 20, 2021, Microsoft released the first version of the Android apps subsystem to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel.
How to Sideload Apps in Windows 11 Subsystem for Android from APK file
Here's how to sideload apps from APK file in Windows 11 Subsystem for Android (WSA). Microsoft has finally made WSA available for the public testing. In addition to the Amazon Store app source, you can can sideload Android apps.
Windows Terminal Preview 1.12 is out, can be set as your default console
Microsoft today released a new preview version of Windows Terminal 1.12. The new update brought with it some very useful features. For instance, You can now set the stable version of Windows Terminal as the default terminal in Windows 11, including Insider Preview builds from the Dev channel.
PowerToys is getting a new cursor finding feature
Microsoft recently released a new experimental (beta) version of PowerToys. Release 0.48.1 adds a tool that allows users to mute a microphone and disable a webcam with a single keystroke. Before shipping the new utility in the stable channel (Video Conference Mute is still a public preview), Microsoft is already working on a new tool to expand the default feature set in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
New firmware brings Windows 11-specific battery improvements for Surface Pro 7
A couple of days ago, Microsoft released the October 2021 firmware update for Surface Laptop 2 and business-oriented Surface Pro 7 Plus. New firmware is now available for more Surface computers. This time, Surface Pro 7 and Surface Studio 2 owners can download the October 2021 firmware update.
Edge Dev 96.0.1047.2 is out with Citations for Collections and UI improvements
A new Dev build of Microsoft Edge is available for download. Existing Dev channel users will receive it automatically. Edge Dev 96.0.1047.2 is notable for bringing the Citations feature to Collections, adding Super-Duper Secure mode to the Linux version of the browser, and more.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22483 released in the Dev channel
Microsoft just released a new build to Insiders in the Dev channel. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22483 only includes general improvements and bug fixes. There is no single new feature.
Windows Update Expired – here is what does it mean
If you see the update expired note for a patch in Windows Update release notes, don't be surprised. Microsoft explains Windows update expiration policies.
Microsoft has started testing Android apps on Windows 11
Microsoft has announced testing of the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), which is designed to run Android apps on Windows 11. The new feature is currently only available to Insiders in the US running Windows 11 releases in the Beta channel.
