This post will show you how to add separators and spacers to the Start menu and taskbar in Windows 11. Windows 11 has a fresh Start menu and taskbar with a new design and capabilities. Unfortunately, some of the useful Start menu features from Windows 10 are missing in Windows 11. The most notable omissions are folders, groups, and the inability to move the taskbar around.
Microsoft warns about potential instabilities and bugs in upcoming Windows 11 builds
Since the first public build of Windows 11 a couple of months ago, the new operating system from Microsoft has been relatively stable, providing users with the ability to run Windows 11 on primary machines (we do not recommend doing that). While current Windows 11 preview builds work well, Microsoft warns that things are about to get a little rough. In an email to Windows insiders, the Software giant warned testers about potential instabilities in upcoming builds. The company recommends switching from the Dev channel to the Beta channel while the program allows that.
Add Show Desktop Shortcut to Taskbar in Windows 11
You can add the Show Desktop shortcut to the taskbar in Windows 11. It will be similar to the button that could be found in the taskbar of Windows XP and Windows Vista. Before Windows 7, all Windows versions had a special shortcut next to the Start menu button. It allowed users to show the Desktop and minimize all windows with a single click.
Google Chrome receives a Mute button in Global Media Controls
A small but useful update is on the way to the Global Media Controls flyout in Google Chrome. Canary users can spot a new "Mute" button that allows disable the sound for the media stream with ease.
Edge gets free-form text boxes support for the PDF Viewer
A couple of months ago, Microsoft updated the roadmap for Edge, providing more information about the upcoming changes and new features. According to Microsoft, Edge 94 is on track to receive a significant update for the built-in PDF Viewer. One of the biggest changes coming soon is the free-form text boxes support. Microsoft is now rolling out the feature for a limited set of Edge Insiders in the Canary Channel. It is a part of Controlled Feature Rollout, which means not all users are getting access to new capabilities right away, but Microsoft will increase the testing scope once Edge 94 gets closer to the public release.
How to Open PowerShell in Windows 11
There are several ways to open PowerShell in Windows 11. This article lists them all. PowerShell is a powerful scripting console app in Windows 11 Microsoft introduced back in 2008. Although Microsoft wants you to use Windows Terminal as your primary console app, PowerShell is still available, just like Command Prompt.
Microsoft released Windows Server 2022
A few days ago, Microsoft released Windows Server 2022. The product lost its LTSC tag with deprecation of the Semi-Annual release channel. It will be supported for 10 years.
Windows 11 is now available for Azure Virtual Desktop as a preview
Microsoft has announced that customers can run Windows 11 in preview on Azure Virtual Desktop. As you may already know, Azure Virtual Desktop allows users to run virtualized Windows instances in the cloud, allowing them to connect to them from virtually anywhere. Simply put, you can access your work files and applications remotely, not just from the office.
Surface Duo gets the August 2021 firmware update
After releasing the August 2021 firmware update for Windows-based Surface devices, Microsoft moves to its only gadget running Android, Surface Duo.
Microsoft starts rolling out the redesigned Alarms and Clock app for insiders
Alongside a new build in the Dev channel, Microsoft started rolling out the redesigned Alarms and Clock app. At the beginning of this month, Panos Panay published a teaser of the upcoming update, which is now live for Windows Insiders.
