Windows 11 is now available for users, and Microsoft wants as many people to know about its latest operating system as possible. To let you know that your device supports (or does not) Windows 11, Microsoft uses a dedicated banner in Windows Update. Also, the company now tries to convince users to upgrade to Windows 11 during the Windows 10 setup experience or OOBE (out-of-box experience). Users on Reddit report spotting the offer when setting up their Windows 10 computers after reset or clean installation.
Windows 11 is not compatible with apps using non-ASCII characters in the registry
On October 5, 2021, when Microsoft launched Windows 11, the company also published a list of known issues in the new operating system. Customers affected by those bugs are not receiving Windows 11 via Windows Update unless they apply a workaround or receive a fix. Initially, the list of known issues in Windows 11 contained a bug related to the Cốc Cốc browser. Now Microsoft updated it with more information about the underlying problem.
The latest version of WinRAR integrates into Windows 11’s context menus
There is no argument that Windows 11 has neat new context menus, but those putting function over form quite clearly hate them. Until developers figure out how to place their apps into the modern context menus in Windows 11, users need to make an additional click to access all functions and third-party app integrations. The good thing is that some developers have already learned how to utilize the new context menus. WinRAR is one of the first apps to offer integration with the context menus in Windows 11.
How to Enable Battery Saver in Windows 11
There are several ways to enable Battery Saver in Windows 11, which we will review in today's post. Battery Saver is an essential part of power management in Windows-based laptops and tablets. It allows you to prolong the battery life by disabling background activities, limiting notification, and slightly reducing the overall performance.
How to Change Text Size in Windows 11
In this article, we will show you how to change the text size in Windows 11. Windows 11 has many different accessibility settings to make the user experience comfortable for everyone. If you find the default text size in Windows 11 too small, the operating system allows changing it using several methods.
Remove and Uninstall Widgets from Windows 11
It is now possible to remove and uninstall Widgets from Windows 11. Widgets is a new feature of the OS that brings latest news, weather forecast, stocks, and similar information to your Desktop with a click. You can consider them as an improved version of the News and Interest taskbar panel, which is available in Windows 10.
Notepad is getting a Windows 11 restyling, here’s how it looks
Microsoft has already updated a number of built-in apps to match the brand new look of Windows 11. Those include Paint, Snipping Tool, Alarms and Clocks, and a number of others. The time has come for Notepad. A Microsoft engineer posted a couple of screenshots of the updated Notepad app on his Twitter.
Windows 11 Store Supports Compact Mode
The Windows 11 operating system comes with an updated Microsoft Store app that comes with a new user interface. It is also well-optimized for performance and usability than the previous implementation of the Store. Among the officially announced changes, there is one thing which wasn't yet announced - Compact Mode.
Chrome gets a flag to enable PWA uninstall in Windows Settings
You may remember that Google Chrome has the ability to remove an installed PWA using Settings and/or Control Panel. When enabled, it allows adds the appropriate Uninstall option to the Start menu shortcut context menu for installed PWAs. Well, Google goes further with this feature, and has added a flag to quickly enable or disable this functionality in the browser.
Old Classic Sticky Notes for Windows 11
Here is how to get the old classic Sticky Notes for Windows 11. The newest OS from Redmond includes a UWP app for keeping your notes. While it has exclusive and useful features, some users prefer the old classic Sticky Notes app which was included to Windows 10 prior to Anniversary Update.
