At Gamescom 2021, Microsoft announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming, formerly known as Project xCloud, will be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X & S consoles later this year. The company said that it will continue to be part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Also, some members of the Xbox Insider program will be able to evaluate the service before its official launch on consoles.
Microsoft Store on Windows 11 has got Library sorting improvements
Microsoft just updated the built-in Store app on Windows 11 by adding new sorting options in the library. Instead of the filter button that opens a huge pane above the list of apps, it now provides a compact drop-down menu with extra options.
The final Chromium 94-based build of Edge hits the Dev channel
Microsoft today released the last Edge 94 build in the Dev channel. Version 94.0.992.1 comes with a few new features, and includes various fixes and improvements. The next Edge build based on Chromium 94 will be released in the Beta channel. The Dev channel will be then updated with builds based on version 95.
Windows PowerToys get visual updates similar to Windows 11 UI
A major visual update is on the way to PowerToys users. Its settings dialog will soon have colorful icons in settings for option categories, updated controls and boxes. Its appearance replicates the Settings app of Windows 11.
Windows 11 has different sounds for Dark and Light themes
Windows 11, the latest version of the operating system, comes with a set of brand new sounds. They are soft and light, so many users like them a lot. But what remained unknown is that sounds will change when you switch to dark mode and back.
Windows 11 Add Separators and Spacers to Start Menu and Taskbar
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.
