Many users want to disable thumbnails for folders only in File Explorer, but keep previews for files. That's because those small overlays over the folder icon rarely become informative, and can't give you an idea what is in the folder. So it is better to keep them off, making File Explorer show only a big folder icon tile. But for files, thumbnail previews are pretty useful.
Microsoft will officially announce new Surface devices and new AI features in Windows 11 on March 21
Microsoft has announced an event called "New Era of Work" that will focus on the new Surface devices, the upcoming feature update for Windows 11, and the capabilities of Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot. It will happen on March 21, 2024 at 9:00am PDT (19:00 UTC+3).
Supermium Browser brings the newest Chrome engine to Windows 7, Vista and even XP
Meet the new Supermium browser, a modified version of Chrome (Chromium 122) on older Windows systems such as XP, 2003, Vista, 7, and 8.x. These OSes aren't supported by the official Chrome and Edge versions. The unofficial one allows users to log into their Google accounts, sync settings and extensions.
The Windows Studio Effects button is coming to the Windows 11 taskbar
There will soon be a new button in the Windows 11 taskbar for opening Windows Studio Effects. The latter is a suite of AI-powered audio and video effects that are applied in real time. Windows 11 Insider Build 22635.3276 (Beta) is the first release to contain it, but is currently hidden from prying eyes.
Privacy-Preserving Ads API coming to Microsoft Edge to replace third-party cookies.
Major browser makers are moving away from third-party cookie support, as they are actively used to track users' activity. They mostly lack transparency in how users' data is collected and shared. Microsoft has introduced a new Privacy-Preserving Ads API as part of this initiative.
Copilot gets plugins for Suno, Adobe Express and Spotify, comes to OneDrive
Microsoft is bringing Copilot to OneDrive. Besides, the latest update to Copilot on Windows 11 now supports plugins for Suno, Adobe Express, and Spotify, all of which are available for free. Users can now easily activate one or more plugins directly within the Copilot window.
Microsoft will unveil Surface Pro 10 OLED and Surface Laptop 6 ARM this month
Microsoft is set to unveil the highly anticipated Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 this month, bringing strong competition to the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro in terms of performance and energy efficiency. These new devices will be the first from Microsoft to support cutting-edge AI features found in the Windows 11 update coming this fall.
Microsoft drops support for Windows Subsystem for Android
Windows Subsystem for Android, or simply WSA, didn't stay long with us. Being introduced in Windows 11, it already becomes deprecated. Microsoft is ending support for it beginning March 5, 2025.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3276 (Beta) allows opening Copilot on hover
With Windows 11 Build 22635.3276, available in the Beta channel, Microsoft is testing Copilot opening on mouse hover. It will show when you move the mouse pointer over its icon.
These two tricks can significantly speed up File Explorer in Windows 11
There are two relatively simple tricks one can use to speed up File Explorer on Windows 11. The app is know to be slow, especially when you browse a folder like Downloads. Typically it contains plenty of files of different types, including archives, media files, executable files and installers, PDS, and more. File Explorer is sluggish when browsing folders like that. But here are the workarounds.
