Hello Tweaker users, here is a quick update to the previously released version 0.17. Winaero Tweaker 0.17.1 resolves the hanging 'Export Specific Firewall Rules' page issue, fixes a bug in the 'Disable Windows Update' option for Windows 10 Home users, and, also comes with a new feature that users request a lot from me in the last few days.
WSL Will Get DirectX Support in Linux with 21H1 Builds
Microsoft is adding DirectX support to Linux distros running in a WSL 2 environment. The change goes live with first 21H1 builds from the Iron (Fe) branch in the Fast Ring, which are expected to come this June.
Microsoft to bring some Windows 10X features to Windows 10
Microsoft has revealed that the company plans to port some of the Windows 10X exclusive features to the regular desktop editions of Windows 10. Also, the company is about to "reinvest" into classic Windows 10.
Microsoft expands HoloLens 2 to 15 new countries
HoloLens 2 adds 15 new markets in this Autumn. It will become available for sale online and in official Microsoft Stores.
Microsoft Edge is spotted running on Linux
During the Build 2020, Microsoft has demoed Microsoft Edge browser running on Linux for the first time. This means that the company hasn't abandoned the open-source platform and is still working to support it in Edge.
Project Reunion aims to unify UWP and Win32 development on Windows 10
Microsoft has introduced a new project. Named 'Project Reunion', it is Microsoft’s new attempt at unifying app development for Windows 10.
Microsoft Edge Receives Sidebar Search, Pinterest Integration
Microsoft has announced a couple of new features that are coming to Microsoft Edge this year. One of them is the ability to share Collections to Pinterest, and the other one is Sidebar Search.
Edge Dev 84.0.516.1 Features Media Casting, Quieter Notifications, and More
Microsoft has updated the Dev channel of the Microsoft Edge browser with a new build, 84.0.516.1. The build comes with a few new features, and plenty of fixes.
Microsoft Has Introduced Windows Package Manager Client (winget)
Windows 10 is getting a new tool, winget. It is a package manager that allows bulk installing apps and dev tools required for building a developer environment in a new or existing Windows installation, in a minimal amount of time.
Microsoft is Adding Linux GUI app support to WSL
With release of Windows 10 Build 18917, Microsoft introduced WSL 2 to Insiders, the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2. It ships a real Linux kernel with Windows that will make full system call compatibility possible. WSL 2 is now a part of Windows 10 version 2004. Today, Microsoft has announced a number of improvements that are coming to the app.
