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.
Windows 11 OOBE secrets: Autopilot information and Developer console
One of the lesser known features of Windows 11's Out-of-Box-Experience are hotkeys. Perhaps everyone knows that pressing Shift + F10. But only a few people know that there are more of them. In Windows 11, there are keyboard shortcuts to open hidden secret Autopilot information and Developer Console screens.
Microsoft has officially announced Smartphone as a webcam feature
The Redmond firm has officially announced a new feature in Windows 11: The ability to use your smartphone's Camera as a webcam in desktop apps. Being part of the most recent "Moment 5" update, it is gradually coming to Insiders on all channels.
What’s new in Windows 11 Moment 5 Update
Today on February 29, Microsoft started to release Windows 11 Moment 5. The new version of the OS adds several new features and quality of life changes, including Snap Layouts, sharing, and accessibility improvements. Copilot now resides in the system tray, you can rename your PC in the Settings app and use your smartphone's camera as a webcam.
Microsoft announced DirectSR API for efficient image scaling
Microsoft has officially introduced the DirectSR API, which aims to simplify the integration of image scaling technologies into game development projects. This API serves as a unified solution for utilizing upscaling technologies from various vendors such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, allowing developers to use one set of code for different technologies.
Windows 11 version 22H2 will receive optional updates until June 2024
Microsoft has recently started force-updating PCs running Windows 11 version 22H2 to the latest version 23H2. Windows 11 version 22H2 nears its end of life. But here is a bit of good news. Non-security updates will continue to be available for Windows 11 22H2 as optional downloads until June 26, 2024.
Copilot can now replace Google Assistant on Android
Android users can now set Microsoft Copilot as their default assistant instead of the one from Google. This follows the suit of the ChatGPT app, which was previously spotted as having the same capabilities.
But it is still a work in progress, so Microsoft is testing the new option among Copilot Beta users.
Windows 11 KB5034765 fails to install on some PCs with error code 0x800F0922
Microsoft has confirmed that KB5034765 fails to install on some PCs with error code 0x800F0922 Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.
Edge 122 introduces a new sidebar button, here’s how to disable it
With the latest Edge 122 release, Microsoft has added a new button to the Edge toolbar. It allows hiding the sidebar with a single click. But it only appears when you turn off the Copilot.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3212 (Beta) includes new weather icons
Microsoft releases a new Beta channel build of Windows 11 23H2. Build 22635.3212 comes with a few fixes, and also includes a new set of weather icons for the taskbar. The Widget pane itself includes now a special section to show the recent notifications you may be missing.
