Google Chrome developers are reportedly working on automatic micropayments for site monetization (Web Monetization), which will allow you to automatically pay to site owners for viewing their content. The transactions are assumed to be quiet and done without a confirmation from the user. Google considers this as a good alternative to ads on websites.
Winaero Tweaker 1.62.1 is available with fixes and one new feature
Winaero Tweaker 1.62 1.62.1 is here. It is a minor release that aims at fixing bugs and inconveniences introduced in the previous version.
- Fixed invalid version report for Windows 11 22H2/23H2. It should now also recognize 24H2.
- The option to hide the 'Home' page in Settings is now visible in Windows 11 22H2.
- Fixed a crash in import/export.
- Fixed a crash in File Explorer classic options
- New feature: Lock with BitLocker drive context menu option to lock an unlocked drive with ease.
Version 1.62.1
Version 1.62.1, issued on February 15, adds four more fixes. The following options were incorrectly reporting their "enabled" status and appeared unchecked when you open the appropriate page.
* Ads & Unwanted Apps > Personalized Ads
* Ads & Unwanted Apps > Tailored Experiences
* Boot and logon > Disable Lock Screen
* Context menus > Unblock downloaded files
* Windows 11 > Disable Copilot
Now they show the feature state properly.
Download Winaero Tweaker 1.62.1
You can download Winaero Tweaker using the following links.
- Download Winaero Tweaker from Winaero
- Download Winaero Tweaker from the official mirror.
- Download Winaero Tweaker from the Telegram channel <-- I always upload the app to the Telegram for your convenience.
Other resources.
Release History | The list of Winaero Tweaker features | Winaero Tweaker FAQ
Cumulative updates for Windows 11/10, February 13, 2024
Microsoft has released a new portion of cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. Such updates do not bring with them drastic changes, as their goal is to close vulnerabilities and improve reliability. In some cases, Microsoft ships with them minor improvements to usability.
Sudo for Windows 11 actually runs on Windows 10 and Windows 7
It is not for only Windows 11: The recently announced Sudo tool for Windows has been successfully installed in Windows 10 and even in aged Windows 7. And it does its work without issues. The only missing thing is configuration options in the settings app. But the sudo tool can be configured from the command line.
Many PCs won’t be able to run Windows 11 24H2 due to a new POPCNT requirement
With Windows 11 24H2 Microsoft is tightening the screws, leaving even more PCs officially incompatible with the OS. A newly discovered change in hardware requirements reveals that core files now require a new CPU instruction, POPCNT. If your hardware doesn't support it, the OS will not boot, and there is no way to bypass this change.
Build 26052 hidden gems: New voice options, updated taskbar thumbnails, and more
The recently released Windows 11 Build 26052 (Dev & Canary) comes with a number of hidden features that aren't mentioned in the release notes, and not exposed anywhere in the UI. One of the new features allows Windows 11 to synthesize your voice and response on your behalf when you are away. Another one reveals new taskbar thumbnails with advanced information about the running apps, and new animations.
How to enable Sudo for Windows
You can now enable sudo in Windows 11 to elevate console and GUI apps from the command prompt with minimum efforts. Microsoft has published the source code of the new tool on GitHub. But by default, sudo is disabled in Windows, but we will now learn how to enable it.
Microsoft has officially introduced quick actions for Copilot
Shortly after being discovered by enthusiasts, Microsoft officially introduced Quick Actions for Copilot. They are currently apply to the text content and allow you to perform AI-powered manipulations with the clipboard.
Windows 11 version 24H2 is officially confirmed
Microsoft has announced that the upcoming major update to the Windows operating system, set for the release this fall, will be Windows 11 version 24H2. It won't be Windows 12, as many expected. The announcement is part of the latest Windows 11 Insider release notes for the Build 26052 (Dev and Canary).
Microsoft has added Copilot to Notepad, updated Snipping Tool
Microsoft is rolling out updates for the inbox Snipping Tool and Notepad apps. They will be available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. The Snipping Tool now supports drawing basic shapes, and Notepad has got Copilot integration.
