Windows 11 Build 22635.3858 is now available to Insiders in the Beta channel. It comes with the updated Alt + Tab dialog where you can clearly see if a File Explorer window has tabs. Also, the Run dialog looks better with HiDPI, along with some other features and fixes.
A bug makes Windows 11 show non-existent time zone change notifications
Microsoft is aware of a bug in Windows 11 and Windows 10 that causes the system to constantly send notifications asking to allow a time zone change. The OS detects some mysterious location change, so it asks you to accept or reject the new settings.. If you agree, the date and time settings page opens, where the time zone has not actually changed.
Microsoft has suspended the KB5039302 rollout for Windows 11 due to bugs
A few days ago, Microsoft released an optional cumulative update with code KB5039302 for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 (builds 22621.3810 and 22631.3810, respectively). After installing it, some users experienced endless computer reboots.
KB5039299 fixes the annoying “Open with” bug in Windows 10 apps
On June 25, 2024, Microsoft released the KB5039299 patch that finally fixes the annoying bug that caused native Windows 10 apps to display the "Open With" dialog box. As reported earlier, the dialog used to appear after a right-click on the program icon and selecting a the jump list task from there.
How to Enable Vertical Tabs in Firefox
Starting in Firefox 129, you can enable vertical tabs and free up vertical space. This actual on wide screen displays which are common these days. While several browsers on the market already offer such an option, it took Mozilla quite a long to implement vertical tabs. Despite having a number of extensions for the same in the own add-on store, Firefox's implementation is a core feature.
How to Uninstall Copilot in Windows 11 and 10
In this guide I will show you how to uninstall the Copilot app using different methods in Windows 11 and Windows 10. With recent updates, Microsoft has transformed Copilot from being an integral part of the OS to a standalone app. It is intended to provide you with comprehensive AI assistance by answering your questions, collecting and summarizing the local and online date.
Firefox is getting an integrated AI assistant
Mozilla has announced that they are experimenting with integrating a chatbot into Firefox. It uses advanced language models to communicate with users using the natural language. The company starts testing the new feature this week in nightly builds of Firefox.
Windows 11 will allow you to remove the Notification bell, enable shorted date in the taskbar
Windows 11 Build 22635.3790 (Beta) includes a few hidden features that weren't announced by Microsoft. Specially, there are new settings for the taskbar. You can disable the Notification bell button from the taskbar, and also enable a short date & time format for the system tray.
Here’s how to enable Phone Link flyout in the Start menu
Microsoft has started testing a new feature that will allow you to interact with a smartphone connected using the Connect to Phone app directly from the Start menu in Windows 11. The feature is currently available to some Insiders on the Beta channel in build 22635.3790, but you can enable it manually.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3790 (Beta) integrates Phone Link with the Start menu
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 version 23H2 Build 22635.3790 (KB5039307) to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. Besides several fixes, it adds close integration of the Phone Link app with the Start menu. So you can now directly manage your connected smartphone from the Start menu in Windows 11.
