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Windows 11 Settings is getting a dedicated “recommendations & offers” page
Windows 11 Settings will let you easily manage "Recommendation & Offers" and shifts some diagnostic data options to the new page.
Windows 11’s Phone Link now works better with Samsung phones after One UI 6.1.1
Windows 11's Phone Link now works with non-Samsung phones, but it's best with a Galaxy phone. The latest One UI 6.1.1 makes screen mirroring with Windows 11 much easier.
Hands-on: Access Android Phone storage using File Explorer in Windows 11
Hands-On: Access Phone Storage Using File Explorer in Windows 11 and bid adieu to the USB cable connection for file transfer.
Microsoft Store could soon run faster on Windows 11, gets Library and Downloads section
The Microsoft Store could benefit from Windows 11's proposed performance boost for modern apps. Microsoft is migrating the store to a .NET 9 release, and a recent update has split the "Downloads" section into "Downloads" and "Library."
Windows 11 Start menu’s Microsoft 365 account manager is finally less annoying
Windows 11 is now more aggressive in integrating Microsoft accounts, with a new Start menu design that includes the account manager, but this change has faced criticism for various reasons.
Windows 11 KB5043076 could make PCs faster, but watch out for these issues
The September 2024 Update for Windows 11 includes AMD Branch Prediction Optimization but is failing to install and causing issues like File Explorer crashes when opened from the taskbar. This update also builds upon the AMD improvement introduced in an optional update.
Dev pitches “settings scheduler” for Windows 11 PowerToys and it’s really useful
PowerToys for Windows 11 may soon allow you to automate settings scheduling, such as Wi-Fi turning on or off based on a timer. The settings scheduler also enables automatic switching to dark mode at specific times.
Microsoft Edge update could redesign Settings to rival Google Chrome
Microsoft plans to improve Settings navigation in Edge by adding quick setting suggestions and collapsible sections.
Microsoft promises “incredible performance boost” for modern Windows 11 apps
Microsoft may have found a way to make Windows App SDK-based apps run faster on Windows 11, with new tests showing up to 50% reduction in load time and 8x reduction in app size. Results may vary, and not all apps would run faster.
Microsoft will turn off ActiveX controls in Office 2024 for Windows 11 and Windows...
Microsoft will turn off ActiveX controls in Upcoming Office 2024, thereby reducing the chances of malware infestations via documents.
Original Windows Media Player is losing legacy DRM services on Windows 7, 8
Microsoft deprecates Legacy DRM services after recently removing Paint 3d, Adobe Type 1 fonts, and more features.
Microsoft’s PowerToys for Windows 11 could integrate Sysinternals Zoom tool
Microsoft PowerToys will get this awesome Sysinternals Zoom tool after recently adding Workspaces and Peek to the suite.
Windows 11 24H2 updates might fail due to “Operation is not supported” after KB5043080
Windows 11 24H2 introduces "Checkpoint Cumulative Updates" to reduce update sizes. Starting September 2024, these updates are available for Copilot+ PCs. However, updates from KB5043080 and newer could cause issues with Windows Update on Intel and AMD PCs.
Windows 10’s Start menu tests new layouts for Microsoft 365 manager
Microsoft has recently updated Windows 10 with new features, such as adding Copilot to the taskbar in an early 2024 update. Another Windows 11-like change is coming to Windows 10, with the addition of the Microsoft account manager in the Start menu.
Windows 10 KB5043064 out with multiple fixes (direct download .msu)
Windows 10 KB5043064 update out with multiple fixes (direct download .msu) but doesn't add any new features.
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