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Microsoft wants to modernize more Windows 11 apps, improve performance
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a subset of the .NET framework exclusive to Windows and Microsoft has some plans to update it.
Microsoft wants you to ditch Mail & Calendar on Windows 11 for better security
Microsoft wants you to ditch Mail & Calendar on Windows 11 for better security and better features like rich messaging and Copilot.
Microsoft removes “Copilot provider” app mistakenly added to Windows 11 by Edge
Microsoft added the Copilot chat provider to all editions of Windows through Microsoft Edge 123, but has now removed it. After installing Microsoft Edge 123.0.2420.65 on March 28, 2024, a suspicious 8KB Copilot entry was spotted under installed apps.
You can restore WordPad in Windows 11 24H2
Windows 11 24H2 wipes all the deprecated apps including Wordpad. But you can bring the good-old text editor back and run it on 24H2.
Windows 11 KB5039307 tests new features and clutter-free UI for taskbar
Windows 11 build 22635.3790 has many hidden settings related to the Taskbar like shortening the date/time and hiding the notification bell. Previously, it debuted with the Start menu companion feature for Phone Link, which lets you quickly check phone stats and conversations in the sidebar.
Windows Update will include more Microsoft products, including Visual Studio
Starting from the August 2024 security patch for Windows 11, Microsoft will include security updates for Visual Studio in addition to the regular OS and driver updates offered through Windows Update.
Microsoft is killing off Windows 11’s Win + C shortcut as Copilot becomes a...
Microsoft is releasing new updates to disable the Win + C keyboard shortcut in Windows 11 22H2 or newer versions and Windows 11 24H2 will ship without this keyboard shortcut.
You can still restore Windows 10 File Explorer in Windows 11 24H2
Some users still feel that the old Windows 10 File Explorer was much faster and more reliable. But Microsoft is done with that old idea. Fortunately, there is a way to get the old File Explorer with the Ribbon UI back in Windows 11.
Microsoft is updating the Windows 11 Start Menu UI with new Android integration
After introducing many new features for Phone Link in the last few months, the company is adding a Phone Link companion panel in the Start menu.
Microsoft doc says Wi-Fi 7 is limited to Windows 11 24H2, at least for...
Windows 11 24H2 is available on Copilot+ PCs only, but it will also be available on all existing hardware in September or October. One...
Windows 11 Photos app finally adds a Microsoft Paint-like dynamic zoom slider
The default image viewer/editor app for Windows aka Photos is getting a bunch of viewer and import improvements. All these improvements are available with the Photos app version 2024.11060.20004.0 or higher.
Windows 11 feature that extracts texts from Android rolls out to everyone
Microsoft has been focusing a lot on the Phone Link experience in Windows. Now you can scan text from photos in Phone Link and copy it.
Windows 11 24H2 improves gaming, peripherals support on ARM
Windows 11 24H2 update has finally arrived. This version update includes Microsoft’s emulation engine - Prism, and other gaming-centric features.
Microsoft Edge is getting more AI features, including Copilot in screenshot tool
After adding Copilot to many areas in Edge, Microsoft is toying with the idea of Copilot in the screenshot feature.
Microsoft confirms multiple issues in Windows 11’s 2024 security updates
Three new issues have crept into Windows 11. It includes a problem with the Windows 11 edition update, the Photos app failing to start, and Cross Device Experience Host’s (CDEH) high CPU usage. Let’s discuss them in detail.
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