Windows 11’s PowerToys could upgrade right-click menu with “file actions” feature
Windows 11's right-click menu may soon get a new 'file actions' menu in PowerToys, offering advanced file management options in one place.
Microsoft won’t reveal Windows 11 24H2 release date just yet, but it’s around the...
"Windows 11 24H2 is coming out next week" is a headline that you might see today, but that's not the case. Microsoft has dismissed the reports and clarified that Windows 11 24H2 is not coming out next week. Does that mean the update has been delayed? Not really.
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 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.