✴️ Panos Panay insists that Windows 11 is all about quality
Recently Microsoft announced that Windows 11 was now ready for broad deployment. The company probably feels so because it has seen a massive adoption, twice that of Windows 10, says Microsoft.
At Computex 2022, Panos Panay again mentioned that quality of the OS was still the highest priority for the WinduTows 11 development team.
Here's the most important thing for our team, quality, quality, quality. People using it are finding the quality in the product, which has just been awesome. That also translates to product satisfaction. It is the highest product satisfaction of any version of Windows we've ever shipped. You kind of see that.
Check out his speech on YouTube.
Recently Microsoft announced that Windows 11 was now ready for broad deployment. The company probably feels so because it has seen a massive adoption, twice that of Windows 10, says Microsoft.
At Computex 2022, Panos Panay again mentioned that quality of the OS was still the highest priority for the WinduTows 11 development team.
Here's the most important thing for our team, quality, quality, quality. People using it are finding the quality in the product, which has just been awesome. That also translates to product satisfaction. It is the highest product satisfaction of any version of Windows we've ever shipped. You kind of see that.
Check out his speech on YouTube.
🐞 Windows 11 CPU usage reporting appears to be broken
During a test run of Lara Croft Shadow of the Tomb Raider (SotTR), the software developer of the 'CapFrameX' tool, noticed a strange behavior of the OS for reporting game performance on the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. A screne that causes intensive load on the hardware was reported with a weirdly low CPU value. Only one of the 16 threads was showing the actual usage data.
There are a number of messages on the Microsoft forum, where a user reported something similar. For him, Task Manager usage is very high or at a 100% whereas Xbox Game Bar and the MSI Dragon Centre are showing far lower usages. The first report there comes from 2019, with more and more users joining conversation and confirming the defect in 2022.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-cpu-usage-reporting-appears-to-be-broken/
During a test run of Lara Croft Shadow of the Tomb Raider (SotTR), the software developer of the 'CapFrameX' tool, noticed a strange behavior of the OS for reporting game performance on the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. A screne that causes intensive load on the hardware was reported with a weirdly low CPU value. Only one of the 16 threads was showing the actual usage data.
There are a number of messages on the Microsoft forum, where a user reported something similar. For him, Task Manager usage is very high or at a 100% whereas Xbox Game Bar and the MSI Dragon Centre are showing far lower usages. The first report there comes from 2019, with more and more users joining conversation and confirming the defect in 2022.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-cpu-usage-reporting-appears-to-be-broken/
🔁 Windows 10 Build 19044.1739 (KB5014023) is out to the Release Preview channel Insiders with fixes
Microsoft today release a new optional "C" update for Windows 10, version 21H2. It won't install automatically and targets devices running on the Release Preview channel.
Feature-wise, it is an update that improves reliability and stability of the OS. Most fixes resolve various app crashes. The list of fixes:
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-10-build-19044-1739-kb5014023-hits-the-release-preview-channel-with-fixes/
Microsoft today release a new optional "C" update for Windows 10, version 21H2. It won't install automatically and targets devices running on the Release Preview channel.
Feature-wise, it is an update that improves reliability and stability of the OS. Most fixes resolve various app crashes. The list of fixes:
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-10-build-19044-1739-kb5014023-hits-the-release-preview-channel-with-fixes/
🛍Microsoft Store now accepts Win32 apps, any of them
✅ The first day of the Build 2022 developer conference highlights an impressive change in the Microsoft Store. Microsoft now accepts Win32 application from everyone.
➕Microsoft is also opening Microsoft Advertising platform for developers who can promote their apps in the Microsoft Store. But to use it, the developer must have an account with at least one published application.
➕The company has added a direct action linked to the Microsoft Store to the search results on Windows. So that you can quickly jump to the installation of the app right from the search window.
➕Finally, Microsoft Store will allow you to quickly restore the apps from your library. It will be similar to how you set up a new smartphone running iOS or Android.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-store-now-accepts-win32-apps-any-of-them/
✅ The first day of the Build 2022 developer conference highlights an impressive change in the Microsoft Store. Microsoft now accepts Win32 application from everyone.
➕Microsoft is also opening Microsoft Advertising platform for developers who can promote their apps in the Microsoft Store. But to use it, the developer must have an account with at least one published application.
➕The company has added a direct action linked to the Microsoft Store to the search results on Windows. So that you can quickly jump to the installation of the app right from the search window.
➕Finally, Microsoft Store will allow you to quickly restore the apps from your library. It will be similar to how you set up a new smartphone running iOS or Android.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-store-now-accepts-win32-apps-any-of-them/
😲 Windows 11 will get support for third-party widgets before the end of the year
Widget support from third-party developers will appear in the Windows 11 operating system before the end of this year. Microsoft announced this at the Build 2022 annual developer conference.
Unfortunately, Microsoft didn't reveal any extra details on the widget development for Windows 11. However, the Redmond firm has already started testing widgets for the desktop in the current Insider builds. You can now enable the Desktop search widget in the Dev channel builds.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-will-get-support-for-third-party-widgets-before-the-end-of-the-year/
Widget support from third-party developers will appear in the Windows 11 operating system before the end of this year. Microsoft announced this at the Build 2022 annual developer conference.
Unfortunately, Microsoft didn't reveal any extra details on the widget development for Windows 11. However, the Redmond firm has already started testing widgets for the desktop in the current Insider builds. You can now enable the Desktop search widget in the Dev channel builds.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-will-get-support-for-third-party-widgets-before-the-end-of-the-year/
🗞Microsoft is bringing third-party widgets to Windows 11 this year
Microsoft announced today at the annual Build Developers Conference that it wants to bring support for third-party widgets to Windows 11 later this year. Redmonds will give developers access to Windows 11 widgets for win32 or PWA apps this year.Currently Windows 11 Widgets System It is limited to native widgets developed by Microsoft, and as you can guess, we have a few examples. Microsoft has developed widgets for some of its apps, such as Outlook and To Do, but others are more web-based, displaying things like the weather or news in dedicated widget panels.“Panos Panayi”, the director of devices and Microsoft Windows, announced the positive reaction of users to the widgets:“We draw on customer feedback on widgets. People enjoy quick access to the content that is most important to them with an approach that does not stop them. This year you can start building widgets for your Win32 and PWA apps in Windows 11.
Microsoft announced today at the annual Build Developers Conference that it wants to bring support for third-party widgets to Windows 11 later this year. Redmonds will give developers access to Windows 11 widgets for win32 or PWA apps this year.Currently Windows 11 Widgets System It is limited to native widgets developed by Microsoft, and as you can guess, we have a few examples. Microsoft has developed widgets for some of its apps, such as Outlook and To Do, but others are more web-based, displaying things like the weather or news in dedicated widget panels.“Panos Panayi”, the director of devices and Microsoft Windows, announced the positive reaction of users to the widgets:“We draw on customer feedback on widgets. People enjoy quick access to the content that is most important to them with an approach that does not stop them. This year you can start building widgets for your Win32 and PWA apps in Windows 11.
✨ Windows 11 Build 22000.708 add Windows Spotlight for Desktop to the stable version of the OS
Microsoft reissued the KB5014019 patch, which was first available last week, on May 19. The patch was initially released to Insiders running Windows 11 in the Release Preview channel. Today, it is available to everyone on the stable version of the OS. So, if you want to add Windows Spotlight to Desktop, you can install this update.
After restarting Windows 11, you will be able to enable Windows Spotlight on the desktop.
The rest didn't change since the Release Preview patch. The full list of changes is here.
Microsoft reissued the KB5014019 patch, which was first available last week, on May 19. The patch was initially released to Insiders running Windows 11 in the Release Preview channel. Today, it is available to everyone on the stable version of the OS. So, if you want to add Windows Spotlight to Desktop, you can install this update.
After restarting Windows 11, you will be able to enable Windows Spotlight on the desktop.
The rest didn't change since the Release Preview patch. The full list of changes is here.
ℹ️Microsoft actually confirmed Windows 11 22H2 RTM build and its release date
There is a new post on the Tech Community forum for hardware partners. It is aboute to the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP). The RTM build of version 22H2 is clearly mentioned:
Windows 11, version 22H2 certification build
Minimum acceptable build for Windows 11, version 22H2 certification is RTM build(i.e. 22621).
The company also announced that they start accepting WHCP program submissions for Windows 11 version 22H2 on May 31. Applications will be accepted until September 5, 2022. This means that the public release of the first major update for Windows 11 should be expected at the end of September or in October 2022.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-actually-confirmed-windows-11-22h2-rtm-build-and-its-release-date/
There is a new post on the Tech Community forum for hardware partners. It is aboute to the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP). The RTM build of version 22H2 is clearly mentioned:
Windows 11, version 22H2 certification build
Minimum acceptable build for Windows 11, version 22H2 certification is RTM build(i.e. 22621).
The company also announced that they start accepting WHCP program submissions for Windows 11 version 22H2 on May 31. Applications will be accepted until September 5, 2022. This means that the public release of the first major update for Windows 11 should be expected at the end of September or in October 2022.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-actually-confirmed-windows-11-22h2-rtm-build-and-its-release-date/
🇫🇷 Windows Subsystem for Android is coming to 5 more countries
Currently, it is only available in the US, but enthusiasts can get it working anywhere by installing it manually. Microsoft has announced that users in France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the UK will also soon be able to officially test WSA.
WSA comes with the Amazon app store that only shows the Android applications that have been tested for compatibility with WSA. Microsoft claimed at Build 2022 that it will now receive a new portion of apps every month.
Meanwhile, you can sideload Android APKs directly to use more on WSA. Also, you can install Google Play on WSA and enjoy the full set of apps available on regular smartphones and tablets.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-subsystem-for-android-is-coming-to-5-more-countries/
Currently, it is only available in the US, but enthusiasts can get it working anywhere by installing it manually. Microsoft has announced that users in France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the UK will also soon be able to officially test WSA.
WSA comes with the Amazon app store that only shows the Android applications that have been tested for compatibility with WSA. Microsoft claimed at Build 2022 that it will now receive a new portion of apps every month.
Meanwhile, you can sideload Android APKs directly to use more on WSA. Also, you can install Google Play on WSA and enjoy the full set of apps available on regular smartphones and tablets.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-subsystem-for-android-is-coming-to-5-more-countries/
🆕Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25126 is out to the Dev Channel
In earlier released builds, you could go to Settings > Accounts to manage your Microsoft 365 subscription. Starting with today's build, you can also view all supported Office perpetual products such as Office 2021 or Office 2019 associated with your account.
It will allow you to view all supported Microsoft 365 Office products licensed to your account and you can view details about your product or install Office by clicking the “View Details” button.
Besides, there are several fixes. Upgrading to the latest Insider Preview Build should no longer cause a BSoD for some. If explorer.exe has hung, that should no longer hang Task Manager.
👉 More details in the official announcement.
In earlier released builds, you could go to Settings > Accounts to manage your Microsoft 365 subscription. Starting with today's build, you can also view all supported Office perpetual products such as Office 2021 or Office 2019 associated with your account.
It will allow you to view all supported Microsoft 365 Office products licensed to your account and you can view details about your product or install Office by clicking the “View Details” button.
Besides, there are several fixes. Upgrading to the latest Insider Preview Build should no longer cause a BSoD for some. If explorer.exe has hung, that should no longer hang Task Manager.
👉 More details in the official announcement.
Clipchamp got a new icon! 🔥
In the fall of 2021, Microsoft bought the startup Clipchamp, which developed the service of the same name for creating and editing videos in a web browser.
Later, Microsoft included Clipchamp in Windows 11 as a system application, while retaining the original icon (logo) of the service, which stood out noticeably from the Fluent icons of other system applications.
Now, literally today or yesterday, Microsoft released an update to Clipchamp in the Dev channel (or not only in the Dev channel?). It's hard to say what changes were made at first glance, but the new Fluent-style app icon immediately caught my eye.
In the fall of 2021, Microsoft bought the startup Clipchamp, which developed the service of the same name for creating and editing videos in a web browser.
Later, Microsoft included Clipchamp in Windows 11 as a system application, while retaining the original icon (logo) of the service, which stood out noticeably from the Fluent icons of other system applications.
Now, literally today or yesterday, Microsoft released an update to Clipchamp in the Dev channel (or not only in the Dev channel?). It's hard to say what changes were made at first glance, but the new Fluent-style app icon immediately caught my eye.
💡 How to Enable Desktop Stickers in Windows 11, build 22621 and above
Topics reviewed:
🔹Enable Stickers in Windows 11
🔹Manage desktop stickers in Windows 11
🔸Add stickers to the desktop wallpaper
🔸Resize or move a sticker
🔸Delete stickers from the desktop
🔹Disable Desktop Stickers in Windows 11
🔹Ready-to-use REG files
👉 https://winaero.com/how-to-enable-desktop-stickers-in-windows-11-build-22621-and-above/
Topics reviewed:
🔹Enable Stickers in Windows 11
🔹Manage desktop stickers in Windows 11
🔸Add stickers to the desktop wallpaper
🔸Resize or move a sticker
🔸Delete stickers from the desktop
🔹Disable Desktop Stickers in Windows 11
🔹Ready-to-use REG files
👉 https://winaero.com/how-to-enable-desktop-stickers-in-windows-11-build-22621-and-above/