Microsoft is working on a new PC Manager app
It includes features like temp file removal, startup app and process manager, a simple "threat" scanner which includes Windows Update status and default browser checks. There is also a storage analyzer that can uninstall apps and find large files.
it can save your time with the one-click "Boost" button that automatically does clean up and applies recommended settings. But here's a catch. The security tab of the app shows a "threat" if you are using anything else, say Chrome or Firefox, and suggests changing the settings to Edge.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-is-working-on-a-new-pc-manager-app-that-optimizes-windows-11-and-10/
Download: https://pcmanager.microsoft.com
It includes features like temp file removal, startup app and process manager, a simple "threat" scanner which includes Windows Update status and default browser checks. There is also a storage analyzer that can uninstall apps and find large files.
it can save your time with the one-click "Boost" button that automatically does clean up and applies recommended settings. But here's a catch. The security tab of the app shows a "threat" if you are using anything else, say Chrome or Firefox, and suggests changing the settings to Edge.
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-is-working-on-a-new-pc-manager-app-that-optimizes-windows-11-and-10/
Download: https://pcmanager.microsoft.com
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You can now enable a toolbar for Widgets with extra options
It allows you to quickly refresh Widget feeds, or access other online services like maps or videos, all by Microsoft. This works in Windows 11 Build 25227 (Dev) and 25217 (Beta).
1) Download ViveTool and put its files to the
2) Press Win + X and select Terminal (Admin).
3) Run this command
👉 https://winaero.com/how-to-enable-toolbar-for-widgets-in-windows-11/
It allows you to quickly refresh Widget feeds, or access other online services like maps or videos, all by Microsoft. This works in Windows 11 Build 25227 (Dev) and 25217 (Beta).
1) Download ViveTool and put its files to the
c:\vivetool\ folder.2) Press Win + X and select Terminal (Admin).
3) Run this command
c:\vivetool\vivetool /enable /id:40772499
4) Restart your computer.👉 https://winaero.com/how-to-enable-toolbar-for-widgets-in-windows-11/
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Also, you can now enable search on the left in Windows 11 Build 22623.870 (Beta)
The design the search box is more like the Windows 10 input field. Also, the search itself is now functional.
You need to run these two ViveTool command, assuming that you have vivetool.exe in the c:\vivetool folder.
1) c:\vivetool\vivetool /
2) c:\vivetool\vivetool /
Run these in a Terminal opened as Administrator.
👉 https://winaero.com/you-can-now-enable-search-on-the-left-in-windows-11-build-22623-870-beta/
The design the search box is more like the Windows 10 input field. Also, the search itself is now functional.
You need to run these two ViveTool command, assuming that you have vivetool.exe in the c:\vivetool folder.
1) c:\vivetool\vivetool /
enable /id:408877712) c:\vivetool\vivetool /
disable /id:38937525Run these in a Terminal opened as Administrator.
👉 https://winaero.com/you-can-now-enable-search-on-the-left-in-windows-11-build-22623-870-beta/
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Microsoft prepares several major updates to the Windows Subsystem for Android. Among the improvements, there are a platform updates to Android 13, file transfer, and picture-in-picture support. The changes are as follows:
▪️Android 13
▪️File transfer
▪️Shortcuts
▪️Picture-in-picture
▪️Local network access by default
The published roadmap doesn't include the estimated release dates for any of them. Most likely they will first appear for Insiders in the near future. So if you are running Windows 11 in the Dev or Beta channel, you will see them soon.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-subsystem-for-android-will-soon-get-android-13-file-transfers-and-more/
▪️Android 13
▪️File transfer
▪️Shortcuts
▪️Picture-in-picture
▪️Local network access by default
The published roadmap doesn't include the estimated release dates for any of them. Most likely they will first appear for Insiders in the near future. So if you are running Windows 11 in the Dev or Beta channel, you will see them soon.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-subsystem-for-android-will-soon-get-android-13-file-transfers-and-more/
You can now enable new "Moment 2 Update" features in Windows 11 version 22H2
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22621.755 as an optional update KB5018496. It comes with various changes (listed below), including Task Manager in the taskbar menu, OneDrive subscription management in Settings, search improvements, and bug fixes.
Besides, there are hidden features that you can activate with ViveTool. With a few commands you can enable tablet-optimized taskbar, system tray that supports icon drag-n-drop, Live Search in File Explorer, etc. Those are slated for the Moment 2 update, which is coming to the public somewhere in February/March 2023.
👉 https://winaero.com/how-to-enable-new-moment-2-update-features-in-windows-11-22h2/
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22621.755 as an optional update KB5018496. It comes with various changes (listed below), including Task Manager in the taskbar menu, OneDrive subscription management in Settings, search improvements, and bug fixes.
Besides, there are hidden features that you can activate with ViveTool. With a few commands you can enable tablet-optimized taskbar, system tray that supports icon drag-n-drop, Live Search in File Explorer, etc. Those are slated for the Moment 2 update, which is coming to the public somewhere in February/March 2023.
👉 https://winaero.com/how-to-enable-new-moment-2-update-features-in-windows-11-22h2/
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Google released Chrome 107, will soon drop Windows 8.1 and 7 support
It's a major release that adds support for Encrypted Client Hello, hardware accelerated HEVC, a new UI for downloads, password import/export to a file. Chrome will now automatically revoke permission to display notifications for sites detected sending notifications and messages that annoy the user. Oh, and Chrome on Android now requires at least Android 6.0.
Google Chrome will end support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 starting with version 110, which is slated for release on February 7, 2023. Older versions of the browser will continue to work on these operating systems, but users will not receive updates, including security updates.
👉 https://winaero.com/google-released-chrome-107-will-soon-drop-windows-8-1-and-7-support/
It's a major release that adds support for Encrypted Client Hello, hardware accelerated HEVC, a new UI for downloads, password import/export to a file. Chrome will now automatically revoke permission to display notifications for sites detected sending notifications and messages that annoy the user. Oh, and Chrome on Android now requires at least Android 6.0.
Google Chrome will end support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 starting with version 110, which is slated for release on February 7, 2023. Older versions of the browser will continue to work on these operating systems, but users will not receive updates, including security updates.
👉 https://winaero.com/google-released-chrome-107-will-soon-drop-windows-8-1-and-7-support/
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Microsoft has released a new patch for Windows 10 with various fixes, including resolved issues with Direct3D 9 games, Edge, and Windows Update.
If you are running Windows 10 version 21H1, Windows 10 version 21H2, or Windows 10 Enterprise version 20H2, open the Settings app, go to Update &recovery, and click Check for updates. You'll find KB5018482 in the optional updates section. It is also available for manual download on the Microsoft Update Catalog.
If you are running Windows 10 version 21H1, Windows 10 version 21H2, or Windows 10 Enterprise version 20H2, open the Settings app, go to Update &recovery, and click Check for updates. You'll find KB5018482 in the optional updates section. It is also available for manual download on the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Microsoft today released two Insider builds.
🔹 Build 25231 is in the Dev channel. The main goal of this release is to make some of the new features available to more insiders, including the new tablet-optimized taskbar and language options.
🔹Builds 22621.875 & 22623.875 are in Beta. Here, the Task Manager in the taskbar context menu and the tablet-optimized taskbar are also available to all Insiders.
🔹 Build 25231 is in the Dev channel. The main goal of this release is to make some of the new features available to more insiders, including the new tablet-optimized taskbar and language options.
🔹Builds 22621.875 & 22623.875 are in Beta. Here, the Task Manager in the taskbar context menu and the tablet-optimized taskbar are also available to all Insiders.
Windows 11 can now automatically turn on the hotspot on the linked phone. Clicking "Connect" in the list of known wireless networks will enable the tethering feature on the smartphone even if it is currently disabled.
Sadly, this is exclusively available on Samsung devices. The feature requires Windows 11 build 22621+, Phone Link version 1.22082.111.0+, Link to Windows Android app 1.22081.142+, and a Samsung phone with One UI 4.1.1+
Sadly, this is exclusively available on Samsung devices. The feature requires Windows 11 build 22621+, Phone Link version 1.22082.111.0+, Link to Windows Android app 1.22081.142+, and a Samsung phone with One UI 4.1.1+
Following the Rename this PC box, Windows 11 receives an updated Reset this PC wizard of the Fluent Design. The change is available in the latest Dev Channel release, Windows 11 Build 25231. So if you are interested in giving it a try, use ViveTool as follows
1) Download ViveTool and extract it to C:\vivevtool.
2) Open Terminal as Admin and run these two commands:
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-receives-an-updated-reset-this-pc-dialog-with-fluent-design-touches/
1) Download ViveTool and extract it to C:\vivevtool.
2) Open Terminal as Admin and run these two commands:
c:\vivetool\vivetool /enable /id:41598133
c:\vivetool\vivetool /enable /id:36390579
3)Restart Windows 11, and open Settings > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Recovery > Reset PC.👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-receives-an-updated-reset-this-pc-dialog-with-fluent-design-touches/