Microsoft recently added support for opening RAR files on Windows 11. Following that, ZIP, which is also a similar format, gets installation support on Winget, alongside native PowerShell support.
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The Windows 11 Paint Insider update also includes some more features to the app's zoom controls and the Image Properties dialogs have been updated to match the style of the new Windows 11 design
Two new Windows 11 Insider builds 22621.1830 and 22631.1830, have been released to the Beta channel under KB5026443. It adds WPA3 support to the Phone Link instant hotspot feature.
Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 23471 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.
Microsoft is working on allowing Edge users to control the browser using various mouse gestures. Although the company has yet to announce the feature, it is already available for testing.
Microsoft recently revealed that more than one billion computers run its operating system. But how many of those are using Windows 11? The latest Statcounter report has the answers.
Rufus, a popular third-party tool for creating bootable USB drives, has been updated to version 4.1. The latest release brings back some previously missing features and improves compatibility.
Early reviews of the ASUS ROG Ally Windows 11 portable gaming PC have not been kind when it comes to its battery life but ASUS claims it will make improvements before its June 13 launch date.
The official WinRAR Twitter page has a new post this week that seems to indicate the company might actually be scared about Microsoft adding support for opening RAR files in Windows 11.
Microsoft's Michael Gillett has created new versions of the well known Windows XP and Windows 11 wallpapers using generative AI fill effects to show off more of the wallpaper's landscape
Microsoft has released new widgets for Windows 11. They allow you to monitor your system performance without opening Task Manager or downloading third-party apps. Here is how to enable those widgets.
Microsoft has shared more information about the bug that recently took down webcams on the Surface Pro X and other ARM-powered Windows PCs. The necessary fix comes with one notable side effect.
After releasing Moment 3, Microsoft has gone in-depth in terms of details about the performance improvements it made to Windows 11 and its various applications and features over the year.
Microsoft released Moment 3 feature update for Windows 11 22H2 recently. Alongside that, the Redmond firm also quietly published a configuration update for users who want to receive updates sooner.
From leveraging AI in its productivity suite to exploring the possibilities of techno-humanism, Microsoft continues venturing into the AI era as it embraces its power in its products and services.
This week gave us tons of various Microsoft news ranging from new Windows 11 features to AI, improvements for developers, and more. Here is your weekly recap highlighting the most exciting events.
The recently released Moment 3 update for Windows 11 brings a long-requested taskbar feature. However, Microsoft says enabling it results in higher energy consumption. Let's test this claim.
Microsoft recently announced a new method to end processes and close apps, and it is now available in Windows 11 preview builds. Here is what you need to know about it and how to turn it on.
WinRAR says that Microsoft's decision to add support for opening RAR files in Windows 11 will "introduce both challenges and benefits for our business." It also plans to release a major WinRAR upgrade
Two new Windows 11 Insider builds 22621.1825 and 22631.1825, have been released to the Beta channel under KB5026440. The new releases bring several bug fixes like memory leak, SMB, and more.
Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 25375 to the Canary channel insiders today. It's only major feature is adding support for Microsoft Endpoint DLP on Windows on Arm.
Microsoft is finally addressing one of the most popular taskbar-related complaints from Windows 11 users. Here is how to enable taskbar labels and ungrouping in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.
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Right as Microsoft resolves the SMB file copy bug on Windows 11 22H2 and 21H2, a new copy issue has been confirmed by the tech giant. The issue is affecting 32-bit apps on Windows 10 as well.
Microsoft released Moment 3, the latest Windows 11 feature update today. Alongside that, it has also announced the broader availability of Windows 11 22H2, though your PC must be eligible.
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Microsoft began rolling out Moment 3 earlier, which happens to be the latest feature update for Windows 11 22H2. The company has published a changelog for KB5026446, and it is expectedly long.
During a keynote dedicated to Windows 11 at the annual Build developer conference, Microsoft revealed one of the most requested and long-anticipated features coming soon to Windows Widgets.
Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 23466 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.
Microsoft has started rolling out the latest feature update for its operating system. Announced yesterday, the "Moment 3" update brings several new features, long-requested changes, and more.
Several months ago, a report spilled the beans on Microsoft's plans to add AI-powered parallax effects to Windows 11's desktop backgrounds. Now we have the first early look at the upcoming feature.
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Intel and Microsoft have partnered to AI development on Windows 11 PCs. They showcased Meteor Lake with powerful AI capabilities at Build 2023. The collaboration aims to enhance AI on Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft is working on making the Edge sidebar detachable and making it attachable to the Windows desktop. We have already known about this from a previous Canary update but now have more details.
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Microsoft has released a new update that slightly improves the Windows OOBE process. These new updates apply to only Windows 11 version 21H2. Perhaps the other versions will receive it later.
Newly updated ISOs are heading for Windows 11 22H2, as well as Windows 10. The new Windows 11 ISO brings Moment 1 and 2 updates, among other features. These are available via the Media Creation Tool.
The upcoming redesign of File Explorer for Windows 11 will make it look much like the rest of the OS, with rounded interfaces, refreshes for the address bar, moving the action buttons and more.
Microsoft today snuck in the fact that Windows 11 will soon finally add native support for opening files in the popular RAR archive file format, which has been requested by users for decades.
Microsoft has released today the latest non-security preview optional update. The update, under KB5026436, addresses a ton of bugs on Windows 11 21H2. These are related to SMB, LSASS, NTFS, and more.
It is a big day for the world of Microsoft. Not only has the company just dropped a metric ton of news, but it also revealed the next feature update for its operating system called "Moment 3."
Microsoft has revealed the winners of the Microsoft Store App Awards event that highlights the best Windows apps in five categories: tools, productivity, creativity, audio/video, and personalization.
At its Build 2023 event today, Microsoft is sharing details on the progress and headway it has made in terms of Arm64 support on Windows. A bunch of applications are getting native Arm support.
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