Changing the country or region in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is not a task a regular user may need to do every day. Still, sometimes you might want to do that. For example, when you need to download an app not available in your country
Author: Taras Buria
Taras is here to cover stories about Microsoft and everything around, although sometimes he prefers Apple.
How to Install Windows 11 without an Internet Connection
Let's see how to install Windows 11 without Internet. Microsoft now requires an active Internet connection to set up a computer with both Windows 11 Home and Pro. That requirement became mandatory with the release of build 22557.
Edge is about to become the second most popular browser
There is no secret that no browser can currently dethrone Google Chrome from its dominant position. Google’s browser holds an immense 65% of the market with no signs of going down. Although the first place is unreachable at this point, other browsers are actively fighting for the second spot. And it appears that Microsoft is winning.
SwiftKey gets integration with Microsoft To-Do
A couple of days ago, Microsoft announced a new update for the SwiftKey keyboard. The latest version for Android brings a new integration with Microsoft To-Do for adding new tasks to the service from any other application.
Windows 11 will show a desktop watermark on unsupported PCs
Microsoft sparked a huge user backlash after unveiling Windows 11 minimum hardware requirements last year. No Windows 11 for you if your computer has a CPU older than Intel's 8th gen or AMD's Zen+ CPUs. Also, TPM 2.0 is a must to run Windows 11 and receive support from Microsoft.
Skype finally supports 911 emergency calls
Whenever you launch Skype or try to make a call using the infamous messenger from Microsoft, the company presents a warning that you cannot use Skype for emergency calls. That is no longer the case as Skype finally received 911 support in the United States. Skype now allows users to contact emergency services directly from the app.
Chrome will soon let you add notes to passwords
For an average user, built-in password managers in modern browsers are more than enough to keep logins safe. Google, Microsoft, and other developers constantly improve their password managers with new capabilities, such as breach checks, cross-device sync, etc. Google recently allowed adding passwords to Chrome manually, and the company will soon let you add more information to passwords stored in Chrome.
How to change the desktop wallpaper in Windows 11
Windows 11 offers multiple ways to change the desktop wallpaper. In our today's post, we will review most of them. Before proceeding, keep in mind that any personalization settings and options in Windows 11 require activating it.
Windows 11 is getting much-improved Snap Layouts
Snap Layouts is a new feature in Windows 11 for managing windows layouts on the screen. It lets you quickly snap programs using available configurations tailored to your monitor. You can see available layouts by hovering the cursor over the maximize button. Soon, Windows 11 will get another way to snap windows.
Here are the hardware requirements for running Android apps on Windows 11
This month, Microsoft launched the first public preview of Windows Subsystem for Android, effectively allowing Windows 11 users to run Android apps on their PCs. The project does not officially support the Google Play Store (there is a guide on installing the Google Play Store on Windows 11).
