Microsoft has released an update to the test version of the Photos app that allows you to remove and replace the background. Starting with the just-released version 2023.11110.8002.0, the app includes a new toolbar button for that. Continue reading "The Photos app update now allows you remove and replace the image background"
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 allows moving Copilot to the system tray
Microsoft is testing a new feature for the Copilot. It can now be moved to the system tray. In this case, the taskbar button will disappear, and the Copilot icon will become the first button at the right screen edge. Clicking it will open the same sidebar, i.e. visually there will be no other changes. Continue reading "Windows 11 allows moving Copilot to the system tray"
OneDrive now asks for a reason to exit it, otherwise it won’t close
Microsoft has updated the OneDrive client app so that now it prevents the user from exiting it. Upon attempting to close OneDrive on Windows, you will be prompted to complete a survey explaining your reason for choosing to exit the application.
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Windows 11 now supports 7Z and TAR archive creation
The latest Canary release, Windows 11 build 25992, adds native support for 7z and Tar archive creation. Just like you've been creating ZIP archives for decades, you can now use these formats without having to install any external applications. Right-click a file or folder, select Compress to..., and pick the desired compression option.
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Windows 11 Build 23585 (Dev) allows removing more inbox apps
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 23585 to the Dev channel. It allows removing more inbox apps, including Camera, Cortana, Photos, People, and Remote Desktop Client (MSTSC). There are also an updated Snipping Tool app, and a few fixes. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 23585 (Dev) allows removing more inbox apps"
Windows 11 Build 25992 (Canary) improves Snipping Tool and SMB
Windows 11 Build 25992, which is now available to Insiders in the Canary channel, introduces a number of Server Message Block (SMB) protocol changes, and several fixes to Explorer and other components. Also it includes an updated Snipping Tool app that works better with HDR. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 25992 (Canary) improves Snipping Tool and SMB"
Confirmed: KB5031455 breaks Windows 11 desktop icon layout
Microsoft has confirmed a bug in Windows 11. After installing the October Cumulative Update KB5031455 for Windows 11 (22H2 and 23H2), the desktop icons become a mess when you launch Windows Copilot. The bug mostly appear on systems with multiple monitors.
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Fix Startup Page is Blank in Task Manager (Missing Entries)
You may face an issue when the Startup tab in Task Manager is blank and shows no entries. It can be caused by a file system defect, or by a broken Registry. In this article, we will review how to fix it. Continue reading "Fix Startup Page is Blank in Task Manager (Missing Entries)"
Microsoft deprecates these 3 features for Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft has updated the documentation for Windows 10 and Windows 11, marking three functions of the operating systems as obsolete. The Computer Browser service, Webclient Service (WebDAV) and Remote Mailslots are now deprecated. This means that active development of these features has ceased, but they still remain available in Windows 11/10. Continue reading "Microsoft deprecates these 3 features for Windows 11 and 10"
Media Creation Tool will get Windows 11 version 23H2 in mid-November
Earlier this week, Microsoft rolled out a new feature update for Windows 11 named the 2023 Update (23H2). Users can already install this update via Windows Update or the Update Assistant tool. Additionally, official ISO images have been made available for a fresh, clean installation of the operating system. Continue reading "Media Creation Tool will get Windows 11 version 23H2 in mid-November"