WhatsApp for Windows 11 is switching back to Chromium web wrapper from UWP/native
Meta has quietly announced that WhatsApp is ditching UWP (WinUI) for a Chromium-based container on Windows 11.
Windows 11 tests “shared audio” to play music via multiple devices, new taskbar animations
Windows 11 will soon improve taskbar thumbnail preview animations, allow connection to multiple Bluetooth devices.
Microsoft says it’s committed to Windows 11 performance upgrade, needs feedback
In a new support document, Microsoft added that it's really committed to Windows 11's performance upgrades.
Windows 11 offers stable and better system drivers, version 25H2 tightens rules
The last few Windows 11 releases have significantly improved the quality of drivers, and the trend is going to continue with version 25H2. In a support document, Microsoft confirmed that Windows...
Microsoft says Office app (MS Word) will now launch faster on Windows 11
Microsoft is rolling out an optional feature called Startup Boost which preloads Office applications to open them faster. The feature works via the Windows Task Scheduler and is primarily targeted at enterprise customers.
Microsoft says it won’t change Windows 11’s system tray design after users feedback
Microsoft says it no longer plans to release a Windows 11 update with a new and simplified taskbar system tray as it originally intended.
Can you get HEVC codec for free on Windows 11?
Not really. While you might find an OEM version of the HEVC codec on the Internet Archive, it doesn't work for everyone.
Windows 11 July 2025 update issues confirmed, Microsoft says it falsely claimed fixes
Windows 11 24H2 has a bug where Event Viewer flags a critical Firewall error (Windows Firewall With Advanced Security 2042 None).
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 installs 36 inbox apps, now fully up-to-date
Windows 11 version 24H2 fresh downloads now install 36 inbox apps, which do not require an update to work.
Windows 11’s handheld gaming UI references spotted ahead of Xbox Ally
Windows 11 will soon detect when it's booted on a gamepad-based device, and if that happens, it'll automatically switch to a new UI.
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