Microsoft tests a new grid design for Windows 11 Start menu’s All apps
Microsoft is currently testing a new design for the Windows 11 Start menu. This design will display apps under "All apps" in a grid layout, as opposed to the current vertical layout organized alphabetically. This new design is similar to the Start menu in Windows 10X.
Windows 11 File Explorer address bar is finally getting drag and drop
In the 23H2 (Moment 4) update of Windows 11, Microsoft removed the drag-and-drop functionality from File Explorer's address bar. However, they have now announced plans to restore this feature in response to user feedback.
Windows 11 tests a new widget board layout with a navigation pane
Microsoft is testing a new widget board layout in the Windows 11 Canary build, adding a navigation pane and some design tweaks. It contains two icons: My Widgets and My Feed.
Windows 11 KB5035942 fixes performance (direct download links)
Windows 11 KB5035942 is now available as an optional cumulative update. It includes much-needed performance fixes, particularly for AMD PCs. As always, you can grab this patch from Windows Update. Microsoft...
Windows 11 2024 Update spotted in WSUS ahead of Snapdragon X mid-2024 launch
A recent post on mydigitallife forum reveals that 24H2 will be released soon. After a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) query, the code snippet result shows that the 24H2 update rollout will happen soon.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 removes WordPad
Multiple Windows legacy features were marked for deprecation in 2023, including WordPad. Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 will no longer have WordPad.
Windows 11 still comes with the old Task Manager, but it’s hidden
The old Task Manager is still a part of Windows 11 but doesn't launch when you press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc key shortcut. Instead, you must access the app from the SysWOW64 folder.
Microsoft details DirectSR “Super Resolution”, coming to Windows 11
One of the main features in Windows 11 24H2 is the inclusion of the "Super Resolution" toggle, which is based on DirectSR, directly accessible via Settings. Microsoft shared interesting details about how DirectSR enables game developers to use GPU or NPU to upscale gameplay during the Game Developers Conference event.
Microsoft to finalize Windows 11 24H2 RTM candidate in the coming days
It looks like Windows 11 24H2 could reach the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) phase in a couple of weeks. This means that Microsoft will start providing the update to PC manufacturers, enabling OEMs such as Samsung, Lenovo, or HP to test the Windows 11 24H2 base build on their current and upcoming PCs.
Microsoft will let you manage Linux distros on Windows 11 through GUI
Microsoft explored the idea of using the Dev Home to manage all the installed Linux distributions. It contains a mockup of integrating the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in the Dev Home app.
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