Spotify feels more native on Windows 11 with improved URL integration
Earlier this year, Spotify underwent a significant redesign for Windows 11. One of the recent updates improved how the music streaming platform handles links on Windows 11. After the update, the Spotify app now automatically opens open.spotify.com links.
Windows 11 now shows a full-screen pop-up to use OneDrive and protect your PC
Along with the monthly reminders to use Microsoft Edge and Microsoft 365, Windows 11 now also suggests utilizing OneDrive. A recent Windows Update prompts a full-screen pop-up for OneDrive, which resembles the OOBE that usually appears when you install Windows 11 for the first time.
Microsoft says black borders in Windows 11 File Explorer is a feature, not a...
Microsoft tests various features in Windows 11, including adding black borders around selected folders and files in File Explorer. This change has sparked debate among users, with some considering it a bug while Microsoft disagrees.
Windows 11 KB5040546 beta experiments with new widgets UI, custom feed
Windows 11 KB5040546 experiments with custom feed for widget board and improves the jumplists on the Taskbar.
Windows 11 24H2 KB5040529 fixes a bug that causes “Safely Remove” USB to fail
Windows 11 KB5040529 is now available for Windows 11 24H2 PCs in the Release Preview Channel. This update will begin shipping as an optional update on Copilot+ PCs later this month or early next month, but if you have an Intel or AMD PC, you either need to wait until the fall or join the Insider Program.
Windows 11 KB5040527 out with Start, taskbar features (direct download .msu)
Windows 11 update is now available as an optional update with Build 22631.3958 if you're on 23H2 and Build 22621.3958 on 22H2. This optional update improves the "end task" logic on the taskbar and fixes the File Explorer. Microsoft has posted direct download links for Windows 11 offline installers in .msu format on the Update Catalog.
Windows 11 24H2 lets you easily adjust the mouse scroll wheel direction
Windows 11 24H2 lets you adjust the mouse scroll wheel direction. Touchpad settings have had this option for years.
Windows 11’s Netflix loses Downloads, downgraded to Microsoft Edge-based web app
Netflix’s new app is now available. Netflix originally announced this update in May 2024, and they’ve been warning users of the upcoming changes ever since. The new app doesn’t support the Downloads feature, which is a bit of a bummer.
Windows 11 taskbar now shows jump list on hover, gets new Android integration with...
You can soon hover over the icons pinned to the taskbar and access the jump list, which lets you use features without opening the app. Additionally, you can soon use the...
Microsoft: Windows 11 mandatory update forces BitLocker recovery by mistake
Microsoft Windows 11 mandatory update forces BitLocker recovery by mistake. There's no bypassing it until your enter the key.
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