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How to use touch gestures on Windows 11

How to use touch gestures on Windows 11

July 6, 2022
Windows 11 brought many design changes and new features to the table, and with the upcoming update to version 22H2, even more of them are on the way. The original release of Windows 11 came with some new touch gestures for tablets and 2-in-1 PCs - many of which are among the best laptops on...
Windows Subsystem for Android gets IPv6 and VPN support for Insiders

Windows Subsystem for Android gets IPv6 and VPN support for Insiders

July 6, 2022
Microsoft is rolling out a new update to the Windows Subsystem for Android for Windows Insiders in all channels, bringing it to version 2205.40000.14.0. With this update, the Windows Subsystem for Android now supports IPv6 and VPN connectivity, expanding networking capabilities for Android apps on Windows. VPN support is particularly interesting if you want to...
Microsoft splits the Windows Insider Beta channel into two paths to test new features

Microsoft splits the Windows Insider Beta channel into two paths to test new features

July 5, 2022
Microsoft is splitting the Beta channel of the Windows Insider programs into two separate paths as a way to selectively test new features for Insiders testing Windows 11 version 22H2. One group of Insiders is going to be getting build in the 22622.x range, and these builds will have new features enabled by default with...
The OneDrive sync client for Windows 11 could be getting a redesigned settings page

The OneDrive sync client for Windows 11 could be getting a redesigned settings page

July 4, 2022
Microsoft is working on a significant update to the OneDrive sync client for Windows, bringing the settings panel in line with the Windows 11 design language. The new design seems to be in testing with a handful of users, and it was first spotted by Twitter user @flobo09, who shared screenshots of the new UI. The...
Microsoft releases Windows 11 22H2 cumulative update to Release Preview

Microsoft releases Windows 11 22H2 cumulative update to Release Preview

June 30, 2022
Today, Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview build 22621.169 to the Release Preview channel. It's a cumulative update for the RTM build for Windows 11 version 22H2, and as usual, it contains a bunch of fixes. There are several such updates floating around the Release Preview channel, because there are several tiers in that channel....
AdDuplex report shows Windows 11 usage growth, but it’s still third place

AdDuplex report shows Windows 11 usage growth, but it’s still third place

June 30, 2022
AdDuplex has released its monthly usage share report for modern Windows versions, and it shows that Windows 11 is still growing, albeit at a relatively slow pace. Microsoft's newest operating system is still in third place, but it grew to 23.1% usage share among all Windows 10 and 11 versions. That's the first time it...
Windows 11 build 25151 rolls out in the Dev channel with fixes

Windows 11 build 25151 rolls out in the Dev channel with fixes

June 29, 2022
Microsoft is once again rolling out a new build of Windows 11 to Insiders enrolled in the Dev channel, this time being build 25151. As with the previous builds in the Dev channel, this one is part of the next development cycle for Windows 11 after the upcoming version 22H2 update. Because we're still early...
How to use Start menu folders in Windows 11 version 22H2

How to use Start menu folders in Windows 11 version 22H2

June 29, 2022
With Windows 11 set to receive its first major update soon - called Windows 11 version 22H2 - there are some big new features on the way. One of the highlights of this Windows 11 update is the ability to create folders on the Start menu, making giving you a new way to organize your...
Should I install Windows 11 version 22H2 on my PC?

Should I install Windows 11 version 22H2 on my PC?

June 24, 2022
Microsoft is gearing up to release Windows 11 version 22H2, the first major update to Windows 11 since it originally made its debut on October 5th, 2021. This update comes with a slew of changes, including new features, design tweaks, and improvements to existing functionality. If you're wondering whether you should install the 22H2 update...
Windows 11 Update Tracker: Download and Install the latest Windows 11 update

Windows 11 Update Tracker: Download and Install the latest Windows 11 update

June 23, 2022
The Windows 11 rollout is going full steam ahead. Microsoft's next major update for consumers — Windows 11 version 22H2 — is already available via the Release Preview channel. However, the OS hasn't been without issues and the Redmond tech giant is well aware of this fact. The company is periodically rolling out updates for...
Windows 11 build 25145 brings OneDrive subscription management to Settings

Windows 11 build 25145 brings OneDrive subscription management to Settings

June 22, 2022
Microsoft is rolling out a new build of Windows 11 to Insiders in the Dev channel, this time bringing it to build number 25145. This new build comes with a few new features, including improvements to Narrator, and OneDrive subscription management in the Settings app. The later of those things is an expansion of the Microsoft...
June Patch Tuesday updates break Wi-Fi hotspots on Windows 11

June Patch Tuesday updates break Wi-Fi hotspots on Windows 11

June 17, 2022
Microsoft has confirmed an issue with the most recent Windows updates, which can cause Wi-Fi hotspots to stop working on some PCs. The issue happens after installing the Patch Tuesday updates released earlier this week on June 14th, and it affects almost every version of Windows that's still supported. That includes Windows 11, which was...