With Microsoft still holding out on confirming details such as the Windows 11 release date and rollout plans, we can only speculate on the finer details of the new operating system launch. After all, we know Microsoft’s next-gen OS will release in the “Holiday 2021” period and yet we still […]
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.120 with a new Family widget and more
Microsoft today announced the release of Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.120 to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. This build comes with a new Family widget and several bug fixes and small improvements. You can find the full change log below. What’s new in Windows 11 Build 22000.120: Changes […]
Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: What you need to know
Windows 11 brings a lot more than just design changes. Keep your eye out for these changes. Screenshot/Microsoft Windows 11, the first major update to the Windows platform since Windows 10 launch in 2015, is only months away. The operating system offers new interface and several features that bring Windows into […]
7 ways you can take screenshots in Windows 10
What’s the best way to capture that Windows 10 screen? We’ll show you. Sarah Tew/CNET Taking a screenshot is a quick and easy way to capture part of or the entirety of your display, from an image you want to annotate and share to an online receipt you’d like to […]
Why Microsoft Centered the Start Button in Windows 11
Microsoft Corp.’s new Windows 11, coming later this year, is fairly similar to its well-received predecessor Windows 10—good news for users who don’t want to relearn the operating system from scratch, as they had to do with some previous incarnations. But it will come with one significant, visible difference: the […]
Sorry, Microsoft says you can’t cheat to install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs
Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 a few weeks ago, causing an unexpected controversy right after the announcement. It turned out that not all computers that can run Windows 10 will support Windows 11. Microsoft has precise hardware requirements in place. A software tool will tell you whether your PC can handle […]
How to activate Microsoft Defender Application Guard in Windows 10
Microsoft Defender Application Guard protects your networks and data from malicious applications running in your web browser, but you must install and activate it first. Image: Mix Tape/Shutterstock In a previous article, we noted that many of the security features listed as absolute requirements for a successful Windows 11 installation […]
Windows 11 disables drag & drop feature for taskbar, and users are not happy
Windows 11 is expected to launch in October and Microsoft has already revealed features that were removed or depreciated in the new operating system. Some key features like Timeline will be removed or replaced to reduce clutter, but some of the changes wouldn’t exactly be convenient and they could affect […]
Ask Windows Central: Why are there still legacy UIs in Windows 11?
Welcome to the fourth episode of our new series: Ask Windows Central, where we answer our communities most asked questions around Microsoft, Windows, Surface, Xbox, and the general tech industry. In today’s episode, we answer questions around legacy UI on Windows 11, the new Microsoft Store, and the Snapdragon Developer […]
Windows 11 update improves taskbar, Microsoft Store and more
Microsoft has released a new preview build 22000.100 to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev channel of the Windows Insider program. As part of the latest Windows 11 update, Microsoft is updating the hidden icons flyout on the lower right of the Taskbar to match the new visuals of Windows 11. Taskbar […]