To enable the “End Task” for the Taskbar context menu on Windows 11, open Settings > System > For Developers and the “End Task” options. UPDATED 6/3/2024: Windows 11 now offers an “End Task” option in the Taskbar to close unresponsive apps. However, you must enable it manually, and this guide will teach you how … Read more
You can now configure advanced options for Linux distros with the new Settings GUI for WSL. Dev Home is getting a new feature to install, uninstall, start, and stop Linux distros using a graphical interface. Microsoft is preparing to introduce two graphical experiences for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), including a new Settings app … Read more
To delete Recall snapshots on Windows 11, open Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots > Delete snapshots and use the “Delete all” option to clear everything on Recall or use the “Delete snapshots” option to remove a specific time range of data. UPDATED 6/4/2024: On Windows 11 , the Recall settings allow … Read more
To add weather status to the Lock screen on Windows 11, open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and choose “Weather” in the “Lock screen status” setting. UPDATED 6/4/2024: On Windows 11 , you can add the weather information on the Lock screen, and in this guide, you will learn how. The Lock screen is … Read more
Windows 11 24H2 removes Copilot integration in favor of a new web app that’s easy to uninstall. Microsoft also plans to bring Copilot suggestions to apps like Settings, File Explorer, and Photos. The company is also introducing the Windows Copilot Runtime to power different experiences with AI. UPDATED 6/4/2024: Starting on Windows 11 24H2 , … Read more
To upgrade Windows 7 to 10, download the “Media Creation Tool” and launch the setup, choose “Upgrade this PC now” to upgrade to Windows 10, select the “Keep personal files and apps” option, and click “Install.” You should also create a full backup before proceeding as part of the process. UPDATED 6/6/2024: Using the in-place … Read more
To change the Recall space allocation on Windows 11, open Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots , turn off the “Save snapshots” toggle switch, click on “Storage,” select the space allocation, and turn the feature back on. The available storage options will be available according to the total size of the system … Read more
To install iTunes on Windows, download the app from the Microsoft Store or run the winget install –id apple.itunes command in Command Prompt. In the past, to access the service on Windows 10 (or even Windows 11 ), you needed to download the iTunes installer from the Apple website and follow a series of steps. … Read more
Microsoft releases three preview builds, including builds 22635.3720, 26120.770, and 26231. These are minor updates, but they include changes for the Voice Access, Settings, and Share. Also, in the Canary Channel, it’s been discovered that Windows 11 may soon add a new profile picture editor. As part of the first wave of the preview builds … Read more
Microsoft will now install the PC Manager app by default on Windows 11 for users in China. The update KB5039212 rolls out various changes for the Share interface and the new account manager menu for the Start menu. The update was previously known as build 22631.3672 (KB5037853) in the Stable Channel. UPDATED 6/11/2024: Microsoft made … Read more