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Windows 11 build 27754 overhauls the sign-in experience
Microsoft updates the Windows Hello experience with new visuals that match the Windows 11 design language. Windows 11 build 27754 also brings shorter date and time and bell changes to the Taskbar. The new changes and fixes are available through the Canary Channel. Microsoft is now rolling out the preview build 27754 for Windows 11 in the Canary Channel with…
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Microsoft Reveals Mini PC for Easy Access to Windows 365
Microsoft announced its plans to release Windows 365 Link, a mini PC intended for commercial customers who want employees to access Windows 365 on the cloud. The device costs $349, uses a version of Windows 11, and connects to various wired and wireless peripherals, including 4K monitors. Windows 365 Link will be available in select markets in April 2025. Early…
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Microsoft tries to convince Windows 10 users to buy a new PC with full-screen prompts
Microsoft has been trying to convince Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 for months now, ahead of the end of support date for Windows 10 in October, 2025. Earlier this year, Microsoft started using fullscreen prompts to warn Windows 10 users about the support cutoff, and now it’s using similar prompts to try and tempt people to buy…
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How to change startup page on File Explorer for Windows 11
To change the File Explorer default page on Windows 11, open the “See more” menu, choose “Options,” select the “This PC” option, click “Apply,” and click “OK.” On Windows 11, you can change the “Folder Options” settings on File Explorer to open the “This PC” page instead of the “Home” page. By default, the file manager app opens “Home,” which…
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Listary is a Fast, Powerful Search Tool for Windows
Searching for files on Windows isn’t exactly speedy. Listary is a free app with great indexing that allows you to find any file on your computer in just a couple of keystrokes. Tap the control key twice, start typing, and hit enter when you see what you want. You can also use the tool to launch applications or search the…
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How to change mouse pointer size on Windows 10
To change mouse size on Windows 10, open Settings > Ease of Access > Cursor & pointer, and choose the pointer size. You can also use the Control Panel using the “Mouse” properties. On Windows 10, the mouse pointer is an essential feature that helps us to navigate the desktop more efficiently. However, if the pointer is too small or…
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Microsoft Wants to Simplify the Windows Subsystem for Linux
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a great way to use Linux utilities and apps from a Windows PC. Now, Microsoft is trying to make it easier to use. Microsoft just announced a few changes coming to WSL, including a new getting started experience. The first time someone installs and runs WSL, a new window appears explaining what WSL…
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How to move WSL distros to a different drive on Windows 11, 10
To move a WSL distro to another hard drive on Windows 11 (or 10), open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, choose the “Move” option from the Linux installation menu, and select the new drive. Alternatively, you can also open Command Prompt (admin) and run the wsl --manage DISTRO --move NEW-DRIVE command or use the export and import commands. On…
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New Windows 11 recovery tool to let admins remotely fix unbootable devices
Microsoft is working on a new Windows “Quick Machine Recovery” feature that will allow IT administrators to use Windows Update “targeted fixes” to remotely fix systems rendered unbootable. This new feature is part of a new Windows Resiliency Initiative launched in response to a widespread July 2024 outage caused by a buggy CrowdStrike Falcon update that rendered hundreds of thousands…
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Tiny11 ISO updated to Windows 11 24H2
Tiny11 ISO has been updated with version 24H2 of Windows 11. You can download the Tiny11 for Windows 11 24H2 from the Internet Archive website. UPDATED 11/18/2024: The creator (@NTDEV_) of Tiny11 has updated the ISO file to install Windows 11 24H2. Tiny11 is a custom ISO image of Windows 11 (not supported by Microsoft) created with the open-source OSDBuilder tool. It…
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