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How to set Spotlight as desktop wallpaper in Windows 11

December 11, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment

In addition to the lock screen, Windows 11 has got Spotlight feature for desktop backgrounds, here is how you can enable and use it on the new OS desktop.

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Notepad for Windows 11 gets Dark Theme, how to enable

December 8, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment

Microsoft has overhauled Notepad in Windows 11 with modern design. Here is how you can enable dark theme/mode for Windows 11 Notepad right now.

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Windows 11 bringing new Start Menu layouts & Clock on taskbar to Multiple Monitors

December 2, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Windows 11 adding new layout options for Start Menu to customize & it to display clock & date on multiple monitors. These being tested in dev build 22509.

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Windows 11’s New Media Player w/ Fluent Design now available

November 17, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Microsoft is rolling out new Media Player for Windows 11 w/ fluent design, Mica, rounded corners & is available to dev channel insiders via Microsoft Store.

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Hands on WhatsApp UWP for Windows 11 and Windows 10

November 16, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Meta has released WhatsApp UWP in beta to Microsoft Store for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users and is now available for download.

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How to Uninstall and Re-install Widgets in Windows 11

November 7, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Widgets in Windows 11 can be useful if you use it, if not, they consume resources in background, here is how to disable or uninstall and reinstall Widgets.

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Avast Free Antivirus now officially supports Windows 11

October 31, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Avast Software has released Avast 21.9 with better Windows 11 compatibility and stronger web shield and Firewall improvements.

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Revo Uninstaller now officially works on Windows 11

October 29, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

After Pro, Revo Uninstaller Free version (2.3.5) has received much-needed Windows 11 Support. The update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

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News

Windows 11 build 22489 lets you access Microsoft Account from Settings App

October 28, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Windows 11 build 22489 makes it easier to access Microsoft Account Settings. The build also offers New View for Installed Apps & DDR support for DOH.

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Windows 10 PCs getting PC Health Check App via Windows Update

October 26, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Microsoft is now installing PC Health Check app on Windows 10 PCs w/o manual download via Windows Update. PC Health Check can be uninstalled or removed.

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Freeware

PowerToys getting a feature to focus Mouse cursor

October 21, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Losing track of your mouse cursor on a large computer monitor or multiple monitors,  PowerToys is getting a new utility named ” Find My Mouse” to fix this. The feature shows a spotlight on the mouse pointer on the screen when you press the left Ctrl key two times. How to highlight the Mouse cursor …

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Windows 11 lets you control Volume w/ mouse wheel Scrolling like on Linux

October 19, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Advertisement Microsoft has made it easier to adjust the volume on Windows 11 than on Windows 10. You have to mouse hover over the Volume icon and use the mouse wheel for scrolling to change the volume without the need to clicking the sound icon. This is a new improvement in Windows 11 build 22478, …

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