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How to get rid of ‘System requirements not met’ watermark on Windows 11 Unsupported PCs
You should have expected this coming from Microsoft considering the company already warned before running Windows 11 on PCs that don’t qualify minimum requirements is not recommended. Like it or not, Windows 11 may show a watermark... More of this article »
How to enable & use dark Mode for new WhatsApp UWP app on Windows 11/10
We reported Meta is beta testing the UWP version of the WhatsApp app for desktop on Microsoft Store a few months back, it has now got much-needed dark mode, here is how you can enable and use it on Windows 11 or Windows 10. WhatsApp... More of this article »
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Scrollbars to get Fluent design
Microsoft believes the current default Chromium Scrollbars still use the traditional win32 scrollbars while Windows OS has been received WinUI and native fluent controls. The company is now proposing default scrollbars should be updated... More of this article »
How to enable or disable new Task Manager in Windows 11
After redesigning most of Windows 11 inbox apps, Microsoft is now working to refresh Task Manager to match the look and feel of the new OS. The feature with rounded corners and mica material effect is hidden and buggy in Windows 11... More of this article »
Windows 11 tests Windowed Alt+Tab experience, how to enable
Windows 10 or earlier Windows versions come with a Windowed Alt+Tab interface to switch between windows. With Windows 11, everything is redesigned, right from the Start Menu to the taskbar and including Alt+Tab switcher as well. The... More of this article »
How to change new Media Player Accent Color in Windows 11
Back in November last year, Microsoft has begun rolling out a new Media Player app for Windows 11. Media Player with fluent design, rounded corners, and other aesthetics only available to Windows insiders running Dev channel then.... More of this article »
How to copy a file or folder path in Windows 11 using Shortcut
Windows 11 introduces the “Copy as path” option in the context menu for faster copying of a file’s full path and even better, Microsoft is offering a keyboard shortcut for the same to copy the path to Windows Clipboard. If... More of this article »
Easily Boot Windows 11 into Safe Mode w/ Safe Mode Launcher
Rather than going through a series of screens and choosing options to enter Windows 11 into Safe Mode, do you know a free portable app with Windows GUI makes it possible to load the latest Windows in Safe Mode with one click? Not kidding,... More of this article »
Mozilla Firefox gets Windows 11 Style Scrollbars
Windows 11 was available for more than two months. The inbox Apps such as Photos, Paint, Notepad, etc running on it received the new design. When comes to web browsers, Microsoft Edge has got Windows 11 look and feel. Google Chrome... More of this article »
How to Enable or disable Weather Widget on Windows 11 Taskbar
Microsoft has already bloated Windows 11 with a Newsfeed through Widgets and Edge bar in Microsoft Edge. If you’re missing, the News and Interest feature of Windows 10 that shows Weather on the taskbar, the company has added... More of this article »
How to set Spotlight as desktop wallpaper in Windows 11
Those backgrounds that appear on lock screens in Windows 10 and Windows 11 are bliss to watch. They change every day. If you don’t like the current background, you can send feedback about that to Microsoft and request a new image... More of this article »
Notepad for Windows 11 gets Dark Theme, how to enable
A couple of months back, we reported Notepad in Windows 11 to get a new OS look and feel and a redesign too. Well, Microsoft is now rolling out an updated Notepad with a Dark theme and dark mode support, rounded corners, and Mica effect... More of this article »
Windows 11 bringing new Start Menu layouts & Clock on taskbar to Multiple Monitors
Windows 11 comes with a centered Start Menu. You can set it to appear on the left side like in Windows 10. Most users were annoyed with a Recommended section in Start and some even submitted feedback that was unnecessary and raised... More of this article »
Windows 11’s New Media Player w/ Fluent Design now available
Microsoft has started rolling out a new Media Player app for Windows 11 to insiders in Dev Channel through Microsoft Store. The app replaces Groove Music and it can play local audio and video media. New Media Player for Windows 11 Keep... More of this article »
Hands on WhatsApp UWP for Windows 11 and Windows 10
The current WhatsApp available on Microsoft Store is based on WhatsApp Web that uses Electron Framework. Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has released a new UWP App for WhatsApp to store and is available to download for Windows 11... More of this article »
You can now download Firefox from Windows Store
Recently we reported Mozilla published Firefox to Windows 11 Microsoft Store and pulled it back after finding bugs, the browser is now available on Microsoft Store for download for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. Here is what this... More of this article »
How to Uninstall and Re-install Widgets in Windows 11
In addition to several new features such as the new Microsoft Store, centered Start Menu and Taskbar, and others, Windows 11 comes with Widgets. The feature helps you to view all information on News, Sports, Stocks, and Weather from... More of this article »
Avast Free Antivirus now officially supports Windows 11
Looking for free Antivirus that is officially suitable for Windows 11 to run? Avast has come up and announced its newly released version Avast 21.9 protects you on the latest Microsoft Windows OS. Microsoft released the first Windows... More of this article »
Revo Uninstaller now officially works on Windows 11
Revo Uninstaller, one of the popular Windows Advanced Uninstaller Tools has been updated to support Windows 11. Yes! The latest Revo Uninstaller Free version 2.3.5 can remove programs on Windows 10 successor. The update also improves... More of this article »
Windows 11 build 22489 lets you access Microsoft Account from Settings App
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 22489 to insiders in the Dev channel. The build brings a new Micorsoft Account Settings Page in Windows 11 without needing to visit the browser whenever you need to manage MSA settings. And,... More of this article »
Windows 10 PCs getting PC Health Check App via Windows Update
Windows 11 is available for three weeks, Microsoft wants most users running Windows 10 to check if their PC is compatible to upgrade. While most of the devices older than 3 years may not be eligible, Redmond giant is sending a PC Health... More of this article »
PowerToys getting a feature to focus Mouse cursor
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... More of this article »
Mozilla Firefox Shows up in Windows 11 Microsoft Store
After Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Yandex, another popular web browser made its entry into Micorsoft Store on Windows 11. Firefox seems to have landed but may have been pulled by Mozilla at the last minute after discovering some bugs.... More of this article »
Windows 11 lets you control Volume w/ mouse wheel Scrolling like on Linux
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.... More of this article »
Windows 11 KB5006674 fixes Killer Network Bug
Microsoft has released the first cumulative update KB5006674 (build 22000.258) as part of Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 after general launch on October 5 and is now available for download. The update comes with a fix for the Killer... More of this article »![Image for Disable or Enable Windows 11 new Context Menu w/ Free App [Registry method included]](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Windows-11-Classic-Context-Menu-Enabled.jpg)
Disable or Enable Windows 11 new Context Menu w/ Free App [Registry method included]
Windows 11 is now available. Still, some things are not sorted out. Users aren’t happy with the lack of taskbar drag-and-drop support and the new context menu is not user-friendly and ergonomic. In this article, we cover how... More of this article »
First look at Windows 11’s Redesigned Notepad
Till now, Microsoft has redesigned most of the Windows 11 Apps such as Photos, Paint, Tips, The clock App, Feedback Hub, and others. With the new OS, launched already, Notepad hasn’t been updated to match the look and feel of... More of this article »
WinRAR 6.10 adds Windows 11 Context Menus support
Microsoft has simplified and modernized context menus in Windows 11. For Most of the Win32 apps, you need to browse for “Show more options” to access Windows 10 legacy Context menu. Microsoft said developers need to update... More of this article »
Chrome is integrating its PWAs into Windows 11 & 10 for uninstall
Google is working to make Progressive Web Apps installation gets registered on Windows to ensure you can uninstall them like traditional or native Apps from Settings App, Start Menu, and Control Panel. The Chromium team is testing... More of this article »
Fix Windows 11 retains Windows 10 taskbar & breaks Start Menu after Upgrade
Microsoft has released Windows 11 for the Public and is available for eligible devices. Some users who upgraded from Windows 10 reported they have not received the new taskbar and the Start menu is not working. The same issue was reported... More of this article »
Increase Privacy in Windows 11 w/ O&O ShutUp10++
Microsoft has released Windows 11 a day early before October 5. About time, O&O software has updated its Windows Privacy tool, O&O ShutUp10++ (formerly known as O&O ShutUp10) with Windows 11 support and several settings... More of this article »
Chrome gets Windows 11 design improvements for Menus
Latest Google Chrome 94 that was released a while back works alright on Windows 11. With new Windows OS set to arrive on October 5th, Google has stepped into making its Chrome browser UI elements to match Windows 11 design, this includes... More of this article »
Disable Windows 11 taskbar Search icon from showing recent searches on hover over
When you upgrade to Windows 11, you’ll notice the taskbar icons and Start Menu are centered. The new OS with modern design comes with Search, Task View, Widgets, and Microsoft Teams Chat Integrated items on the taskbar pinned... More of this article »
Opera browser is available in Windows 11 Microsoft Store for download
Opera browser is now available in Microsoft Store in Windows 11. In addition to the web, you can now download Opera from Micorsoft Store also. Micorsoft has already added its Microsoft Edge browser to Store sometime back quietly, expect... More of this article »
Hands on Windows 11’s Redesigned Paint App
With Windows 11 launch a few days away, Microsoft has sped shipping new apps. Till now, the company has released Photos, a Clock app, a Snipping tool, Tips App, and more, now, it has started rolling out a newly redesigned Paint app... More of this article »
Windows 11 compatible Antivirus Programs are here
Curious to know which Antivirus works in Windows 11? With the new Windows Operating system soon to be available to eligible PCs, the Independent security test lab, AV-Comparatives (AVC) checked and released a list of compatible consumer... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge Web Widget gets Visual Refresh for Windows 11
Microsoft is offering overwhelming information on Weather and news through Windows 10 taskbar and Windows 11 Widgets, it also introduced “Microsoft Start” recently for the same. Not to be forgotten about Web Widget in Microsoft... More of this article »
You can now Install PowerToys from Windows 11 Microsoft Store
With Windows 11 release nearing, after Microsoft Edge, Microsoft released useful PowerToys to Microsoft Store. So, you no longer need to visit Github to download and install it. It’s your turn to use utilities and improve productivity... More of this article »
Windows 11 Virtual Machines now require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
Microsoft is staying firm on Windows 11 requirements. Till now the company allowed insiders to run Preview builds on Virtual Machines, this is no longer case, the company is now blocking VMs from using Windows 11 if requirements such... More of this article »
First look at Refreshed Tips App in Windows 11
With Windows 11 release a few days away, Microsoft has started updating Windows Apps for the OS. Till now, Snipping tool, Clock app, Calculator, Mail and Calendar, Microsoft Photos App got the redesign, today, the firm has refreshed... More of this article »
PowerToys PowerRename to get fluent design for Windows 11
After PowerToys Settings, Microsoft to update the PowerRename UI with a Fluent design for Windows 11. The company is currently working on Rename utility redesign. The UI changes to include mica material and Segoe fluent icons. When... More of this article »
Here’s how you can enable TPM 2.0 for Windows 11 In BIOS
Microsoft has made a mess in communicating about system requirements for Windows 11, this made users believe they need to buy new PCs even if their device probably supports TPM, but is disabled by default in BIOS. It’s worth... More of this article »
Hands On Microsoft Photos App in Windows 11
Windows 11 is coming on October 5. Micorsoft started updating Apps for the new OS. In addition to Snip & Sketch and the new Paint, Photos App is expected to be a core experience of OS. Recently, Panos Panay showed off the first... More of this article »
Windows 11 build 22454 brings new Context Menu to Recycle Bin
Microsoft has brought Windows 11 context Menu to Recycle Bin this time with a new build 22454 released to the dev channel. The company released another build 22000.184 to the beta channel with a bunch of fixes. Windows 11 build 22454 It’s... More of this article »
Windows 11 Update replaces Disk Cleanup with Storage usage
While the Disk Cleanup tool is not dead or removed from Windows 11/10, as announced by Microsoft previously, the company is moving its features to Storage Sense. The latest change for this can be spotted in Windows 11 dev build where... More of this article »
IObit Uninstaller 11 out w/ Windows 11 Full Support & new features
When Windows built-in Apps & Features is just to uninstall apps, to remove leftovers or traces after uninstall, you may have to rely on advanced tools such as IObit Uninstaller and Revo Uninstaller. IObit Uninstaller 11 version... More of this article »
Windows 11 brings Modern Overlay Scrollbars to Chrome and Edge
No one likes that ugly white scrollbar in Applications when Windows is in Dark Mode. Microsoft is now working to make Chrome and Edge browser scrollbars more modern and awesome in Windows 11. The changes can already be seen when you... More of this article »
Autoruns v14.0 adds Modern UI & dark Theme for Startup Monitoring Tool
Autoruns, Process Explorer, Process Monitor are utilities of Windows Sysinternals Suite. These tools’ UI has been outdated, but they’re very helpful to PC users. For instance, Autoruns lets you handle startup processes... More of this article »