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What's new with Taskbar and Start menu on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)

On Windows 11 version 24H2, the Taskbar is getting most of the changes in the System Tray and Quick Settings, and the Start menu now promotes apps from the Store.

Windows 11 version 24H2 Start menu and Taskbar

Turns out you won't be able to uninstall Windows 11's Recall feature after all

Microsoft has now confirmed that the ability to remove Recall is just a bug, meaning the feature will not actually be removable when it launches.

Windows Recall

Microsoft's AirDrop alternative for Android is baked right into Windows 11 — here's how to get it

The latest optional update for Windows 11 adds the ability to send files from a Windows PC to an Android device through Windows Share.

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How to get started with the new Outlook app for Windows 11

The new Outlook app for Windows 11 replaces the legacy Mail and Calendar apps (and soon the desktop version of Outlook), and in this guide, I will guide you through everything you need to know to make the switch and how to configure it.

Outlook app for Windows 11

I never knew I needed this Windows 11 keyboard shortcut until Microsoft started testing it with Insiders

The latest Insider build of Windows 11 adds a new position for the entry point to Widgets if your taskbar is left-aligned. The update also tests a new feature that lets you jump to an app within the taskbar by pressing a key on your keyboard.

Windows 11 Start Logo

Microsoft seals a TPM 2.0 loophole, once again preventing users from installing Windows 11 on unsupported devices

Microsoft might have hit pause on its fullscreen multi-page popup ads in Windows 10 but recently patched the TPM 2.0 trick. It allowed users to bypass the hardware requirement verification process when activating Windows 11 on unsupported devices.

TPM 2.0

Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.

Microsoft is putting the final touches on a new option for Windows 11 that gives you more control of when HDR is used. The feature lets you keep HDR on for video streaming even if HDR is disabled for other types of content.

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Surface Pro 11 with 5G and Surface Laptop 7 is now available for pre-order via Microsoft's "for business" store

If you've been waiting to buy the new Surface Pro 11 with 5G, or waiting for the device to be made available via Microsoft's commercial channels, the wait is finally over.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

Windows 11 laptops with Snapdragon X ARM chips can now run Adobe Premiere Pro under emulation

Adobe has enabled the ability to run Premiere Pro under emulation on Windows 11 on ARM laptops powered by the Snapdragon X system-on-a-chip.

Adobe Premiere on Surface Laptop

Microsoft issues a temporary workaround for a pesky Windows 11 bug that’s been playing hide-and-seek with your photos for over a month

Microsoft recently issued a temporary workaround for a bug, preventing users from accessing the Photos app in Windows 11.

Photos app video editor

Notepad on Windows 11 just gained two new features, but you'll want to disable at least one of them

A recent update to Notepad on Windows 11 adds support for spell check and autocorrect. Microsoft hasn't announced the update, but we've already seen the features roll out to PCs.

Notepad on Windows 11

Leaked Windows 11 "Government Edition” that has no telemetry tracking or bloatware is actually FAKE

Windows 11 "Government Edition" ships with zero telemetry tracking and no in-box apps. It sounds too good to be true, and that's because it is.

Surface Laptop 7

This new Windows 11 feature makes it easier to find your favorite apps and updates

Microsoft is testing a new search box in the Microsoft Store that will allow you to search your app Library. The change is part of a controlled rollout among Windows Insiders, so you may not see it yet.

Microsoft Store Windows

How to fix storage drive not showing on File Explorer on Windows 11

On Windows 11, if File Explorer isn't showing a secondary drive, you can fix this problem from the Settings app, Device Manager, Command Prompt, and Disk Management. In this guide, I will show you how.

Windows 11 Storage settings

Not content with ads in the Start menu, File Explorer, and Settings app, Microsoft is working on (even more) ads in Windows 11's Weather app

Microsoft rolled out an update to its Weather app on Windows 11 recently. The update includes a few welcome changes, plus some additional ads.

MSN Weather app in Microsoft Store

Microsoft puts final touches on its new ad within Windows 11, rolls it out to Canary Channel Insiders

Windows Insiders in the Canary and Beta Channels have new builds of Windows 11 to test. The Canary Channel build includes a controversial advertisement for Game Pass within the Settings app.

Windows 11 Settings app showing ad for Game Pass

Windows 11's new Start menu sidebar for Phone Link is unnecessary and only adds more clutter

Microsoft is building a new sidebar to show mobile devices alongside the Start menu, but I don't believe this is the correct design approach. Here's what I think about this feature.

Start menu with Phone Link

Grab Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro Bundled for $35

Whether you’re building a startup or trying to manage a distributed team, Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro provide the tools you need.

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