Microsoft has quietly updated the ReFS file system to version 3.10 in Windows 11 on the latest Canary build 25324. Alongside that, there is also a new ReFS-based Developer Volume option now.
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Following many AI-driven experiences in Windows 11, Microsoft is adding a new Cloud PC option inside the Widows 11 Settings itself, potentially paving the way for a Windows 12 release in the future.
The latest Windows 11 preview build from the Dev Channel contains a new hidden feature that lets you enable a dedicated key sequence (shortcut) for screen recording using Snipping Tool.
The latest Windows 11 Canary build has a hidden ID that lets you toggle on a new option in Windows Update settings and receive new feature updates significantly faster "as soon as they are ready."
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Microsoft is looking to make a dedicated page inside the Settings application just for USB4 devices, and this appears to be much better than what is currently available up until the last Dev build.
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Newly found strings in Windows 11's code show that Microsoft is working on addressing the most popular complaints about the OS'es taskbar: the missing show/hide labels and ungroup apps features.
Microsoft is adding even more support for ReFS-based features inside Windows 11. The latest leak in Dev channel suggests that the company is working on new "Dev Drive" VHD developer volumes.
The latest Windows 11 build from the Dev Channel contains interesting strings pointing to a potential addition of "AI-based" desktop background effects, such as depth and parallax.
Microsoft recently deprecated MSDT to make Windows 11 more secure, because threat actors exploited it for nefarious reasons. Following that, the company is now adding an option to uninstall VBScipt.
The latest Windows 11 preview build from the Dev Channel contains a questionable yet hidden option responsible for showing even more recommended content in the system's Start menu.
Earlier this year, the Windows 11 "Gallery" app leaked. Now, we have more information about the feature, which also reveals Microsoft's intent to move on from DirectUI onto XAML and WinAppSDK.
Users and enthusiasts continue digging out new hidden features in the latest Windows 11 preview build. The Settings app will soon let you create VHD/VHDX, rearrange keyboard languages, and more.
Windows 11 build 25300 from the Dev Channel contains an interesting feature that allows ending a process from a jump list on the taskbar. You can enable it using the Vivetool app and a hidden ID.
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The latest Windows 11 preview build from the Dev Channel has revealed that the recently introduced (albeit hidden) new volume mixer has a dedicated shortcut key that lets you invoke it much faster.
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Last year, Microsoft begun adding "recommended" promo content on various places including the Start menu on Windows 11. Now, it looks like the company is deciding on renaming it to "For you".
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Microsoft is looking to improve the entire user interface (UI) surrounding the Windows 11 Activation. Followed by the activation dialog box redesign previously, the latest Dev build has more changes.
Windows 11 build 25295 has a hidden feature that lets you personalize Suggested Actions. You can enable or disable suggestions when highlighting phone numbers, date and time, and addresses.
The latest Windows 11 Dev build contains several neat hidden features. One of those allows you to control RGB lights in your peripherals without installing third-party apps. Here is how to enable it.
The latest Windows 11 build from the Dev channel brings one important change: you can finally drag a tab to create a new File Explorer window. However, the implementation is a little rough.
Microsoft is beginning to add support for Resilient File System on Windows 11. Introduced back in 2011-12, the support for the next-gen file system has so far been limited to Windows Server only.
Microsoft may be looking to retire the desktop Search feature that it introduced in the Dev channel last year. That's because the latest Dev channel build 25281 has some portions of it disabled.
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A few days ago, first glimpses of a redesigned File Explorer were discovered from within the depths of Dev build 25272. Now, we have a more clearer look at some features in the latest build 25276.
Microsoft is adding new and updated alert messages to remind users about their for OneDrive subscription quota upgrades. The new message has been spotted in the Dev channel, though it is hidden.
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Patch Tuesday has security fixes. However, the latest update also has new hidden features under the hood. These include an all-new Start menu search and Taskbar search.
Microsoft is working on a major overhaul for File Explorer on Windows 11. Hidden features and IDs have revealed recommended content (that we already reported about earlier), new home screen, and more.
Microsoft released the first Dev channel build of 2023 today. Aside from announced changes in the build, the firm is also working on a new feature dubbed "Gallery", which is hidden at the moment.
Windows 11 preview builds have a hidden desktop stickers feature. As it turned out, Microsoft recently upgraded it with a new capability. You can unleash your creativity and draw your own stickers.
Windows 11's auto color management allegedly coming soon to more users. Windows 11 build 25262 allows enabling the feature on more devices, even if they do not support 10-16 bit precision.
Microsoft released an optional non-security update for Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2) today. Besides changes mentioned in the changelog, it introduces some of the upcoming "Moment 2" features.
Microsoft Edge is a feature-packed browser, but even more various capabilities lurk in the section with experimental options or "flags." Here are top five such flags you may consider useful.
Microsoft is testing website recommendations on the Start menu in Windows 11. If you are not happy with that, here is how to disable the feature and prevent the OS from showing more ads.
The latest Windows 11 Dev build has a small hidden feature that enables a new VPN indicator in the notification area. This allows you to check quickly if your computer is connected to a VPN.
In the past few days, several upcoming possible changes in Windows 11 have been discovered. These include never combine taskbar buttons, a new design, and now a helpful option related to Startup apps.
As it turned out, the latest Windows 11 Dev build contains a hidden option that lets you search the web using the new Suggested Actions feature in browsers other than Edge. Here is how to enable that.
A new, highly anticipated feature could possibly be coming to Windows 11 soon. Never combine taskbar buttons, which is something many Windows enthusiasts and users want, is being worked on.
The first signs of life for Windows 11 22H2 "Moment 3" update may be starting to show up. A leakster managed to dig up what appears to be the internal test ID of the future Moment 3 release.
For a while now, Microsoft has been testing ads and promos for its products and features on Windows 11 with tidbits seen in File Explorer, Microsoft Store, and now in the Start menu also.
The latest Windows 11 build contains a hidden section in the Settings app. It provides energy efficiency recommendations and a button to apply them with a single click to reduce carbon footprint.
Windows 11 22H2 could soon be getting a new search feature inside Task Manager. The feature, though, is currently hidden as it is still likely work-in-progress. Here's how to enable it!
Here is another part of the Settings app getting a fresh coat of paint. Windows 11 build 25231 brings a hidden redesigned "Reset PC" dialog box, ditching the ancient Windows 8-styled variant.
Microsoft silently updates Windows 11 ReFS file system version in latest Canary build
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