Microsoft unveils a new native command-line utility for Windows 11, and also introduces new tools that could radically transform native app development.
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Microsoft is testing native Windows 11 app performance improvements, with early benchmarks showing faster launches and significantly reduced resource usage.
Microsoft may reportedly be working on a secret "K2" plan which is currently in play to improve Windows 11 performance.
A Microsoft senior official has suggested that "all" of the Control Panel will be redundant eventually. This comes as the company works on "100% native" apps on Windows 11 as part of the big revamp.
Microsoft has shared details on how it is planning to improve Windows 11 performance across some of the most important parts of the OS.
Winslop is a popular tool for removing AI from Windows 11, and its latest update makes the app better by giving it a more modern user interface.
Windows 11's new context menus were supposed to tidy things up. Instead, Microsoft created an even bigger mess. Now, the company is trying to fix that once again, at least in apps.
Microsoft wants to make Windows 11's UI framework open-source, and it has shared details about this complex process.
Microsoft has been working on a redesigned UI for some of the PowerToys' utilities like the Keyboard Manager. The company wants your feedback.
A third-party unofficial Windows 11 mod promises to improve the Windows 11 UI and UX while not altering system files in any way.
Microsoft has released a new version of the WinUI 3 Gallery app, a set of controls and styles for apps build with Windows App SDK. The latest version adds a new section, better design, and bugfixes.
The ability to move the Taskbar has been one of the most requested features on Windows 11. Although Microsoft expressed that it wasn't quite ready to do so last year, things might finally be changing.
Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 25309 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes.
Alongside Acrylic, Mica, and Smoke, Microsoft has now added a new "Mica Alt" material to Windows 11. In case you don't know, these materials are used to design the Windows 11 UX and UI.
Microsoft today released PowerToys 0.59 for all users. The latest version adds notable improvements for Keyboard Manager, WinUI 3 for Power Rename, and enhancements for ARM64.
Microsoft has announced that developers will soon be able to build companion widgets in Windows 11 and leverage from Project Volterra and Hybrid Loop to build ARM-native AI solutions.
Via an AUA conducted on Reddit by the Windows Developer team, Microsoft has confirmed that it is focusing on improving Windows 11's performance especially when it comes to the UI performance.
It appears that UWP is on the way out as Microsoft has recently published guidance about how to migrate from UWP to Windows App SDK, which has been highlighted as the new strategic direction.
Customers still building web applications in Microsoft's Silverlight framework should know that the platform is reaching end of support on October 12, 2021. Currently, it is only supported in IE11.
Microsoft's attempt at bridging the gap between UWP and Win32 is now available for developers building packaged apps. Version 0.5 still has some limitations, but version 1.0 will come later in 2021.
Today, Microsoft released the third preview of WinUI 3, the latest iteration of its attempts to merge Win32 and UWP through common UI elements. It now includes ARM64 support and more.
Today, Microsoft is announcing a variety of new Windows features that are aimed at improving app creation and installation. That also includes new tools for the company's PowerToys utility.
