The next major version of Windows introduces a major overhaul of the UI. With Windows 11, Microsoft is ditching live tiles that first debuted with Windows 8 in 2012 and introducing a new interface for Windows 10’s Action Center (notification center), taskbar flyouts, and more. Windows 11’s redesign has been in the works for a while and it comes with major changes to the … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains Windows 11’s new Start Menu and taskbar design
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Microsoft explains the design improvements in Windows 11
In a blog post on Medium, the Microsoft Design team explained their design goals for Windows 11. They note the designs for Windows 11 is focused on people, how computing can empower them, and what they love. This involved 85+ research studies and tens of thousands of testing rounds, and engagement with long-time Windows fans and also new customers who wanted Windows to be … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains the design improvements in Windows 11
Microsoft explains the security benefits of Windows 11
In a blog post, Microsoft explained the security benefits of their new operating system, saying Windows 11 raises the security baselines with new hardware security requirements, hardware-based isolation, proven encryption, and Microsoft’s strongest protection against malware. Microsoft says Windows 11 makes it easier for customers to get protection from advanced attacks out … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains the security benefits of Windows 11
Apple Explains Why The New 11-Inch iPad Pro Does Not House a Mini-LED Display
Apple recently released the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models with improved internals. However, while the processor remains common on both sizes, only the 12.9-inch iPad Pro model features a mini-LED panel. While the new hardware is a welcome addition and we are all eyes for it, it does pose a question as to why the 11-inch iPad Pro model is left out of the mini-LED … [Read more...] about Apple Explains Why The New 11-Inch iPad Pro Does Not House a Mini-LED Display
WhatsApp explains what happens after May 15 privacy policy deadline
The effectivity of WhatsApp’s new privacy policy is almost upon us and that means users will have to accept or not the changes by May 15. They have spent weeks trying to do an information campaign on what the new policy actually is and not the “fake news” that spread around before their clarification. Now they are also clarifying what happens after May 15 and the short version … [Read more...] about WhatsApp explains what happens after May 15 privacy policy deadline
Facebook explains why millions of users are losing access to key features
If you've logged into Facebook, launched Instagram, or fired up Facebook Messenger recently, you may well have seen a message reading, "some features not available". So, what's going on? Various restrictions have come into force because of new privacy laws that Facebook must comply with. It means that some "advanced options", such as creating polls, are no longer available … [Read more...] about Facebook explains why millions of users are losing access to key features
Microsoft explains why the Modern Disk Management page in Windows 10 Settings is better
Microsoft is slowly replacing the modules in the Windows 10 Control Panel with pages in the Settings app in Windows 10. The most recent module to be upgraded is the Disk Management page in Windows 10, which was introduced with Build 20197 in August. Then Microsoft said: We mentioned we had more Settings work on the way, and here’s the next one – as of today’s build … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains why the Modern Disk Management page in Windows 10 Settings is better
Microsoft explains why Windows 10 is pushing outdated drivers
Windows 10 is now pushing outdated drivers and it could cause issues if you have the habit of installing updates without paying attention to the driver version number and its release date. As we reported last month, Windows 10 now allows users to download and install optional drivers directly from the Windows Update. Previously, this feature was available via the Device … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains why Windows 10 is pushing outdated drivers
Microsoft explains why one Edge web page results in some many Windows processes
Browsers are the focal point of our PC usage these days, and if you have ever opened up your Windows 10 Task Manager you would be forgiven for thinking they have taken over your PC, as the task manager would be dominated by scores of web browser processes. In a recent blog post Microsoft explained exactly why one web page can result in some many Windows … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains why one Edge web page results in some many Windows processes
Microsoft explains how Edge’s new feature “Sleeping Tabs” feature works
Microsoft is working on a new feature called “Sleeping Tabs” for its Edge browser. As you may have guessed it already, this new feature will put all your idle background tabs to sleep to save resources, thereby giving a boost to the performance of the browser. Microsoft says Sleeping Tabs use 26% less memory and 29% less CPU than a normal tab, which also translates into … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains how Edge’s new feature “Sleeping Tabs” feature works