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February 25, 2025

This Windows 11 battery app just got a major upgrade, including more support for the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7

Microsoft is enhancing the battery icon for Windows 11, while the third-party application "Battery Flyout" by Michał Łeptuch provides deeper insights into battery health. The app allows users to toggle power modes and offers detailed charts of battery usage over time. Recently, Battery Flyout received an update that includes a functional power slider on ARM64 devices, the ability to generate a comprehensive battery report, minor stability and performance enhancements, and new settings for customizing the tray icon style. Battery Flyout can display battery percentage, a feature currently being tested in Windows 11. Michał Łeptuch is also known for developing other applications like Calendar Flyout and Fluent Emoji Gallery, among others, to enhance the Windows 11 experience.

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November 21, 2024

Microsoft pulls WinAppSDK update breaking Windows 10 app uninstalls

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue affecting Windows 10 users since November 12, where difficulties in updating or uninstalling packaged applications, notably Microsoft Teams, have arisen due to the deployment of the WinAppSDK 1.6.2 package. Users on Windows 10 22H2 devices are encountering an error message in the Microsoft Store's 'Downloads' panel stating, "Something happened on our end." IT administrators may see the error ‘Deployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80073CFA’. Microsoft confirmed this issue is not related to any Windows security or preview monthly updates, and uninstalling previous cumulative updates will not resolve it. The company is working on a solution expected in a forthcoming Windows update. Microsoft has retracted the WinAppSDK 1.6.2 package and is preparing a WinAppSDK 1.6.3 update with a fix. A workaround involving specific commands in PowerShell or Command Prompt is available for affected users. Additionally, Microsoft has withdrawn the November Exchange security updates due to reported disruptions in email flow and has resolved bugs causing blue screens and installation issues on Windows Server 2025 systems. A new issue related to Windows 24H2 has also been confirmed, causing unexpected audio surges when using USB DAC sound systems during gaming.

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October 27, 2024

Google updates Quick Share for Windows, fixing several issues

Google is rolling out an update (version 1.0.2002.2) for its Quick Share application on Windows, focusing on performance improvements and bug fixes rather than new features. The update addresses issues such as crashes linked to non-ASCII characters in file names, problems with saving user preferences, and ensures the Quick Share icon appears in the Start menu. Key fixes include: - Resolution of crashes related to non-ASCII characters in file names. - Improvements in saving user preferences on certain system configurations. - Assurance of the Quick Share icon's presence in the Start menu after installation. - Stability fixes for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections during file transfers. - Fixes for file deletion from unknown senders with identical payload IDs. - Addressing app crashes and issues with opening received files containing non-ASCII characters. - Correction of problems with reading and saving user preferences. - Fixes for crashes when reading input files and during device discovery. - Elimination of a bug affecting Wi-Fi LAN advertising. - Resolution of crashes when connecting to Bluetooth. - Fixes related to Wi-Fi hotspot profile deletion and recovery during file transfers.

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August 26, 2024

Windows’ unofficial “Super God Mode” app just got even better

Windows' "God Mode" is a feature for advanced users that offers customization options for the operating system. The unofficial "Super God Mode," developed by ThioJoe, expands on this concept with more advanced tools. The app has recently received its first update, which includes enhanced search functionality for hidden links related to non-Appx applications, a bug fix for search results, a new option for a "Deeper Scan for Hidden Links," and updated hard-coded paths for compatibility with non-primary drives. Users can download the app from its GitHub page and run the necessary files.