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March 10, 2025

Get Windows 11 on Your Mac (Apple Silicon): Here’s How

Parallels Desktop is a Microsoft-authorized virtualization software that allows users to install and run Windows 11 on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4 chips). It is optimized for these processors, ensuring a fast and responsive experience. The installation process is straightforward, requiring users to download and install the software, which automates the Windows 11 setup. Key features include seamless integration between macOS and Windows, allowing file sharing and access to applications across both operating systems without rebooting. Parallels Desktop offers a 14-day free trial, after which users can choose between subscription plans or a one-time purchase. The software is designed to maximize performance for Apple Silicon Macs, making it suitable for various users, including professionals and students.

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February 24, 2025

Microsoft changes Windows 11’s Start menu for the better (gasp) while introducing nifty new file sharing options

Windows 11 is testing a new preview build (22635.4950) in the Beta channel, featuring enhancements for user experience. Notable updates include a revamped file-sharing feature that allows drag-and-drop functionality to applications like WhatsApp, My Phone, and Microsoft Teams. The Start menu is being redesigned with options for a grid view and a category view in the 'All apps' section. The grid view expands horizontally to display more apps, while the category view organizes apps into groups based on function. The update also improves accessibility support in File Explorer and addresses several bugs. These features are expected to appear in Dev builds soon and are nearing public release.

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February 14, 2025

Microsoft makes another tweak to Windows 11’s taskbar – but it’s probably not the change you were hoping for

Microsoft has introduced a new icon on the Windows 11 taskbar that provides access to AI-driven Windows Studio Effects, which enhance video call quality with features like background blurring, simulated direct eye contact, improved lighting, and user centering. The icon appears when compatible applications are using the webcam, allowing users to see which application is accessing it, thus enhancing privacy. However, the feature is limited to devices with specific hardware requirements, including 16GB of RAM and a CPU with a neural processing unit (NPU), potentially restricting access for many users. This initiative is part of Microsoft's strategy to promote AI features, but user feedback has been mixed, with some expressing disappointment over the lack of traditional taskbar functionalities and questioning the necessity of these enhancements for professional use.

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December 25, 2024

6 open-source alternatives to Windows Media Player that are probably better than it

Windows 11 introduces a revamped media player called Windows Media Player, which has a modern interface but may lack certain functionalities, leading users to seek alternatives. Audacious is a straightforward audio library manager with a minimalist design that allows users to import music collections and create playlists, supporting internet streams. MPV is a lightweight video player with a minimalistic interface that supports a wide range of formats and allows drag-and-drop playback, primarily functioning through command-line. SMPlayer provides a user-friendly graphical interface on top of MPV, enhancing usability with features like dual subtitle support and internet streaming, while remaining compatible with various formats and codecs. Clementine offers advanced music management with an intuitive interface that organizes tracks and generates playlists based on listening habits, integrating with internet services for streaming music and radio. MPC-HC is a lightweight media player known for extensive codec support, offering features like subtitle support, playback position saving, and content streaming from platforms like YouTube. VLC Media Player is renowned for its versatility, supporting virtually every audio and video format, including DVD playback, and can search for subtitles online, making it a top choice for media playback across platforms.

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December 16, 2024

Hands-on with Phone Link Start Menu Companion: Why Does It Even Exist?

Microsoft’s Phone Link app has introduced a companion feature for the Windows 11 Start menu, currently available to Windows Insider Program users with Phone Link version 1.24061.93.0 or higher. To enable or disable this feature, users can access Windows Settings, navigate to Personalization, select Start, and toggle "Show mobile device in Start." The Phone Link companion displays a preview of the mobile device's wallpaper, connection status, Bluetooth icon, and battery percentage, along with shortcuts for Messages, Calls, and Photos. It also features a "Recents" section for recent photos, calls, and messages. However, it lacks interactive capabilities within the Start menu, requiring users to open the Phone Link app for detailed interactions. The app also requires permissions for mirroring applications and allows file transfers and displays active Edge pages from Android.

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September 23, 2024

The Windows 11 Release Preview channel finally lets you sign out easier

Microsoft has rolled out an update to the Start menu, introducing a new account manager feature for managing Microsoft subscriptions, including Office 365. The update initially complicated signing out of a Windows account by placing the sign-out option behind an additional menu. In response to user feedback, the latest release in the Release Preview channel has reinstated a more accessible sign-out button in the account manager. Users can now easily switch accounts by selecting the ellipses (…), which displays a list of other users. Additionally, the update improves file sharing capabilities by allowing users to drag and drop files onto search results, introduces media controls on the lock screen for quick access to music playback, and enhances battery management features, including a new energy recommendation and a notification for low battery levels. The latest build is available in the Release Preview channel.

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September 19, 2024

What’s new on File Explorer on Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2)

File Explorer in Windows 11 version 24H2 will feature a new wizard for creating and extracting various archive formats, including Tar, 7z, and Zip files, accessible via the context menu. The wizard allows for multiple compression methods and retains hard and symbolic links. Thumbnail previews will show the name of the focused tab and the total number of open tabs, and users can now view and edit metadata for ".png" files. The Home page has been redesigned, merging "Favorites" and "Recent" into a tabbed interface and adding a "Shared" tab. Users can share files more easily with connected Android devices, and if linked, access phone storage through File Explorer. Additionally, users can drag and drop files in the address bar and duplicate tabs, along with various performance improvements.

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August 29, 2024

Vivaldi support for Windows on Arm is now official — along with a bunch of new features

Vivaldi has added support for Windows on Arm, joining other major browsers like Google Chrome, Brave, Opera, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. This support has been in development since mid-April and offers a stable browsing experience. The Vivaldi 5.9 update includes new features such as the ability to rename tabs and organize them into tab stacks, a new panel for viewing synced tabs across devices, drag and drop functionality from the downloads panel, and various performance enhancements for the email client.

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August 23, 2024

How to change a file type or file extension in Windows 11

In Windows 11, users can change file extensions easily to correct mislabeling issues. File extensions, such as .png or .mp4, indicate how the operating system should handle files, while file types refer to the actual format of the file. To view file extensions in File Explorer, users can navigate to the folder, click on View, and select Show > File name extensions. To change a file extension, users highlight the file, rename it by deleting the old extension and adding a new one, and confirm the change. For changing multiple file extensions at once, users can use the Command Prompt by navigating to the folder, typing CMD in the address bar, and using the ren command. Changing file types or formats requires a conversion tool, such as iLoveIMG, where users can upload files and convert them to the desired format. It is advisable to review converted files before deleting the originals.

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June 21, 2024

This small Windows update fixes a highly requested change | Digital Trends

Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Windows 11 that allows users to drag and drop files directly between breadcrumbs in File Explorer, making file management easier.