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Winsage

February 8, 2025

The wait is over: Windows 11 users finally get the File Explorer upgrade they deserve, but not from Microsoft

Microsoft is addressing challenges with Windows 11, particularly in managing tabs in File Explorer, which has not fully met user expectations. A third-party application, ExplorerTabUtility, enhances tab management by making tabs in File Explorer function more like those in web browsers. It allows users to open folders and external links in new tabs, offers tab history, and includes features like "Smart tab switching" to avoid duplicate tabs. The app also simplifies tab duplication with a Ctrl + D shortcut and runs with minimal system resource usage. To install ExplorerTabUtility, users need .Net 9 and Windows 11 22H2 or later, and it is available for download on GitHub.

Winsage

February 3, 2025

Top 10 cool and useful features coming soon to Windows 11

Microsoft is developing several enhancements for Windows 11, with some features currently available in preview builds or requiring activation. 1. Improved Auto HDR: Available to all Windows Insiders, this feature will enable automatic HDR streaming for HDR-capable displays. 2. Small Taskbar Buttons: Code snippets indicate that Microsoft is exploring the return of smaller taskbar buttons, though it is not yet functional. 3. Gamepad Keyboard: Available to Windows Insiders, this feature allows typing using standard gamepad controls. 4. New Start Menu Layouts: Requires activation of hidden feature IDs; new "Category" and "Grid" views are in development. 5. 6 GHz Hotspots: Requires activation of hidden feature IDs; laptops with Wi-Fi 7 support will soon be able to create 6 GHz hotspots. 6. Redesigned Battery Indicator: Available to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, this redesign will include battery percentage in the tray area. 7. File Explorer Improvements: Currently turned off, this will allow users to open links in new tabs instead of new windows. 8. New PC Spec Cards: Available for testing in the Insider Program, this feature consolidates essential PC specifications into one location. 9. New Share UI: Requires activation of hidden feature IDs; this will allow users to drag files to a dedicated tray for easy sharing. 10. AI-Powered Windows Search: Available for testing in the Insider Program and requires dedicated hardware, this feature will use natural language processing for easier file searches.

BetaBeacon

August 16, 2024

Epic Games Store launches on iOS and Android, with Epic expecting 100 million installs this year | Game World Observer

The Epic Games Store has launched on iOS in the EU, with Fortnite being one of the featured games. Despite Apple's strict policies, Epic Games complied with EU regulations to make this launch possible.

AppWizard

August 15, 2024

Valve forbids external links in Steam pages

Valve has announced new regulations for Steam store pages effective from early September, prohibiting developers and publishers from including external links in their store descriptions, including links to social media and other games on Steam. This restriction applies to the "About the game," "Short description," "Special announcements," and "Awards" sections. The changes aim to enhance the user experience by preventing store pages from serving as advertisements for other titles. Valve noted that while cross-linking may be beneficial in certain scenarios, existing features like bundles and franchise pages already meet those needs.