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AppWizard

November 18, 2025

Best Android browser app is about to get even better

The Samsung Internet Browser app can be installed from the Play Store and the Galaxy Store. An upcoming update with One UI 8.5 is expected to coincide with the Galaxy S26 series launch. The update will feature a new icon, a revamped welcome screen, and a floating address bar that disappears while scrolling. Users will be able to block fixed-position pop-ups, and the tab management layout will resemble the Gallery app's grid view. A compact floating bar will allow customization of button arrangements. Users will also be able to "like" videos directly from the browser, and the browser will check for APK availability in the Galaxy Store during downloads. Additionally, a pop-up will offer the option to close all open tabs when closing the browser, with the ability to disable this feature for future sessions.

Winsage

November 10, 2025

How to use the new Windows 11 Start menu, now rolling out

The Windows Start menu will undergo its first significant redesign since 2021, with the rollout scheduled for November 11, coinciding with the Patch Tuesday update. The update introduces a scrollable Start menu and places the "All apps" list on the main screen. The redesigned menu offers two user interface options: a categories view, which organizes applications by type and prioritizes frequently used apps, and a grid view that maintains a classic A to Z order. The menu is adaptive, adjusting to fit screen sizes, with larger displays showing more columns of pinned apps and recommendations. Users can disable the Recommended feed through Settings. While the new Start menu improves usability, it may occupy excessive screen space on lower resolution PCs, and there is a desire for the ability to create custom categories. The rollout will begin with the November 2025 Patch Tuesday and is part of Build 26200.7019 and 26100.7019 or newer, but it will not be activated by default.

Winsage

October 30, 2025

How to get the new Windows Start menu now

Microsoft has updated the Start menu in Windows 11, allowing users to access a comprehensive list of installed applications without needing to click the “All” button. The new Start menu offers three viewing options: a grid layout, a simple alphabetical list, and categorized grouping. Users can disable the Recommended section to see a direct list of applications beneath pinned shortcuts. To access the new Start menu, users must be on build 26100.7019, 26200.7019, or newer versions of Windows 11. If the new menu does not appear automatically, users can enable it using the ViveTool utility by executing specific commands in a command prompt with administrative privileges.

Winsage

September 11, 2025

Windows 11 has a new update – these are the top 5 features, but there’s also an annoying drawback

The Windows 11 update KB5065426 for version 24H2 introduces new features, primarily benefiting Copilot+ PCs. Key enhancements include a revamped Copilot home page showcasing recent activities, broader availability of the AI Agent in Settings for more Copilot+ laptops, and improved customization options for lock screen widgets. The search experience has been streamlined with images presented in a grid view and a progress bar for indexing files. The Task Manager now reports standardized CPU usage percentages. Additional features include a tutorial for Click to Do, a refreshed Windows Hello interface, a larger clock display in the notification center, and improved system permission prompts. However, many enhancements are exclusive to Copilot+ devices, leaving traditional users with limited benefits. The September patch is 4GB in size, including AI models for Copilot+ devices, which may consume storage space on standard PCs.

Winsage

September 9, 2025

Patch Tuesday Arrives with New Features for Windows 11

Windows 11 users can expect new features with the cumulative updates KB5065426 for versions 23H2 and 24H2. Key improvements include: - Revamped homepage experience in Recall with shortcuts and enhanced filtering controls. - Interactive tutorial for Click to Do available on first launch. - Agent in Settings now accessible on AMD- and Intel-based Copilot+ PCs, limited to English. - Taskbar search now uses a grid view for images, with a status pane for indexing and clear distinctions between local and cloud files. - Option for a larger clock in the Notification center through Date and Calendar settings. - System dialogs now appear modally, dimming the desktop. - Lock screen widgets can be added, removed, and rearranged, with a new small sizing option. - Minor visual changes in File Explorer's context menu. - Redesigned Windows Hello interface with various authentication methods. - New section in Settings for managing third-party applications using generative AI models. - Widgets board supports multiple dashboards and an organized Discover feed. - Task Manager displays more accurate CPU usage with an optional CPU Utility column. The updates also include security and bug fixes for ReFS, the Chinese (Simplified) IME, and Arm64 performance, requiring a reboot for installation.

Winsage

September 7, 2025

Explore what’s new: September 2025 security update for Windows 11

On September 9, 2025, Microsoft will roll out its Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, featuring security enhancements, performance improvements, and new features. Key updates include: 1. A redesigned homepage for the Recall app for easier access to search options and recent activities. 2. An interactive tutorial for the Click to Do application, which launches on first use and can be accessed from the menu. 3. A clock displaying seconds in the Notification Center, which can be activated through Settings. 4. A grid view format for photo results in Windows Search, with notifications for limited search results during indexing. 5. A redesign of Windows Hello components to modernize the authentication visuals. 6. Enhancements to the Settings app, including an AI agent for locating system settings and a new "Recent activity" option for third-party app requests. 7. Updates to the Task Manager for more consistent CPU usage metrics. 8. Introduction of Windows Backup for Organizations for enterprise-grade backup and restore capabilities. 9. Improvements to File Explorer, including organized context menus and user activity display on the Home page. Additional features are expected in future updates, including a "Your Device Info" card and more legacy Control Panel functionalities.

Winsage

August 29, 2025

Windows 11 KB5064081 update clears up CPU usage metrics in Task Manager

Microsoft has released the KB5064081 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes thirty-six new features and enhancements. Key updates include new Recall features, an improved CPU usage display in Task Manager, and a redesigned system dialog box for app permissions. This optional update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.5074 and allows users to manage third-party app access to generative AI models. Users can install the update via Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Notable changes also include a new grid view for search results, enhanced lock screen personalization, and improvements to Windows Hello and Task Manager. Microsoft has identified known issues related to CertificateServicesClient errors and audio/video performance lag with NDI, with a fix for the CertEnroll errors being rolled out gradually.

Winsage

July 31, 2025

9 new features that arrived on the Windows 11 Insider Program during the second half of July 2025

During July 2025, Microsoft released seven preview builds for Windows 11, including updates from version branches 24H2 and 25H2, and builds 27913, 27909, and 27902 in the Canary Channel, with build 27902's ISO file available for download. Key enhancements included: 1. Click to Do improvements allowing image descriptions on AMD and Intel devices, previously exclusive to Qualcomm Snapdragon. 2. Windows Narrator now generates detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs for Intel and AMD processors. 3. A new "Recent activity" feature in the Privacy & security section lets users monitor third-party app access to AI functionalities. 4. AI agent functionality is being gradually introduced in the Settings app, starting with the August 2025 Security Update. 5. The Second Chance Out-of-Box Experience page has consolidated recommendations into a single interface. 6. Windows Search is testing a grid view for image search results. 7. The Notification Center now supports a fly-out from secondary monitors, displaying a full clock. 8. Task Manager has reintroduced a view showing processor usage metrics across various pages, with an option to revert to legacy metrics.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

Windows 11 is getting a multi-monitor feature it’s been missing for years

Windows 11 has sparked discussions among users regarding its functionality compared to Windows 10, particularly concerning the taskbar's placement, which some find restrictive. A third-party add-on currently allows users to position the taskbar at the top of their monitors. Users have also expressed frustration with the Notification Center, which shows notifications and calendar events only on the primary screen. The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build (Dev Channel KB5062669) introduces the ability to view the Notification Center on secondary monitors, a feature that was previously available in Windows 10. This change appears to be a response to user feedback. Other enhancements in this build include a grid view for the Start Menu search bar and updates to reduce initial spam upon booting. Users are hopeful for further customization options, such as natively positioning the taskbar at the top.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

The newest Windows 11 Beta and Dev builds make searching for images a lot easier

Microsoft has introduced a grid view feature in the Windows 11 Beta and Dev branches that enhances the image search experience by displaying thumbnails of search results, making it easier for users to identify and locate desired images. Other updates include configuration options for lock screen widgets, expanded notification center functionality for secondary monitors, and a fix for CPU reporting in Task Manager.