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Microsoft admits Windows 11 File Explorer can be slow when using title bar buttons
Winsage
February 24, 2025

Microsoft admits Windows 11 File Explorer can be slow when using title bar buttons

Windows 11's File Explorer has performance issues, affecting users even on high-end devices like the HP Spectre with 32GB of RAM. Users report slow responses and partial loading, particularly when using the close, minimize, or maximize buttons. Microsoft has acknowledged these concerns with the release of Windows 11 Build 22635.4950 (KB5052078) in the Beta Channel, indicating they are working on a fix for the slow closing issue. While some users have noted minor improvements, many feel that significant enhancements are still needed compared to Windows 10's File Explorer. Feedback from users highlights ongoing frustrations with sluggish opening times and modern design elements that seem to exacerbate the loading process. Microsoft is investigating these performance issues further.
This 83-year-old Japanese erotic game producer playing Stalker 2 while blasting a cig is an impossibly big mood
AppWizard
December 12, 2024

This 83-year-old Japanese erotic game producer playing Stalker 2 while blasting a cig is an impossibly big mood

Stalker 2 is an ambitious game that has gained popularity, particularly in Eastern Europe, despite its imperfections. One notable fan is an octogenarian Japanese game studio president, Nakamura-san, who enjoys playing Stalker 2 on his new gaming rig. He has a history with the original Stalker games, having played them with numerous mods, and has expressed a desire for modifications to improve the user interface and subtitle size due to his age. Nakamura has been inspired by the original Stalker series, the novel Roadside Picnic, and Andrei Tarkovsky's film Stalker, appreciating the emotional depth and atmospheric elements of the game.
Windows 11 build 27764 is out with Start menu improvements and more
Winsage
December 11, 2024

Windows 11 build 27764 is out with Start menu improvements and more

Microsoft has released a new preview build for Windows Insiders, designated as 27764, in the Canary Channel. Key enhancements include: - Start Menu: Users can access jump lists by right-clicking pinned apps. - Dynamic Lighting: A placeholder message appears when no compatible devices are connected, and new directional options have been added to the Wave and Gradient effects. - Input: The IME toolbar will be hidden in full-screen mode for Chinese or Japanese typing. - Narrator: New shortcuts allow users to skip links and jump to lists in scan mode. - Speech in Windows: Improvements to speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionalities, with prompts for manual language file updates. Resolved issues include: - A bugcheck issue causing PAGEFAULTINNONPAGEDAREA errors. - File Explorer improvements to prevent hanging with numerous media files. - Fixes for widget text overlapping on secondary monitors. - Resolution of mouse cursor visibility issues when pointer trails are enabled. - Corrections for HDDs being misidentified as SSDs in Task Manager. - Addressing lag and screen tearing on secondary monitors. - Fix for Excel hanging when opening certain files. Known bugs include: - Issues with Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for users transitioning to the Canary Channel. - Rollbacks during installation of Canary builds. - Ongoing work to resolve issues with accent-colored window borders, window shadows, and animations.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out to more PCs despite major issues
Winsage
December 5, 2024

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out to more PCs despite major issues

Microsoft has announced the rollout of Windows 11 24H2 to a broader range of PCs, now available for eligible devices running versions 22H2 and 23H2. Users can check for the update by navigating to Settings, selecting Windows Update, and clicking on Check for updates. The update may not appear on all configurations, especially those with incompatible applications or drivers. Users have reported persistent bugs, including a glitch that causes the mouse cursor or text highlighter to vanish when selecting the address bar in browsers like Chrome and Edge.
Windows 11 Canary build 27758 is out with several fixes for taskbar, File Explorer, and more
Winsage
December 5, 2024

Windows 11 Canary build 27758 is out with several fixes for taskbar, File Explorer, and more

Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 for Canary users, specifically build 27758, which includes several enhancements: - File Explorer: The search box has been adjusted to prevent it from extending beyond the window's edge. - Taskbar: A fix has been made to prevent crashes of explorer.exe when right-clicking app icons. - Input: An issue with the mouse cursor becoming invisible over text fields in certain applications has been resolved. - Desktop: Improvements ensure desktop backgrounds display correctly across multiple monitors. - Task Manager: Work is ongoing to correct the alignment of the Mica background when resized with settings open. - Narrator: A crash issue at launch when using natural voices has been addressed. - Audio: Fixes prevent USB audio devices from going to sleep after one minute of inactivity and address unexpected mute/unmute sounds in certain headsets. - Settings: Crashes when selecting a default audio device have been rectified. - Other: An issue causing an unexpected black line along the top border of windows has been resolved. Known bugs include: - Users on Copilot+ PCs may experience issues with Windows Hello PIN and biometrics, leading to error 0xd0000225. - Rollbacks during installation of the latest Canary builds are under investigation. - Microsoft is addressing issues related to accent-colored window borders, shadows, and animations. - A new bugcheck issue with error PAGEFAULTINNONPAGEDAREA has been identified.
5 ways to make Windows look like macOS
Winsage
December 2, 2024

5 ways to make Windows look like macOS

Windows 11 is compatible with various applications and hardware, and has a user-friendly interface. Users transitioning from macOS may want to emulate its aesthetic. To customize Windows 11 to resemble macOS, users can: 1. Download macOS cursors from DeviantArt user antiden and install them by extracting the .zip file and using the install.inf file. 2. Use WinDynamicDesktop from the Microsoft Store to download macOS wallpapers that change automatically based on the time of day. 3. Replace the taskbar with a dock using MyDockFinder (paid) or WinStep Nexus Dock (free) for customization. 4. Utilize Rainmeter and the Droptop Four mod to create a customizable menu bar at the top of the screen. 5. Add macOS-like widgets using the Big Sur skin set for Rainmeter after installing Rainmeter. These changes can enhance the user experience on Windows 11 by making it feel more familiar and inviting.
Windows 11 24H2 issue causes File Explorer menu to appear outside the screen
Winsage
November 2, 2024

Windows 11 24H2 issue causes File Explorer menu to appear outside the screen

In the Windows 11 24H2 update, users have reported that the three-dot menu in File Explorer becomes unreadable in full-screen mode, appearing at the top of the screen instead of below the three dots. This misalignment makes it difficult to access menu options while in full-screen mode. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and plans to address it in future updates, with a significant optional update scheduled for the last week of November and a Patch Tuesday update on November 12. These updates will also include fixes for other critical issues. Regular updates for Windows 11 24H2 will resume in January after a pause in December.
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