After last week’s significant announcements regarding Recall and Click To Do, the pace of Windows news has notably slowed. While there have been no major official updates, the community has unearthed some intriguing developments worth discussing.
Microsoft is finally fixing annoying parts of File Explorer
Tabs will finally be worth something
Last year, the introduction of tabs in File Explorer was met with mixed reactions, as their functionality fell short of expectations. Users expressed a desire for these tabs to operate similarly to those in web browsers, allowing folders opened from external applications or the desktop to appear as new tabs within an existing window, rather than spawning entirely new windows.
Recent discoveries by a Bluesky user, known as phantomofearth, indicate that Microsoft is addressing this concern. The upcoming update will reportedly allow users to toggle this tab behavior on or off within File Explorer’s settings. This change is anticipated to enhance the usability of tabs, which have been criticized for their cumbersome nature in the current setup.
Moreover, another user-reported annoyance has been the persistent prompts to back up folders to OneDrive. Fortunately, it appears that users may soon have the option to disable these reminders, reflecting Microsoft’s responsiveness to user feedback.
Recall is getting more features, too
See files related to what you’re looking at
In addition to File Explorer updates, Microsoft is enhancing Recall and Click To Do with a feature that allows users to find files related to content displayed on their screens. For instance, selecting text like “Cool art” could reveal other files containing the word “cool.” This functionality aims to streamline access to relevant documents, particularly in professional settings where references to past work are common.
The potential of Recall and Click To Do is vast, and as Microsoft continues to innovate in this space, users can expect more meaningful integrations, especially with the advancement of neural processing units (NPUs).
Could Windows 365 Link bring more changes to Windows 11?
Windows “CPC” is interesting
Recently, Microsoft unveiled Windows 365 Link, a mini PC designed to operate primarily through Windows 365, booting from the cloud. Some users have managed to access a build of the operating system, referred to as Windows CPC, which offers a glimpse into its out-of-box experience (OOBE).
While the current features are limited, there are indications that elements from Windows CPC could influence future updates to Windows 11. For example, the ability to pair Bluetooth keyboards during setup—a feature absent in Windows 11—could soon become a reality if Microsoft integrates this functionality from its new lightweight OS.
As the community continues to explore these developments, the anticipation grows for how these changes may shape the future of Windows. With each update, Microsoft seems to be taking steps toward a more user-friendly experience, responding to the needs and desires of its user base.
