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Windows 11 Build 22563 outs with new features

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  Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 22563 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of Windows Insider Program. This is yet another preview with several new experimental features that may or may not eventually become available in future updates of  Windows 11  as well as a slew of fixes, and several new issues. Build 22563 for Windows 11, according to the  official details , introduces a new Taskbar optimized for tablets with a new collapsed and expanded state. Microsoft is also testing more dynamic content in the Widgets board, a new group policy to control Windows Update notifications, improvements in File Explorer, windowing experience, input, and more. Build 22563 for Windows 11 new features and changes Here are all the new features and improvements for the latest release of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel: Taskbar design for tablet Starting on build 22563, Windows 11 is introducing a new Taskbar design for tablets. Microsoft describes it as a new design that “makes you fee

Windows 11 Taskbar gets drag and drop features back

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  Microsoft plans to bring back some highly requested features to the Taskbar on  Windows 11 . In the latest preview build available in the Dev Channel, the development team rolled out a slew of experimental features, including the return of drag and drop files and apps to the Taskbar. In the original release of Windows 11, the company introduced a redesigned Taskbar that looked similar to the classic design but with a center alignment, new buttons, and features. However, the new Taskbar also removed many valuable features, including dragging a file over a running application button to bring the app and drop to open the file and dragging and dropping items from the Start menu  to pin apps in Taskbar. If you used these features on Windows 10,  you would be happy to know that they are likely to return in future updates of Windows 11.  And we say “likely,” because features available in the Dev Channel are not tied to any specific release of Windows 11, and the company can decide to scratc

How to install new Notepad app on Windows 11?

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  W indows 11  has a new Notepad app  that retains the familiar look of the classic version, but with new visual changes that align with the new modern design language across the desktop with rounded corners, dynamic Mica material that shines through the desktop colors, and supports the dark and light color system modes. The app also has new menus with the same options as before. On the right, you will see an option to access the settings page, where you can change the font  and the most important feature, the theme color. In addition, Notepad now includes a new find and replace interface (Ctrl + F), and now there is support for multi-level undo. In this guide,  you will learn the steps to install the redesigned Notepad app on Windows 11. Install new Notepad app on Windows 11 To install the new Windows 11 Notepad app, use these steps: Open the Microsoft Store app. Click on Library on the bottom-left corner. Click the Get updates button. Once you complete the steps, the redesigned ap

Windows 11 Build 22557 outs with experimental features

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  Microsoft is rolling out the “Windows 11 build 22557” in the Dev Channel. This massive update introduces a slew of new features and improvements that the company may or may not decide to include in future releases of Windows 11. According to the  official notes , build 22557 for Windows 11 introduces the ability to create folders to group apps in the “Pinned” section of the Start menu.  A new Focus experience, tweaks for the Quick Access feature in File Explorer, live captions, new touch gestures, and more. Build 22557 for Windows 11 new features and changes Here are all the new features, tweaks, changes, and refinements for Windows 11. Start menu folders Starting on Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft  is testing drag an app on top of another to create a folder. You can add more apps to a folder, rearrange apps within a folder, and remove apps from a folder. Start folders Do Not Disturb and Focus On Windows 11, the “do not disturb” feature makes it easy to silence notifications banner