Customization
Change mouse scrolling direction on Windows 11
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to reverse the scrolling direction of your mouse or precision touchpad for a more natural experience on Windows 11.
Windows 11
TPM FTW
Here's how to install a TPM for Windows 11 and beyond
A trusted platform module installed into your motherboard will enable the latest security features of Windows 11 and other hardware-based encryption. Here's how to install a TPM once you've found a matching module for your board.
what a view
Visum Photo Viewer review: Zippy image viewing and a pretty interface
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Visum Photo Viewer is a lightweight application that allows you to browse through hundreds of images without slowing down your machine. It also has an interface that's easy to navigate through and an attractive design.
Ability Building
On this week's podcast ... we predict what's coming at Build 2022
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Microsoft's Ability Summit featured several new announcements for Windows 11 along with hardware accessories and resources for game development. Zac and Dan also set expectations for the upcoming Build 2022 conference, they check out the new Lumina AI Webcam, and more.
Additional support
Audio drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 now available on Steam Deck
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Anyone running Windows on Steam Deck is getting some new support from Valve. The company has launched additional audio drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 on Steam Deck.
make your pick
You can now vote for your favorite Windows apps
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Microsoft recently opened voting for its Microsoft Store App Awards 2022. The company is looking for the best apps on PCs and has three categories of apps to vote on.
Scrolling ...
Scrolling doesn't feel right? Here's how to adjust it on Windows 11.
In this guide, we'll show you the easy steps to customize the mouse settings to control the scrolling behavior, including the ability to scroll inactive windows.
Wrapping up
All the changes found in the last five previews of Windows 11
In this guide, we'll show you everything new and what's changed in the last five previews of Windows 11 version 22H2.
Speed Control
Problems moving your mouse? Here's how to change its speed on Windows 11.
This guide will show you the steps to adjust your mouse pointer speed to make it slower or faster on your Windows 11 computer, depending on your preferences.
Grab it now!
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621 now available through Beta Channel
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Microsoft released two new Insider builds of Windows 11 today. Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621, which brings a handful of fixes and improvements.
New build
Windows 11 build 25115 rolls out to Insiders in the Dev Channel
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Microsoft has released the first post version 22H2 Windows 11 preview build to Insiders in the Dev Channel today, and it features a new feature called Suggested Actions. Today's build is 25115, and put the Dev Channel ahead of the Beta Channel, which got build 22621 from the 22H2 branch of Windows 11.
Time to update
Windows 11 and Windows 10's May Patch Tuesday updates are here
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Microsoft recently released the May Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. The updates include the usual set of improvements and security fixes seen in these types of patches.
Sun Valley 2
The next big Windows 11 update: What you need to know
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Microsoft is hard at work on the next major version of Windows 11. Dubbed "version 22H2", this next release is expected to ship in the second half of 2022, and is already in testing with Windows Insiders in Microsoft's active development branches. Here's everything you need to know.
Power optimization
Optimize energy usage using power plans on Windows 11
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to manage power plans to get the most power or battery life on your Windows 11 computer.
Can You Hear Me
Windows 11 is getting a new Sound Recorder app with updated design
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Microsoft has today announced the rollout of a new Sound Recorder app for Insiders in the Dev Channel on Windows 11. The new Sound Recorder replaces the Voice Recorder app already present in Windows, with new features and an updated UI headlining the new experience.
Accessibility
Microsoft opens new 'Inclusive Tech Lab' for building accessible products
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Microsoft has announced that it has formed a new "Inclusive Tech Lab" that's designed to help the company build more accessible and inclusive products and experiences. The company says the lab was created as an embassy for people with disabilities, and will demonstrate what is possible when products are intentionally built to be accessible by everyone.
Easy to use
Windows 11 is getting some awesome new accessibility features soon
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Microsoft has highlighted several new accessibility features that are coming soon to Windows 11 during its Ability Summit 2022 keynote. The company is pushing hard on building features that are designed to make Windows 11 easier to use for everybody, including people with disabilities.
Next version testing
Get early access to the Sun Valley 2 update using VM on Windows 11
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to create a virtual machine to install and try out the next feature of Windows 11 (version 22H2).
Think this through
On this week's podcast ... Windows 11, One Outlook, and more!
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, Dan and Zac check out the new 'One Outlook' email client for Windows 11 and the feasibility of running Windows on Surface Duo hardware. They also talk about Halo Infinite Season 2, an Apple patent that's pretty much a Surface Book, and more.
would ya?
Poll: Do you want to run Windows on the Surface Duo?
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An independent developer recently managed to get Windows 11 running on both displays of the Surface Duo. We'd like to know if you'd want to be able to run the PC operating system on Microsoft's foldable mobile device.