Microsoft brings tabs to Windows 11's File Explorer

Microsoft is ready to introduce some new features to Windows 11 that can help with hybrid work. One of the most significant changes is the redesign of File Explorer. The app now gets tabs and offers you a way to "see all files in one centralized place." It will get features like file pinning and tabs, so your frequently visited folders are easily accessible. The video demo above shows that you can right-click on a file and select "Add to Favorites" to pin it. To keep multiple taps open, you just need to click on a plus sign on the top left to start a new tab, similar to how browser tabs work.

Microsoft is working on redesigning Task Manager on Windows 11

One more legacy part of Windows 11 is getting a new look. Engineering student Gustave Monce spotted a new look for the Task Manager in Windows 11 hidden in the recent builds. And it matches with Microsoft's new Fluent Design language. It's possible to enable it in the latest preview builds, but it hasn't been officially launched, and Monce noted that everything is "broken." It is in its early phases, but it already has a dark mode and an interface matching the Windows 11 design changes.

You can see rounded corners, pastel shades, and a more straightforward interface. The tabs in the existing Task Manager are replaced with a sidebar that lets you switch between the different sections. As The Verge noted, the Task Manager has been around since it debuted in Windows NT 4.0, but it hasn't been updated in almost a decade. Its last redesign was when Windows 8 was launched.

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 issues due to expired certificate

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Microsoft has finally fixed some Windows 11 features that weren't loading because of an expired certificate. The company discovered the problem earlier this week, which resulted in some Windows 11 users unable to open apps like the Snipping Tool, emoji panel, or touch keyboard because the certificate expired on October 31. The problem also affected voice typing and the getting started and tips sections of the operating system.

The company has released an out-of-band update this weekend for all Windows 11 users. If you're running Windows 11, you should be offered the KB5008295 update already. It will automatically install from Windows Update. The patch will require a reboot.

Via: The Verge

Windows 11 will arrive on Oct. 5, won't get Android app support at launch

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Microsoft is almost ready to unveil Windows 11. The operating system update will arrive as a free upgrade for Windows 10 systems that can support it and the new PCs shipping with the OS pre-installed. It won't be available on all devices, though. It will be a gradual rollout, starting with more recent hardware. Microsoft uses "intelligence models" to determine who gets the upgrade first (reliability and device age). 

All supported machines are expected to get the update by mid-2022. Some Windows 19 PCs will get a fast-track for the update, including some Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, and Microsoft models.

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