On Windows 11 or 10, the Windows Terminal app comes with a predefined set of customization settings, including the “Cascadia Mono” as the default font on every profile. However, changing the default font face to anything you want is possible. For example, if you prefer the “Consolas” font, the original default for Command Prompt, or any other font face available on your device with the settings UI or the “settings.json” file....

Most of us don’t carry audio CDs anymore, now you save your music into your computer and then you sync them to your portable music player. The process of making a copy of a song and storing it into your computer’s hard drive is called Ripping. What you might not know is that the default settings in Windows Media Player to rip audio CDs is .WMA at 128 kbps, which is fairly common audio quality....

The Microsoft Launcher app on Android offers a number of customization options to set a wallpaper on your phone’s home screen. You can set a wallpaper that will remain every day. You can rotate a collection of photos, and it even includes an option to use those stunning images featured in Bing’s homepage every day. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to change the wallpaper settings using the Microsoft Launcher app (version 4....

Windows 10 22H2 (2022 Update) is the feature update number twelve that Microsoft released on October 18, 2022. Although this is an incremental update, it can be difficult to determine whether the latest version has already been installed on your computer. You won’t see the “Windows 10 2022 Update” name anywhere, but every release of Windows 10 receives a version number. In this case, the newest feature update is known as version 22H2, which reflects the year (22) and part of the year (H2 or half two) that indicates the release timeframe....

As you might have heard, a new load of changes are coming to Facebook and one of them is the so-called Timeline. I already put together a guide that details how to enable the feature , all explained step-by-step, but there is also a chance that after trying it, you might not like it. One of the reason could be because you realized that your new Timeline page will only be visible to developers and no one else, unless you give them the specific URL to view the new profile design from another computer (e....

On Windows 11 , whenever you search from the Taskbar or Start menu when hovering over the Search button, you will see a list of your recent searches. Although this could be a useful feature for repetitive searches, it could be a privacy concern for many users. If you don’t want to see recent searches in the Taskbar, Windows 11 22H2 includes an option to disable this behavior. This guide will teach you the easy steps to prevent the Taskbar from showing recent searches on the Windows 11 2022 Update....

On Windows 10 , “search highlights” is a feature that appears in the Windows Search experience from the Start menu or the search box in the Taskbar. The search highlights feature has been designed to show periodic updates to help you discover more, be connected, and stay productive. It also shows notable moments, such as holidays, anniversaries, and other educational moments in time both globally and in your region. In addition, the feature offers content in the search home related to today’s moment and daily content like word of the day, Microsoft Rewards, offers trending searches, and more....

Windows 11 boasts a sleek design and improved functionality, but there are a few big problems, one of which is the abundance of ads . (The other is the UI design inconsistency .) These promotional elements are now everywhere, including, in the Start menu, Windows Search, Settings app, Lock screen, Widgets, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge , and the list could go on. Although you can always overlook them, they can clutter the experience and break your workflow....

Windows 10 20H2 has been finalized, and you can download the final ISO file right now to get early access to the second semi-annual update. The 20H2 update is expected to rollout sometime in the fall of 2020 as a quick update that doesn’t require full reinstallation, but if you can’t wait, Microsoft is now making available the final version through its Windows Insider Preview Downloads page. The ISO file is meant to allow commercial customers to test and validate the operating system before it becomes general available, but anyone can download it to start using the new version of Windows 10 ....

UPDATED 11/30/2024: Although Microsoft has released the new version of Microsoft Edge based on Chromium, which is primarily for modern operating systems, such as Windows 10 and macOS , the company is also making it available for older versions, including Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7. This is virtually the same version of the browser as the one available for Windows 10 , as such you’ll find almost all the same features, including Internet Explorer mode for enterprise customers, but features like dark mode won’t work until future updates....

To download the Tiny11 ISO for Windows 11 25H2, first download the ISO file from the official Microsoft support website. Then, you need to use the Tiny11 Builder script to remove unwanted apps, such as Edge, OneDrive, and Xbox, and set up a local account. This process creates a custom, debloated Windows 11 ISO ready for a clean install. UPDATED 11/20/2025: If you want a clean installation of Windows 11 25H2 without bloatware and with support for a local account, you can use Tiny11 Builder to create a custom ISO file stripped of unnecessary apps and features....

Windows 11 26H1 is expected to launch around April 2026 as a platform update, not a feature update. Microsoft confirms version 26H1 is not an upgrade path for Windows 11 25H2 or earlier versions. The release is exclusive to new ARM64 devices powered by Snapdragon X2 Plus, Elite, and Extreme processors. Windows 11 26H1 is expected to launch around April 2026, and you can download the ISO file early to start testing the upcoming release....

On Windows 11, you can enable Administrator Protection to strengthen security for administrator accounts. The feature prevents silent privilege elevation and requires confirmation using Windows Hello or consent prompts. You can enable it through Group Policy under Security Options > Admin Approval Mode or in the Registry by setting the TypeOfAdminApprovalMode value to 2 . UPDATED 12/16/2025: On Windows 11 , you can now enable the “Administrator Protection” feature to add an extra layer of security when running apps that require elevation....

To enable battery saver on Windows 11, open Settings > Power & battery , click “Battery saver,” and click “Turn on now.” Also, you can use the “Turn battery saver on automatically at” option and select the battery level before the feature turns on automatically. On Windows 11 , “battery saver” is a feature that, as the name implies, helps laptops conserve energy to prolong battery life as much as possible....

Microsoft Edge Chromium comes with “IE Mode” that allows to use the legacy Internet Explorer engine to load old websites that otherwize will break in the new modern browser. Although IE Mode has been designed primarily for organizations to load internal sites without the need to use a separate browser or having to redesign the site, it’s also possible to use the feature to load external websites. However, it involves additional steps, and you must specify a list with the sites that you want to render with IE Mode on Edge using Group Policy....

To access the Bing Chat AI, you no longer need to join the waitlist as of May 4. You only need to use Microsoft Edge and sign in with your Microsoft account. Previously, to get access to Bing ChatGPT search, you needed to open the Bing sign-up page, click on “Join the waitlist,” and wait for the confirmation email, but that’s no longer the case. The new Bing with ChatGPT is available on desktop and mobile devices....

To get access to Google Bard, open the Bard sign-up page, click on “Join waitlist,” and wait for the confirmation email. It’s unclear how long the wait time is before getting access to Bard. Bard is similar to the popular OpenAI ChatGPT that uses deep learning algorithms (large language models) to provide answers to conversational questions in natural language. In the same way, you would get a response if you ask a question to another person....

On Windows 11 or 10, you can download and install the Windows Terminal Canary, and in this guide, you will learn how. The “Canary” version offers nightly builds of the Windows Terminal, allowing anyone to access the latest code to be among the first ones to try new experimental features and enhancements even before they arrive in the “Preview” version. Microsoft is providing the Windows Terminal Canary through an installer that supports automatic updates....

To install Windows 11 25H2 early, download the update through Windows Update or manually force the upgrade by installing the Enablement Package (KB5054156). Alternatively, download the official ISO file to create a bootable USB for a clean installation. UPDATED 10/1/2025: Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update) is officially available starting September 30, 2025, and you can install it now on compatible devices through the Windows Update settings, manually by running the Enablement Package (KB5054156) , or it’s possible to get it from the Windows Insider Program....

Windows 11 cannot be installed on unsupported hardware through Windows Update, but manual methods still work. Clean installs are recommended over upgrades to reduce compatibility and stability issues. Rufus and Ventoy are the easiest tools to bypass TPM, Secure Boot, RAM, and CPU checks. Registry-based workarounds and Command Prompt upgrades remain viable but less reliable. If you have a computer that doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements, you can still install Windows 11 , but not through Windows Update....