If you often use the good old classic WMIC tool, here is a bit of bad news. The Redmond software giant deprecated it in Windows 10 version 21H1, and even removed it from Dev versions of Windows 11.  Microsoft points users to PowerShell instead of WMIC. The official documentation now says the following: The WMI […] The post Microsoft removed the WMIC tool from Windows 11 Dev builds appeared first on Winaero ..read more

Just a couple of days after the launch, Surface Duo 2 received its first firmware update. Unlike the original Surface Duo, which has been receiving only Android security patches for several months in a row, the first update for Surface Duo 2 contains device-specific improvements and bug fixes. Despite using much improved and more powerful […] The post Surface Duo 2 gets its first firmware update appeared first on Winaero ..read more

A couple of months ago, Microsoft released an updated version of the PC Health Check tool that lets you check whether your computer is Windows 11-compatible. The utility compares your hardware with the Windows 11 requirements and checks software configuration (SecureBoot, UEFI, and TPM). If PC Health Check finds issues with your computer, it displays […] The post Windows 10 now installs the PC Health Check tool automatically appeared first on Winaero ..read more

Here is how to install Windows Subsystem for Android in Windows 11 Dev or stable and run Android applications on it. Earlier this month, Microsoft launched Windows Subsystem for Android on Beta versions of Windows 11, allowing users to install and run Android apps on PCs. For some reason, Windows Subsystem for Android is not available […] The post How to Install WSA in Windows 11 Dev or Stable Builds appeared first on Winaero ..read more

Let's review how to install Windows Subsystem for Android in Windows 11 using two methods, Microsoft Store and manually with PowerShell. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) will allow you to run Android apps right on the Windows desktop like any native app. Initially, Microsoft made the WSA feature only available to members of the Windows […] The post Install Windows Subsystem for Android in Windows 11 appeared first on Winaero ..read more

Microsoft released a new software update for Xbox Series X, Series S, and the Xbox One Series consoles. The October Xbox Update brings a few major changes and improvements to make gaming on your console more comfortable and pleasing. What is new in the October Xbox Update Here are the key changes you get with […] The post Xbox October Update brings 4K dashboard and other improvements appeared first on Winaero ..read more

Four weeks after releasing Edge 94, Microsoft is back with another "major" update for its browser. Edge 95 is now available to all users in the stable channel. What is new in Microsoft Edge 95? Edge 95 brings several quality-of-life improvements and minor features. Progressive Web Apps and WebView now utilize the download user experience, […] The post Microsoft Edge 95 is out, here are the key changes appeared first on Winaero ..read more

On the Visual Studio Code website, Microsoft announced a web version of the Visual Studio Code IDE. Now users can access a lightweight version of a popular code editor without the need to download and install additional applications on their computers. To get started with Visual Studio Code for Web, navigate to vscode.dev in your preferred […] The post Microsoft launches web version of Visual Studio Code appeared first on Winaero ..read more

Google has updated the stable channel of the Chrome browser with a new version. Chrome 95.0.4638.54 is notable for a variety of fixes. Feature-wise, it doesn't include the FTP support code any longer, so the flag doesn't work. There is also a side panel option, which is enabled by default for some. What's new in […] The post Google has released Chrome 95, here are the key changes appeared first on Winaero ..read more

Microsoft today released an optional cumulative update (preview updates are also known as monthly C-updates) for systems running the stable version of Windows 11. Version 22000.282 is available for download via Windows Update or manual installation from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Although installing previews of cumulative updates usually is not the best idea, some users […] The post Windows 11 22000.282 optional update is available with AMD fixes appeared first on Winaero ..read more