As part of the maintenance update process, Windows 11 received the update KB5012592, which brings a slew of fixes and improvements. Also, Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 received the update KB5012599, which prepares the system for the new search highlights feature and fixes many issues. The software giant also started testing fixes and improvements that devices expected to receive with the next Patch Tuesday update of Windows 11 and Windows 10. Microsoft confirmed that Taskbar will not get the option to change positions on Windows 11 because it’s challenging and there’s not enough demand at this time. As part of the development of version 22H2, the Settings app for Windows 11 will include an option to hide the system tray overflow menu in the Taskbar. Finally, since Windows 10 20H2 will reach the end of support on May 10, we looked into whether you should upgrade to version 21H2.
Tech tips roundup
This week, you also learned a bunch of tips to get the most out of Windows, including a comprehensive guide outlining the best tips to protect your computer from viruses and hackers in 2022. We looked into the steps to reset the Windows Update components to fix common problems on Windows 11. You now know the steps to fix virtually any problem with an Ethernet network connection on Windows 11. If you have a CAB file, you can use Command Prompt and PowerShell to quickly install the package to install a device driver or system update on Windows 11. Since many legacy functionalities will no longer be available for the Taskbar on Windows 11, you can use these steps to change the Taskbar position to the top or sides and change icon sizes. We also looked into the steps to enable two-step verification in your Microsoft account and the steps to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account on Windows 11. In addition, you can also use these instructions to set up Windows Hello facial recognition on your account. Finally, for the Windows Subsystem for Linux, you now know the steps to mount a Linux file system on Windows 11 and the instructions to install WSL2 on Windows 10. Also, we looked into the steps to disable the firewall on Windows 10. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
