How to perform Internet Speed Test from Taskbar in Windows 11 natively

Windows 11 now supports Network speed test from the Taskbar. You can perform an Internet speed test using the system tray and ...
The Register on MSN

De-duplicating the desktops: Let's come together, right now

Here come old FlatPak, it comes grooving up slowly... Comment The tendency of Linux developers to reinvent wheels is no ...
MUO on MSN

I made Windows 11 feel fresh and focused again — it only took 4 steps

W indows 11 starts off looking clean and minimal, but that polished look doesn't last forever. Before long, icons pile up on the taskbar, notifications keep flashing across the screen, and the Start ...
Windows Report

KB5065789 brings new taskbar and desktop customization options in Windows 11

The KB5065789 preview update (Build 26100.6725) for Windows 11 24H2 packs small but useful personalization upgrades that improve daily use. On the desktop side, hardware indicator pop-ups (brightness, ...
Wired

Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream

Google is adding multiple new AI features to Chrome, the most popular browser in the world. The most visible change is a new button in Chrome that launches the Gemini chatbot, but there are also new ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 Could Soon Have an “Agentic Companions” Button on the Taskbar

Microsoft is working on something new for Windows 11: “agentic companions” for the Taskbar, which have been spotted in recent Insider preview builds. The idea is for these AI companions to be ...
GitHub

Show desktop protection #41022

You can use a hotkey to protect a certain window from show desktop, so when you use win+D or click the show desktop button on the taskbar, it doesn't get minimized, Some context: I use Seelen UI ...
The Verge

Today I learned the Steam Deck lets you go Inception on its desktop mode.

Why reboot your whole SteamOS handheld to desktop when you can visit the desktop from inside the gaming mode? Nested Desktop does have limitations (no file management, no Steam-within-Steam) but gosh ...
Android Authority

Android's Desktop Mode gets a handy shortcut to pin your favorite apps to the taskbar

Google is improving Android’s still-in-development Desktop Mode by adding the ability to pin apps to the taskbar for quick access. A new “pin to taskbar” shortcut appears in an app’s context menu, ...
Android

Android's Desktop Mode Now Features App Pinning to Taskbar

Google is enhancing Android’s Desktop Mode with a new “pin to taskbar” feature. This allows users to conveniently pin favorite apps for quick access, improving app management. It marks a significant ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 adds taskbar 'End Task' button for killing frozen apps

In a nutshell: Microsoft has quietly introduced a new Windows feature allowing you to deal with unresponsive applications faster. A new "End Task" option is available directly from the taskbar, ...