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Windows Insiders have reason to celebrate with the arrival of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27802 for the Canary Channel. Announced by Amanda Langowski and Brandon LeBlanc on February 28, 2025, this build brings a host of visual improvements, feature enhancements, and important bug fixes that...

Windows 11 has long been hailed for its visually appealing design and innovative features—but even the seemingly simplest tweaks can hit unexpected roadblocks. The latest case in point is the color-coded battery icon update that was initially set to bring clearer, more intuitive battery status...

Microsoft’s constant drive for innovation and user-focused enhancements is hard to miss. The latest Windows 11 Release Preview build—version 26100.3321—brings five new features that promise to improve your everyday computing experience. While these updates may seem incremental, they underline...

Windows enthusiasts, get ready for a breath of fresh air – Windows 11 is about to get even better! With several new features on the horizon, builds on the Developer and Beta channels are already showcasing enhancements that will soon be part of the upcoming 24H2 update. Whether you’re a power...

Windows 11 enthusiasts, buckle up! The latest preview build, KB5050103, now available for testers in the Dev channel, offers a glimpse of what’s on its way in the Windows 11 24H2 update. With an exciting mix of new features and improvements, Microsoft is clearly in the mood to refine the user...

Microsoft is at it again, ensuring Windows 11 remains the gift that keeps on giving. Whether you’re a PC multitasker or have spent years juggling mismatched ecosystems, there’s good news in the air. The latest Windows 11 update centers on iPhone integration, bringing the walled garden of Apple a...

Microsoft is stepping up its game with a new battery icon for Windows 11, promising to make your system tray not just functional but also fashionable (well, at least as far as battery icons go). Not content to simply imitate the feature-rich battery indicators of Android, iOS, and macOS...

In a world obsessed with innovation and sleek interfaces, sometimes a tiny change can make an outsized difference. Microsoft just proved that with its recent update in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build. Are you sitting down for this? The battery icon now has colors! Yes, Microsoft has decided...

Move over, boring monochrome battery icon! Microsoft has decided to lighten up Windows 11’s mood—and potentially save your laptop’s life—with a colorful update to its battery indicator. Dubbed a “highly requested feature” by the Windows Insider community, these changes aren't just...

In a recent development that has got Windows enthusiasts buzzing with excitement, the latest Dev Channel update for Windows 11 introduces a vibrant redesign of the battery icon. This move, part of the continual enhancements from Microsoft, aims not only to beautify the interface but also to...

In a move that many Windows 11 users have eagerly anticipated, Microsoft has unveiled a redesigned battery icon that promises to be more informative and user-friendly. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a casual user, these changes could enhance how you engage with your device's power status...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22610 to the Dev and Beta Channels. TL;DR This build introduces some new group policies for IT administrators and an update to the Family Safety Widget. This build also includes another good set of fixes that will...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19624 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. Not seeing any of the...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19613.1000 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. You can check out our Windows Insider Program documentation here, including a list of all the new features and updates released in builds so far. Not seeing any of the...

Lenovo T530, Windows 7 PRO, Lenovo Power Manager 6.68.15 (n1au415w.exe). At startup the battery icon that shows percentage of battery remaining is partially obscured on the task bar. (see screen capture) I can toggle the Lock status on the task bar and the icon will reappear correctly. I have...

Hi everyone, we thought we would end the week with another build for you – but this time it’s for mobile. Build 10166 of the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview is rolling out right now to Windows Insiders on the Fast ring. There are lots of small changes and feature tweaks in this build, but our...

my computer's power options have been acting up. it started after i downloaded a windows update and the computer failed to restart. my computer is a laptop and it wont give me the option to choose what happens when i close the lid and nothing happens. also, i do not get a battery icon in the...

My 2nd generation iPod touch will connect to the computer and shows up in iTunes 8.2.1.6. I'm able to play music off of it and sync music to and from it. The problem however is that it won't charge. On the ipod, the icon in the upper right which shows the battery is just rapidly switching from...

So i have been using Windows 7 RC. The driver messed up so i reformated my partition and reinstalled. First time it was all ok. But then I was on it and the graphics messed up. So around windows at the edge and near the window control buttons it was all bits and all that. So i re-formatted...

I am using Windows 7 on my laptop, and I generally switch between High Performance (when the power cable is in) and Power Saver (when the power cable is not in). When I switch between power modes, I click the battery icon, and that brings up a list of the available power schemes. However, it...