Microsoft will partially fix one of Windows 11’s most criticized features – the company will simplify the process of changing the default applications in Windows 11. Compared to Windows 10, in the latest operating system from the Redmond company, it has become much more difficult to abandon the default applications for opening certain files and assign them the desired software instead. In addition, Microsoft will give more control over programs pinned to the Start menu and taskbar.
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To change the default application in Windows 11, you must initially open the “Settings” of the operating system yourself and in the “Applications” section configure the default application for each type of file or link. That is, the user had to configure each individual file type instead of simply choosing their preferred web browser or image editor.
Last year, Microsoft made it possible to switch default browsers in Windows 11 with one click. Now Microsoft allows app developers to direct users directly to the right place in Settings to change the default program for certain types of files or links. It will be much more convenient and faster.
Separately, Microsoft announced the start of testing a new API that allows applications to pin a primary or secondary icon to the taskbar. According to Microsoft, the new approach should solve some of the issues users had with the transition to Windows 11, and make changing the settings and appearance of the operating system more like what people are used to on iOS or Android mobile devices. . A new menu for adding application tiles to the taskbar can lead to new widgets or other interfaces that store information from your most-used programs for easy access.
Source : 3D News
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