Extensions
The latest Extensions coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
PowerToys Prototype Brings Linux-Style Sidebar Dock to Windows 11
Microsoft's PowerToys team is developing a persistent, Linux-style menu bar for Windows 11—a configurable "dock" attached to the new PowerToys Command Palette that can live along any screen edge....
Windows 11 Extra Taskbar: Microsoft's New UI Experiment for Power Users
Microsoft is quietly developing a potentially game-changing interface feature for Windows 11 that could fundamentally alter how users interact with their desktop environment. According to recent...
Custom Cursor Guide: Safe Installation, Security Risks & Best Alternatives for Windows
The default Windows cursor is a study in functional minimalism—a reliable, if somewhat bland, white arrow that performs its duty without fanfare. Yet for millions of users, this utilitarian pointer...
Top Android Browser Alternatives to Chrome: Privacy, Speed & Features Compared
Chrome’s dominance on Android devices has created a perception that it’s the only viable option, but a growing ecosystem of alternative browsers offers compelling features that Google’s default...
Raycast Windows Beta Brings macOS Spotlight Features with Enhanced AI and Extensions
The long-awaited arrival of Raycast on Windows marks a significant milestone for productivity enthusiasts who have envied macOS users' access to this powerful launcher tool. After establishing itself...
PowerToys Command Palette Review: Can It Replace Windows Search?
The PowerToys Command Palette has emerged as Microsoft's most ambitious attempt to create a Spotlight-style launcher for Windows, promising to make the legacy Windows Search front end obsolete for...
Flyoobe 1.10.2: Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs Without TPM and Remove Bloatware
With Windows 10 support ending on October 14, 2025, Flyoobe 1.10.2 emerges as an all-in-one utility for owners of older, officially unsupported PCs to upgrade to Windows 11 while shedding AI features...
Raycast's Windows Beta Transforms the Clipboard and Emoji Picker from Afterthoughts into Superpowers
Raycast, the beloved macOS productivity launcher, has opened a private beta for Windows, and its first two big features — a revamped emoji picker and a smarter clipboard history — already fix the...
Firefox 143 Update Turns Favorite Sites into Windows Taskbar Apps, Adds Copilot
Mozilla has shipped Firefox 143 with a feature Windows users have requested for years: the ability to pin any website to the taskbar as a standalone web app. The update—rolling out now through the...
Meet Flyoobe, the 334 KB Toolkit That Bends Windows 11’s OOBE to Your Will
Flyoobe 1.11.361 lands with a singular promise: slide past Windows 11’s TPM, Secure Boot, and CPU generation checks while reshaping the out-of-box experience into something you actually control....
Kemono Loading Failures Surge: Windows Experts Detail 7 Fixes to Restore Access
Kemono users worldwide are encountering blank pages, persistent loading spinners, and HTTP errors when trying to access the popular aggregation platform. The disruptions, which began surfacing across...
Chrome Profiles: The Underrated Tool to End Tab Chaos and Boost Focus
Google Chrome’s profile feature is one of those rare tools that quietly evaporates the friction between work and personal life — yet most users never touch it. While tab groups, session managers,...