TweakTown News Software & Apps TL;DR: Microsoft is gradually transferring all legacy Control Panel features, including complex network and printer settings, into the modern Windows Settings app. …
… Microsoft keeps a hidden list of apps it treats as friendly and lets through automatically, but it misses plenty, and even some of Microsoft's own apps have triggered false blocks on recent Windows updates. When that happens, you don't have to choose between security and a working app. …
… The company is adding new video controls that let you disable all video content in the app, with the update rolling out to all users globally this month. To access the controls, head to Settings and select "Content and Display" on mobile or "Display" on desktop. …
… Check System, Speaker, and Media-Player Volume Your PC has multiple separate volume controls - such as the system volume, the app you're using, and the physical controls on your speakers or headphones. …
… Depending on your GPU, open its control panel app and set it as the default for graphics processing. Some control panels also allow per-app GPU customization, letting you set preferences for individual games and applications. …
… It requires the paid DSX+ add-on and improves app design, button mapping, and profile management for better wireless controller use. …
… That said, this change to Office apps follows similar changes in Windows 11, where Microsoft is removing unnecessary Copilot buttons from apps like Notepad and Snip & Sketch. …
… Most features like control mapping, touchpads, haptics, gyros, and joysticks work well, with minor touchpad issues and some Steam-specific conflicts remaining. …
… Go to Settings Apps Installed apps, find the app, open its Advanced options, and set "Background apps permissions" to "Always." This doesn't fully bypass Efficiency Mode, but it tells Windows to be less aggressive with that app when it's running in the background. …
… For creators, the OBS integration includes quick access to the microphone and audio controls. …