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By using the Windows Subsystem for Android, you can run orginal Android applications on Windows 11. (WSA). This choice, though, has limitations. The Amazon Appstore, not the Google Play Store, is supported by the new operating system. Additionally, while sideloading Android apps is a possibility, anything that depends on the Google Play Service won't function. However, you can work around this restriction by installing the Google Play Store on Windows 11. This is how you do it. How to install Google Play Store on Windows 11 (new method) As previously mentioned, Windows 11 supports sideloading and running Android applications. Finding APK files and installing them via Command Prompt are challenging, though. To install Android applications, ADB must also be configured. To solve that problem, install the fully working Google Play Store. You can also use this to launch programs that rely on Google Play Service. AdeltaX Internal, which offers this technique, has posted a ...

Just like the versions of Windows that have been released in the past, Windows 11 comes with a series of interface changes as well as feature-related improvements. However, any innovation comes with surprises, curiosities, and questions. If you are stuck on the question of whether to upgrade your system to Windows 11, try the following reasons. 1. Experience the latest changes The first and most obvious motivation for users to upgrade to Windows 11 or any new operating system version is to experience the most advanced and new changes. This is especially important when it comes to security, especially in an era when cyber attacks are becoming more and more common. Windows 11 will be the first version to receive all of the major bug fixes and security updates that may affect users that have been compiled by Microsoft from previous versions of Windows. Therefore, even if you are not interested in new features at all, updating your system to the latest version is always an impo...

In Windows 11, application icons on the taskbar (taskbar) can include small red notification badges, showing the number of unread messages and notifications in a particular application. This pretty useful feature can be disabled by default. Here's how to enable it for your reference. First, open the Windows Settings app. You can use the link in the Quick Settings menu or press Windows + i on your keyboard. When the Settings menu opens, click “ Personalization ” in the list on the right, then click “ Taskbar ”. On the Taskbar settings screen, click “ Taskbar Behaviors ”. When the list of options appears, check the box next to the option “ Show badges (unread messages counter) on taskbar apps ”. Now close the Settings menu. The next time you open a messaging or social networking app with unread messages or notifications, you'll see a red numbered badge just above its icon in the taskbar. The number in the badge shows the number of unread in-...

The Windows Fan is a site for Windows troubleshooting and How-To guides, latest news, trends and features in the world of Windows OS. It mainly focuses on Windows 11 and its later builds released for General Availability and as well as Windows Insiders. You can find solutions for common and frequent issues, tips and tricks regarding various components of the OS. Apart from the desktop operating system, you can also find a great deal of articles and information regarding platforms like Universal Windows Apps and Microsoft Office. Website:  https://thewindowsfan.com/

While many of Windows 11’s features are widely publicized, they’re not always the most useful for advanced users. From keyboard shortcuts to hidden menus, there are many hidden Windows 11 features that make using Windows in general easier and more productive. If you are an advanced user, you may recognize some of these features from Windows 10. 1. Secret Start Menu Windows 11’s Start menu is nice enough, but all the cool features are in the secret Start menu. Although this already exists in Windows 10, many users have not discovered it yet. The menu includes some extremely useful shortcuts, such as  Run, Windows Terminal, Disk Management, Power Options, Event Viewer, Task Manager , and more. Secret Start Menu You can access this menu by right-clicking the Start menu icon. It will appear in place of your normal Start menu. 2. Improved multitasking ability Among Windows 11’s hidden features, multitasking is a real gem. Some settings are disabled by default, but multitasking gives you...