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  • Microsoft has verified that Control Panel will no longer be available on Windows 11.

    Microsoft has verified that Control Panel will no longer be available on Windows 11.

    The Control Panel, a long-standing feature of the Windows operating system, is set to be phased out in Windows 11. Microsoft has confirmed that it is in the process of discontinuing the Control Panel and transitioning to the Settings app for a more modern and streamlined user experience.

    Microsoft plans to discontinue the Control Panel feature in Windows 11.

    The speculation regarding the discontinuation of the Control Panel has been ongoing for years. Despite indications dating back to 2011 that it might be replaced by “PC Settings”, Microsoft has not yet phased out the Control Panel in its latest Windows versions.

    In 2015, a Microsoft employee stated that the Control Panel would be replaced by the Settings eventually, but the transition was delayed as some features had not yet been transferred to the new application.

    Microsoft stated that removing the Control Panel aims to provide a more unified and modern user experience by introducing the Settings app, which offers easier access to system settings and tools with a user-friendly interface designed to be more intuitive, especially for newcomers.

    The Control Panel is being phased out slowly, but it will still be accessible for compatibility purposes until all its settings are fully incorporated into the Settings app.

  • Microsoft has reversed its decision and will not remove the Windows Control Panel.

    Microsoft has reversed its decision and will not remove the Windows Control Panel.

    Microsoft recently created a buzz by revealing plans to phase out the traditional Windows Control Panel in favor of the Settings app. However, they have now reversed this decision and confirmed that the Control Panel will remain in use for the time being.

    Microsoft has no plans to remove the Windows Control Panel.

    Microsoft has softened its stance on the future of the Control Panel, indicating that many of its settings are being transitioned to the Settings app, as per a recent update in the official Windows documentation.

    Microsoft is still keeping the Control Panel in Windows 11 alongside the Settings app, which is beneficial for users and IT professionals who rely on it.

    The Control Panel has not been listed as obsolete in Windows, indicating Microsoft’s current intention to maintain it as part of the system. The company has not publicly disclosed the reason for this decision, but user feedback may have influenced it.

  • Apple addresses the issue with the WiFi selector in the control center in iOS 18.1.

    Apple addresses the issue with the WiFi selector in the control center in iOS 18.1.

    With the introduction of iOS 18, the Control Center brought changes that made it harder to rearrange icons, particularly impacting the process of switching WiFi networks by requiring additional clicks. This may appear minor, but for those who frequently switch WiFi networks for various devices like routers and cameras, the added step becomes increasingly frustrating.

    I created an Instagram video detailing the changes that had occurred and how they had greatly bothered me. iPhone enthusiasts quickly criticized me, believing that the issue I encountered was minor and easily resolved by creating a Shortcut using the iOS Shortcut app.

    iOS version 18.1

    It appears that this issue was resolved with iOS 18.1, and the update includes various enhancements such as individual icons that can be personalized. The icons available for customization are shown in the left image, while the right image displays the icons currently in use.

    Novas opções de personalização do Centro de Controle iOS 18.1
    Imagem: Peggychoucair/FreePik

    Initially, an idea proposed by the community as nonsensical was eventually adopted by Apple, revealing its lack of quality.

    I admit that the new Control Center was not as helpful and user-friendly as expected, requiring customization to be useful, unlike Apple’s usual approach of creating efficient interfaces and functions.

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