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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Windows 11 Insider Updates: Enhanced Features and Native .RAR Support

Microsoft has released two Windows 11 Insider builds to the Beta Channel, with one enabling new features and the other having them turned off by default. The update introduces native support for various archive file formats, including the popular .RAR format. This marks the debut of .RAR support in the Beta Channel, with plans to roll it out to general users later this year. The update also includes improvements to the cast experience and other enhancements.

via Windows Central|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Windows now natively supports popular compression formats.

Microsoft will add native support for various archive file formats, including tar, 7-zip, rar, and gz, to Windows using the open-source project libarchive. Windows has only offered native support for zip files since Windows 98, forcing users to search for decompression tools for other formats. Microsoft hopes these changes, along with other developer-focused updates, will streamline workflows and improve performance. Additionally, Microsoft teased the upcoming release of Copilot, an AI assistant that can answer a range of questions and help with tasks like finding flights and accommodations.

via The Register|

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