Bluetooth and audio.
For some reason my bluetooth connections are all connecting but I am not getting any audio out. Audio will play when I link directly to the ear plug jack but just wont work when I try to use my Bose sound board and earbuds or apple airpods, any solutions. I have had a quick assist with Micosoft and Bose but still none are working.
Weird graphical glitches in preinstalled software
Recently have began noticing weird issues regarding some applications like paint and notepad. The text seems all mumbled up and occasionally wont show anything. This only seems to happen in those two, apps like task manager seem to work completely fine. I attached a few images of my issues. Anything i can do to fix this? Thank you :)
Feature Request: Remember desktop icon layouts for different monitor configurations in Windows 11
Hi everyone, I'd like to suggest an improvement to how Windows 11 handles desktop icon positions when switching between different monitor configurations. My setup I use a Windows 11 Education laptop in two different configurations: At my desk: A multi-monitor setup with three displays connected through a docking station. On the go: Only the laptop's built-in display. The problem Whenever I switch between these configurations, Windows does not reliably preserve my desktop icon arrangement. Icons that were carefully organized for my multi-monitor setup are moved or rearranged when I switch to the smaller laptop display. When I reconnect the external monitors, the original layout is not consistently restored. My current workaround is to reduce the desktop icon size by approximately two steps using Ctrl + mouse wheel when working on the laptop screen. This makes the icons fit somewhat better, but it does not actually solve the problem. Windows 11 already has a setting called "Remember window locations based on monitor connection", which is useful for application windows. However, there appears to be no equivalent built-in feature for desktop icons. Suggested improvement I would love to see Windows 11 support monitor-specific desktop icon layouts, including: Automatic layout detection: Recognize different monitor configurations, such as a docking station with three monitors versus the laptop display alone. Separate saved layouts: Remember desktop icon positions for each configuration. Automatic restoration: Restore the corresponding icon arrangement when connecting or disconnecting external displays. Per-configuration icon settings: Optionally remember icon size and spacing for each layout. Manual save/restore: Provide a built-in option to save and restore desktop layouts when needed. Ideally, this functionality would be integrated into Windows itself rather than requiring third-party utilities. Why this matters Switching between a docking station and a laptop-only setup is a common workflow in modern workplaces. Having to reorganize desktop icons or adjust their size every time is an unnecessary inconvenience. Windows already recognizes monitor connections and can remember application window positions, so extending this concept to desktop icons would be a natural improvement. Questions for the community: Has anyone found a reliable built-in solution for this in Windows 11? Is Microsoft considering monitor-specific desktop icon layouts? Would others find this feature useful? Thanks for reading!
Building BuildingCalc: A Client-Side PWA Engine for Construction & Civil Estimations
Hi Microsoft Tech Community, I wanted to introduce a project I have been developing called BuildingCalc (https://buildingcalc.net) and share a bit about the technical architecture behind it. As a full-stack developer working on web tools, one of my primary goals was to solve the speed and privacy friction found in traditional civil engineering and construction estimation software. Most existing tools rely on heavy backend server processing, forced user account sign-ups, or slow, ad-cluttered pages. To overcome this, I architected BuildingCalc as a 100% client-side Progressive Web App (PWA). Key Architecture and Performance Highlights: - Zero Backend Latency (100% Local Execution): Every mathematical formula—from concrete volume mixes, rebar weight calculations, and brickwork masonry to electrical wire sizing, HVAC sizing, roofing pitch, and flooring coverage—executes entirely inside browser memory (V8 JavaScript engine). - Privacy-First Design: Calculations stay local on the client device with zero server telemetry or logging, making it compliant with strict privacy frameworks like GDPR. - Offline-First Capabilities: Built as a Progressive Web App (PWA) with service worker caching, allowing civil engineers, quantity surveyors, and contractors to use it on active job sites even with spotty connectivity. - Instant Export Suite: Built-in PDF report generation and Excel spreadsheet export capabilities so users can create clean material takeoff lists directly for client quotes. Core Suite Coverage: We have modularized over 45 specialized calculators into dedicated categories: 1. Concrete and Foundation: Slab volume, footing concrete mix ratio (M15, M20, M25), ready-mix quantity surveying. 2. Masonry and Structural: Brickwork mortar estimation, block wall counts, plastering mortar mix ratios. 3. Finishes and Interior: Tile coverage with grout offset, wall paint estimation, ceiling sheet requirements. 4. MEP and Utilities: Electrical load sizing, pipe flow sizing, roofing material pitch calculations, and site excavation earthwork. I would love to connect with fellow software engineers, web architects, and community members working on PWAs, edge architectures, or civil tech solutions. Feel free to explore the suite at https://buildingcalc.net and let me know your thoughts or feedback!
Who should we contact to propose Soninke (snk) as a new Windows 11 display language?
Hello. My name is Bangal Camara, and I am part of a small group of Soninke speakers interested in making Windows 11 available in the Soninke language (ISO 639 language code: snk). We have already submitted a suggestion through the Windows Feedback Hub, but it is still marked as "Received." Our community is willing to contribute to the localization process, including translating Windows interface terminology into Soninke, developing a consistent technical glossary, providing native-speaker linguistic review, and collaborating with Microsoft on a possible Soninke language pack or Language Interface Pack. We understand that introducing a new Windows display language requires planning and technical evaluation. Could you please tell us which Microsoft team is responsible for evaluating proposals to add new Windows display languages, and how our community can formally contact that team? We would be grateful for any guidance or referral to the appropriate department. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, Bangal Camara Soninke Language Community Initiative
Personalize PowerPoint Live with Theme, Navigation, and Notes pane controls
PowerPoint Live now gives presenters more ways to personalize and control their presentation experience with: light, dark, and high contrast modes up and down arrow key slide navigation a resizable Notes pane What’s new Previously, PowerPoint Live offered fewer options for customizing your presentation experience. Navigation controls were more limited, and the Notes pane always occupied valuable screen space even when you didn't need it. These updates make the PowerPoint Live experience more flexible and personalized. PowerPoint Live now supports light, dark, and high contrast modes, so you can choose the viewing experience that works best for your preferences, environment, and accessibility needs. Up and down arrow keys and Page Up and Page Down keys let you navigate slides using familiar keyboard commands and compatible presentation devices anywhere in the experience. Lastly, the resizable Notes pane lets you expand it when you need more room to read, make it smaller when you need more space for your slides, or collapse it completely when you don’t have notes to reference. Together, these improvements help PowerPoint Live adapt to your workflow, make for fewer distractions, and create a more personalized way to present. How it works How to select a theme Select the three dots (...) next to your profile picture in Teams. Settings > Appearance. Then, choose Light, Dark, Classic, or High contrast. When you begin presenting with PowerPoint Live, your theme will appear as selected. How to navigate with up and down arrow keys or Page Up / Page Down keys Start presenting your slides with PowerPoint Live. Press the down arrow key or Page Down key on your keyboard to advance through the presentation, and the up arrow key or the Page Up key to return to the previous slide. NOTE: You can also use a compatible presentation clicker that sends up and down arrow key or page up/Down commands to navigate without changing your existing presentation workflow. How to resize or collapse the Notes pane Start presenting with PowerPoint Live, and hover over the divider between the slide and the Notes pane to reveal the resize cursor. Drag the divider to make the Notes pane larger or smaller, or drag it toward the right edge of the screen to collapse it. When the Notes pane is collapsed, click the arrow or drag the resize handle to reopen it. Availability Features covered in this blog roll out over time to enable us to monitor quality and performance, so some features may not be available to you right away. Feedback We’d love to hear from you! To provide feedback on these changes, select … in the top-right corner of Teams while in a Teams meeting, then select Report a problem. For category, select Meetings - PowerPoint Live, then describe your feedback or issue and hit submit.Is there an automated way to clean up / bulk delete past sharing links without user intervention?
Hello everyone, I'm currently dealing with sharing link management across SharePoint, Teams groups, and OneDrive in our tenant. While I know that we can easily script the listing and deletion of sharing links for SharePoint sites and Teams groups using PowerShell, doing the same for individual OneDrive personal sites returns an "Access Denied" error when using an admin account. I completely understand why this is designed this way: to protect users' personal data privacy and prevent admins from snooping into personal files. However, looking at the user side in OneDrive Web under Shared > By me, a user can see a list of shared items, but when selecting multiple items in bulk, the sharing management options disappear (they only appear when selecting a single item). This means users have to review and clean up their shared links one by one, which is not realistic to ask of them. While we can configure global admin policies (like automatic expiration for Anyone links) to prevent future link accumulation, past sharing links remain persistent. My question is : Is there an existing automated method, admin procedure, or tool that allows cleaning up or bulk-deleting existing sharing links inside users' OneDrive accounts, without violating privacy or requiring manual one-by-one removal by the end users? Thank you for your insights!Microsoft Store Issues After Updating to 26H2 (Blank pages)
Hi, After updating to 26H2, I see a blank screen in the Microsoft Store: Updates & Downloads (Recent Updates) and Library (All - Apps - Games, etc.) I've tried everything, but nothing helps: wsreset.exe, store: reset, restore, reinstall the Store, sfc /scannow, restore health, etc. The updates in the store work just fine; they download and install. But after that, the information is gone. Everything displays correctly on the main screen. I have an offline account. Before the update, everything worked without any problems, with an offline account Store bug—any workaround? Thank you for your help or for providing a solution. Bas.
