So Long, Windows Control Panel?

Microsoft is finally taking steps to phase the Control Panel out of Windows 11.

December 20, 2021 It's December 20, 2021. On this day in 1996, Apple announced it would acquire Next Software for $400 million. The move would see Next CEO and Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, return to Apple as an advisor. We all know how Jobs' time at Apple went after that.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 228 articles, 7 podcasts, 6 press releases, 293 tweets, and 7 YouTube videos 1. Windows 11 Update Tests Phasing Out Control Panel Microsoft seems to be finally working on fully phasing out the Control Panel in a new Windows 11 update. Specifically, it's moving settings once found in the Control Panel into the Settings app. The move has been a long time coming, but sometimes change is hard, y'know? 2. Another Popular Google Play App Found to Host Malware Google Play app Color Message—said to have over 500,000 downloads—has been removed from the Play Store after being linked to Joker malware. This isn't a one-off occurrence, either, as the malware has been discovered in hundreds of apps over the past two years. Keep a close eye on your phones! 3. Xiaomi Reveals 4K TV Stick With Voice-Activated Remote Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K, the successor to their popular Mi TV Stick. As the name suggests, the primary selling point is its glorious 4K resolution and support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Watch out, Google, there's a new 4K streaming stick in town. 🦑 Go Deeper The apps we use are always trying to get into our personal data, but Charlie Sorrel thinks features like Apple's App Privacy Report can shame developers into being better and less invasive.      🎱 By the Numbers That's a lot of Windows 10 versions Data: AdDuplex Windows 11 has only been out for a couple of months, but it's slowly making its way to Windows PCs around the world. Sure, it's only at 8.6% of the market share, but look at its competition; it's an army of Windows 10 versions out there. Also, Windows 11 insiders? What are you even doing?     Sponsored By Ford Finally, an Electric Vehicle Worthy of Your Sci-Fi Dreams If most electric vehicles have missed the mark for you, the strides Ford has taken with the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning may finally meet your expectations. Check It Out 🤓 Nerd Out "Anything could be in the TOS." —Tim Fisher, General Manager We never read those terms of service agreements, but even if we did, it wouldn't take long, right? Well, it depends on the company. Apple's can take 30 mins, while Microsoft's could take more than an hour. That's... too long. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Music of the Spheres Image: Creative Store, Amazon Need a new pair of PC speakers that won't break the bank? Look no further than the Creative Pebble V2. These spherical speakers are powered by USB-C and have a a minimalistic design that lets them sit comfortably on any desk setup. Simplistic? Sure, but sometimes you should spend a little to get a lot. 🎧 Listen Up Gaming and The Game Awards The Waypoint Radio crew convenes yet again to discuss a few more games before 2021 draws to a close. Give it a listen as they tackle The Game Awards, then pivot to games like Moncage, Babble Royale, Solar Ash, and more.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]