Microsoft is making Windows 11 easier to use: you can now pin apps directly from Search with a simple drag-and-drop. Here’s how.
Microsoft’s developer team continues to improve Windows 11introducing new featuresthat make the user experience even simpler and more intuitive. After fixing the annoying crashes of File Explorer and adding media controls directly on the lock screen, the company has just released an update that improve application managementgreatly simplifies the daily use of the system.
One of the most interesting novelties is theIntroduction of drag-and-drop to pin applications to the taskbar. Just like with the Dock on macOS, you can now search for an application in the Start menu and drag it directly to the taskbar to fix it, eliminating the need to go through context menus. This makes the whole process more immediate and customizable.
Thanks to this update, customize the taskbar becomes much simpler and allows you to quickly organize your most used applications. Whether for work or play, the ability to pin your favorite apps with a single gesture makes it easier to access all your essential programs and optimizes interaction with the operating system.
The update is currently available via the Windows Insider Program Canary Channelwhich means users can preview features like pin apps from search results and the return of drag-and-drop in File Explorer. To access these new features, simply sign up for the Insider program and select the Canary channel in Windows Update settings. The preview build allows users to discover new features early and provide useful feedback to further improve the Windows 11 operating system before these new features are distributed widely.
It is important to remember that, as this is a development version, there may be some issues. bug or instability.