Si es usuario de Windows, probablemente conozca la molestia de lidiar con archivos RAR. A diferencia de los archivos ZIP, que son compatibles de forma nativa con Windows, los archivos RAR requieren un software de terceros para extraerlos o crearlos. Esto puede resultar inconveniente y llevar mucho tiempo, especialmente si trabaja con muchos archivos comprimidos.
But that’s about to change soon. Microsoft has announced that Windows will get native support for RAR archives in an upcoming update. This means you’ll be able to open, extract and create RAR files directly from Windows Explorer, without the need for any additional software. You will also be able to use the built-in Windows compression tool to create RAR archives with various options, such as encryption, password protection and volume splitting.
This is a welcome feature for many Windows users, who have been asking for native RAR support for a long time. It will also make Windows more compatible with other platforms, such as Linux and macOS, which already have native RAR support.
Another feature Microsoft has announced is the ability to control the RGB lighting of your PC and peripherals from within Windows settings. RGB lighting is a popular trend among PC enthusiasts who like to customize the colors and effects of their hardware components and accessories. However, until now, RGB lighting required separate software from different manufacturers, which could be confusing and inconsistent.
Microsoft wants to simplify this process by integrating RGB lighting controls into your Windows settings. You will be able to adjust the brightness, color and pattern of your RGB lighting from one place and synchronize them between your devices. You will also be able to create profiles and presets for different scenarios, such as gaming, work or entertainment.
This feature will work with any PC or peripheral that supports RGB lighting, regardless of make or model. Microsoft says it has partnered with several hardware manufacturers to ensure compatibility and performance. You will also be able to use voice commands or keyboard shortcuts to change RGB lighting on the fly.
These features are expected to be implemented in the next major Windows update, scheduled for early next year. Microsoft says it is listening to user feedback and wants to make Windows more user-friendly and customizable. We look forward to testing these new features and seeing how they improve our Windows experience.
Windows 11 will soon offer native support for compressed files and RGB lighting controls, according to Panos Panay, product manager at Microsoft. In a blog post summarizing announcements from the Build conference, Panay revealed some of the new features that will enhance the Windows 11 user experience.
One of them is the ability to open and compress various archive formats, such as tar, 7-zip, rar, gz and others, without the need for third-party applications such as WinRAR. Panay said this feature is based on the open source libarchive project and will provide improved performance of archiving functionality on Windows. Microsoft told The Verge that this feature will be available in a preview version of Windows later this week.
Another feature Panay mentioned is the Dynamic Lighting app, which will allow users to easily configure and customize RGB lighting on their PC accessories from within Windows settings. Panay said that currently many of these accessories rely on third-party applications and integrations that are not consistent. With Dynamic Lighting, Windows users will have a unified and simple way to control the RGB lights on their devices. Panay did not specify when this feature will be released, but it was previously spotted in a Windows Insider preview release in February.
