Microsoft adjusts Win11 strategy: introducing URI allows you to quickly jump to the default application settings page, and the new API optimizes fixed application to the taskbar experience

CTOnews.com March 18, Microsoft announced in today's blog post, fixed applications and change default applications to make sure that users have enough power to control the Windows PC experience; developers can also take full advantage of Microsoft's open platform.

Microsoft first introduced a new deep-link URI for applications in Win11. The user clicks on the URI link and can jump directly to the corresponding position in the settings application.

For example, if a user wants an application to be the default open application for PDF, then in addition to searching and navigating in the settings application, the user can now jump directly to the corresponding page in the settings application through the URI link of the application.

Microsoft also offers developers a new API for managing primary and secondary pins on the taskbar. You can pin an app, or part of an app, to a taskbar.

The user now wants to pin an app to the taskbar. CTOnews.com translation prompts:

By pinning apps to the taskbar, users can access recently used apps faster and easier, and they can open them with one click.