Many minor features often go unnoticed when a new version of Windows is launched. Windows 11 is no exception, as Microsoft's operating system has adopted a handy little KDE feature that allows you to change the volume of your computer simply by hovering your mouse over the volume icon.
A Microsoft software developer called Jen Gentleman made note of a new feature on Reddit and Twitter that allows you to hover over the volume icon in the tray and scroll with your mouse wheel to control the volume. Previously, in Windows, you had to click on the symbol before you could adjust the volume. The new method is a little bit faster.
When Gentleman excitedly tweeted about the new function, the KDE Community had a somewhat amusing response. "Welcome to the club," read the message.
This functionality has long been well-known and adored by KDE Plasma Linux users, which is where the joke originates. Despite the jokes, it's a useful feature that we're glad to see in Windows 11. Even though the function is a few years overdue, it's fantastic to see Microsoft catch up with the times. Small quality of life enhancements like these can significantly improve usability.
If you are using Windows 11's Beta channel or stable version, this feature is not yet functional for you because it is only accessible to Windows Insider Dev channel users. Microsoft probably intends to include the functionality to the initial releases of Windows 11, but we're not sure when that will happen.