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Winaero Tweaker is a free app for all versions of Windows that lets you adjust (i.e. tweak) hidden secret settings that Microsoft does not let you adjust from the user interface. In addition, it allows you to add extra value to existing Windows apps and tools with advanced context menus, options, and handy commands.

It is a powerful system utility that supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 and includes hundreds of settings. It also includes many options that were earlier available exclusively in my standalone applications.

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Chrome 144 released with updated New Tab Page and more AI stuff

Chrome 144 is now available in the stable channel. The Extended Stable branch will remain supported for eight weeks. It brings with it a simplified new tab page design that offers category-level customization instead of individual block dismissal. Also, it expands AI Mode to Linux, enabling natural language queries about page content and multi-tab interactions. The Gemini chatbot now supports image uploads and generation. And more.

Ad-Supported Tier Coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming

Users have recently observed a new message while launching games through Xbox Cloud Gaming, stating, "1 hour of ad supported play time per session." This notice appears to confirm earlier reports that Microsoft plans to introduce an ad-supported access tier. Although the message surfaced unexpectedly, sources at the company clarify it is an upcoming feature rather than a current policy.

Vertical Tabs Finally Come to Google Chrome, You Can Try Them Now

Vertical tabs have been one of the most requested features for Google Chrome for many years. Late last year, Google began testing vertical tabs in Canary channel builds. Now, with Google Chrome 145, they've made their way to the Beta channel. The feature is disabled by default and is only available as an optional flag in chrome://flags.

Microsoft has released out of band updates for Windows 11 to fix shutdown issues

Earlier this week, Microsoft released cumulative updates for supported versions of Windows, which has once again caused problems for users. The patch update KB5073455, released on January 13, 2026, for Windows 11 version 23H2, causes devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled to restart instead of shutting down or hibernating. Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server have also experienced connection and authentication issues with remote access applications such as Windows Apps, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365. To resolve these, Microsoft today released unscheduled updates KB5077744 and KB5077797.

Microsoft Edge 144 Stable has been released

Microsoft has released the stable version of Microsoft Edge 144 (144.0.3719.82), which includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes. It introduces a new software backend for WebGL on Windows devices lacking a physical GPU. The browser now uses the Windows Advanced Rasterization Platform (WARP) instead of the unsupported SwiftShader. Stability improvements address a crash during local file downloads. Feature names such as "Efficiency Mode" and "PC Gaming Performance Mode" have been renamed to "Power Saver" and "Gaming PC Performance Boost," respectively. And more; here are the details.

Windows 11 Build 26220.7653 (Beta) Updates New Account Dialog with WinUI

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26220.7653 (KB5074157), to Insiders in the Beta channel. Microsoft has updated the dialog boxes in Settings under Accounts > Other users, adopting the modern WinUI framework and adding dark theme support. Users can now set .webp images as desktop backgrounds through Personalization settings. Copilot suggestions in Click to Do now load instantly, though this update excludes Windows Insiders in the European Economic Area and China. And more.

Just the Browser disables all AI, ads and tracking traces from Chrome, Firefox and Edge

The Just the Browser project is a new script that configures popular web browsers by disabling features unrelated to core web navigation. The project provides configuration options for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox, targeting functionalities that often disrupt user experience.

Windows 11 Build 28020.1371 (Canary) comes with several fixes

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 28020.1371 (version 26H1) via KB5073097 to Insiders in the Canary channel. The changelog doesn't highlight any new feature. Instead, the release comes with several bugfixes and improvements.

Decades-Old Easter Egg Discovered in Microsoft Office 97

A previously unknown Easter egg has surfaced in Microsoft Office 97, nearly three decades after the software’s initial release. It reveals a hidden set of developer credits within Microsoft Word.

Firefox 147 released, allows customizing keyboard shortcuts conveniently

Mozilla has released the latest stable version, Firefox 147, along with ESR updates, versions 140.7.0 and 115.32.0. The new version supports the XDG Base Directory specification, enables Compression Dictionary Transport for efficient data transfer, and introduces a keyboard shortcut customization page at about:keyboard. Here are the details.