In a strategic effort to combat the growing prevalence of cyber threats, Microsoft announced that all newly created Microsoft accounts will now be created with passwordless authentication as the default setting. This move aims to mitigate vulnerabilities associated with traditional password systems, including phishing, brute-force attacks, and credential-based breaches that have historically posed significant security risks to users.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 is moving keyboard options from Control Panel to Settings
The Windows team has recently moved the mouse options from Control Panel to Settings, and now it is time for the keyboard settings. The actual Insider builds introduce character repeat delay and repeat rate options in the Settings app. This means their days of presence in the Control Panel are numbered.
A new bug prevents downloading Windows 11 24H2 from WSUS with error 0x80240069
Microsoft has confirmed an issue affecting Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 after installing the April 8, 2025 cumulative update KB5055528. This problem prevents the upgrade to version 24H2 from downloading via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Chrome 136 Released with New Features and Security Improvements
Google has released Chrome 136 along with an updated stable version of the open-source Chromium project. For users who need more time to update, an extended stable branch remains available, offering support for up to 8 weeks. The next release, Chrome 137, is scheduled for May 27.
How to Disable Weather Suggestions in the Firefox 138 Address Bar
Firefox 138 introduces a new feature that displays contextual weather recommendations in the address bar when you type weather-related words or city names. Here's how to disable this feature in your browser if you are not happy to see it.
How to Enable the New Profile Manager in Firefox 138
Firefox 138 introduces a revamped profile management system that allows users to create independent browser sessions with unique settings, history, bookmarks, and more. By default, this new profile interface isn’t enabled for all users yet, but you can manually activate it.
Firefox 138 Released With New Profile Manager and Improvements
Mozilla has released Firefox 138, adding several new features, performance improvements, and security updates. New versions have also been released to extend support for Firefox 115.23.0 and 128.10.0. Meanwhile, Firefox 139 has entered beta testing, with its official release scheduled for May 27. Here are the highlights of Firefox 138.
Google Changes Chrome’s Approach to Third-Party Cookies and Privacy Sandbox
Google’s VP of Privacy Sandbox has announced a revised strategy for how Chrome handles third-party cookies. Going forward, Chrome will block third-party cookies by default only in Incognito mode. The company also plans to review its use of Privacy Sandbox technologies and outline a new roadmap in the coming months.
Network Activity Analysis of Popular Web Browsers on First Launch
A recent study has shed light on the network activity generated by 19 popular web browsers during their initial launch on a user’s PC. The analysis focuses on the number and nature of background service requests sent by these browsers, excluding traffic related to user interaction or web page content. These service requests are often used for tasks such as checking for updates, downloading security filters, serving ads, or retrieving data for start pages.
Microsoft is committed to Responsible AI Principles in Windows development
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to developing AI features for Windows with a focus on responsible AI principles. These principles, outlined in the Microsoft Responsible AI standard, focus on fairness, trustworthiness, security, privacy, inclusion, and transparency. Microsoft ensures that its AI-powered tools not only enhance user productivity but also prioritize ethical considerations and user safety.
