Starting in the most recent version Windows 11 22H2 Moment 4, you can no longer drag a file to the address bar of File Explorer to copy or move it to a parent folder or other folder in the path. The change affects the upcoming major release, 23H2, as well. Microsoft considers the feature not enough popular among users, so the new File Explorer doesn't include it.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Some private Bard chatbot conversations have been exposed in online search
In September, researcher Gagan Ghotra discovered that some user queries to the Bard chatbot were visible in search engines as clear text. Even though Google has since closed access to these search results, Bing and Yandex still show some user requests with chatbot responses, including personal data.
Windows 11 no longer accepts Windows 8/7 keys for activation
Microsoft has finally closed the loophole that allowed you to get Windows 11 for free by using a legacy serial number. The algorithm that accepts activation keys from older Windows versions, such as Windows 8/8.1/7, has been disabled. From now on, you have to purchase a Windows 11-specific serial number to activate your copy.
Windows 11 Build 23555 (Dev) comes with several fixes
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 23555 to Insiders who receive updates from the Dev channel. This time, the OS doesn't include new features, at least none is officially claimed. Instead the release is focused on fixes and improvements.
ChatGPT no longer limited to data before 2021 when searching online
OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot can now search the internet for reliable information with direct links to sources, expanding beyond its previous data limitations. Currently, this feature is only available to Plus and Enterprise subscribers. But soon it will become available to all users.
Microsoft drops offline maps in Windows 11
Microsoft will end support for offline maps in Windows 11. When you open the Maps app, you'll see a notification that this option will no longer be available by the end of 2023.
Insiders can now try Cocreator in Microsoft Paint
Microsoft has released an update to the Paint app, version 11.2309.20.0. It is available in Windows 11 and includes a preview of the Cocreator feature. At the moment, only Insiders on the Dev and Canary channels can try it in action.
PowerToys 0.74 released with focus on stability and improvements
Microsoft has released a new version of PowerToys 0.74. The update doesn't bring with it drastic changes or new tools, but it comes with quality of life and stability improvements.
Firefox 118 released with local translation engine enabled by default
Firefox 118 is now available in the stable branch with several new features. The most anticipated one is a new translator, known as Project Bergamot. For video services like Google Meet the browser supports for background blur and other video effects. Besides version 118, the long-term support branch has received an update to version 115.3.0. Firefox 119 is now in beta testing, the release of which is scheduled for October 24.
Windows 11 version 23H2 is now available in Release Preview with ISOs
The latest Windows 11 2023 Update (version 23H2, build 22631) is now available to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel as an optional update. If you wish to install a new feature update for Windows 11, you can manually check for updates in Windows Update and opt-in. However, please note that the update will only appear if your device meets the minimum system requirements.
