Microsoft recently announced the end of support for the Step Recorder and Tips apps, and now another app has fallen victim to the same fate. The voice recognition engine that was first introduced back in Vista, is now deprecated in Windows 11.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Google Chrome will get an AI-powered Compose (Help me write) feature for generating text
Google intends to introduce a new functionality called Compose, powered by artificial intelligence, to its Chrome browser. This feature will enable users to generate text whenever needed, and it will be accessible on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
Here’s how to recover your lost Google Drive files
Google has introduced a solution to address a synchronization problem that was causing the removal of files in Google Drive for certain users. The company has released step-by-step instructions to tackle this issue.
Microsoft is working on a “groundbreaking” AI-focused Windows release
The new leadership of the Windows & Web Experiences team is shaping a new roadmap for the operating system, which will be define the OS for the coming years.
YouTube will soon have real-time views & likes counters
YouTube is currently implementing a new feature that enables real-time updates for likes and views on videos. This update aims to provide content creators with the option to track statistics without relying on third-party software or plugins.
Microsoft Store has got a new Arcade tab with games you can play instantly
In Windows 11 preview builds, Microsoft has recently rolled out an update to the Store app. This update introduces a new feature called "Arcade", which allows users to access instant games without the need for downloading them. The "Arcade" tab can be found directly below the "Games" tab in the Microsoft Store app.
Microsoft announced paid Extended Support Updates for Windows 10
In October 2025, Microsoft plans to introduce the Extended Support Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 (paid updates). As you may remember, free support for the operating system ends exactly in 2025. Under this initiative, Microsoft will charge for the release of security updates for Windows 10, that will continue for a period of three years.
Besides installing HP Smart app, Windows 11 also renames your printers
In addition to automatic HP Smart app installation, Windows 11 users again run into another issue, again related to HP. The OS renames their printers to HP Laser M101-M106, regardless of the actual printer brand.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2841 (Beta) allows disabling the news feed in Widgets
Microsoft has officially introduced the option to disable the News feed in Widgets in Windows 11 Build 22635.2841 (Beta). It is released with KB5032286 and also brings with it improvements to Nearby Share and Task Manager.
How to disable News in Widgets on Windows 11
You can finally disable news in the Widgets pane in Windows 11 to make it show only widgets you really need. This is possible due to changes Microsoft made to the OS to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA).
