The new Firefox 135 release is now available along with updates for long-term support versions 115.20.0 and 128.7.0. Firefox 136 beta testing has also with the release date set on March 4. Here are the key changes.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Here’s How to Enable New Lock Screen with Widget support in Windows 11
The recently released Windows 11 Build 22635.4870 introduced a new Lock Screen that allows adding any resizable widget, and not only Weather. By default, the feature is available to a small number of users. But with ViVeTool, you can activate it without waiting for it to become available to a wider audience.
Windows 11 Taskbar Emoji Button Will Get Different Design Styles
As you may already know, Microsoft is working on an extra taskbar button that will open the Emoji panel in Windows 11. With recent updates, the button has got additional design styles.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4870 (Beta) adds a new UI for setting Lock Screen widgets
A new Beta channel release, Windows 11 Build 22635.4870, introduces a greatly improved Settings page for adding widgets to the Lock Screen. Besides, the File Explorer's Home folder now shows people icons for shared files. Besides, there is a huge number of various fixes.
Microsoft removed instructions for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs
Microsoft has removed the official instructions for bypassing the CPU and TPM 2.0 requirements for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. This happened after the release of Windows 11 version 24H2, and now you will not find any mention of the AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU registry entry method on the support site.
PowerToys are getting the ability to convert audio and video files
Microsoft PowerToys continues to evolve as a powerful toolkit for Windows users, with upcoming updates set to significantly enhance its functionality. Its Advanced Paste feature is receiving a major upgrade. In the near future, it will get some cool media transcoding capabilities, making it much more versatile for everyday tasks.
Microsoft Paint has got a new Copilot menu containing all its AI features
Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels are getting an update to the Paint app (version 11.2412.271.0 and above). This update introduces the Copilot menu, which provides access to all the smart features that help you create and edit images faster.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3073 (Dev & Beta) improves Search and Settings
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3073 (KB5050090) is coming to the Dev and Beta Channel. This update introduces a preview of an enhanced Windows Search feature, allowing you to locate files stored in your OneDrive - specifically for Windows Insiders using Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. There is a new home page in Settings for customer PCs, and dozens of fixes.
PowerToys 0.88 adds a new ZoomIt tool, but removes Conference Mute
A few days ago Microsoft released PowerToys 0.88. The first update of this year includes a new ZoomIt tool, but deprecates the Video Conference Mute. Besides, you'll find many improvements and fixes.
Microsoft unveiled Surface Pro 11, Surface Laptop 7 and a USB4 dock
Microsoft unveiled new devices at the AI Tour event in New York. The focus is on updated models of laptops and tablets from the Surface line, as well as a new docking station. Here's a detailed overview.
