This new device is designed for modern workplaces and is a collaborative computing device that can be used for video conferencing, digital whiteboarding, and other collaborative activities. The Surface Hub 2S has a 50-inch & 85-inch 4K+ resolution display that can be rotated between portrait and landscape modes. The second generation of Surface Hub 2S will be released in 2023 along with a new version of Windows dubbed "Teams Rooms on Windows".
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Steam ends support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 on January 1, 2024
Valve has officially announced that it will no longer support Steam on some older versions of Windows: Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. According to Valve's Steam survey, only a small percentage of users are likely to be affected by this change. But those who have been holding out on upgrading their operating system may consider switching to a more modern OS like Windows 11.
Hudson Valley appears to be the Windows 12 codename
Microsoft is currently preparing for the next significant iteration of its operating system, which is anticipated to be named Windows 12. Brad Sams, a journalist known for his coverage of Microsoft, revealed on his podcast that the corporation has intentions to launch Windows 12 in 2024. It will be around three years following the introduction of Windows 11. The codename for the new operating system is Hudson Valley, while Windows 11 is codenamed Sun Valley.
Microsoft Edge gets support for 16 mouse gestures
Starting in Edge 114, Microsoft Edge has got support for mouse gestures. They will allow you to perform certain actions like page reload, navigation through browsing history, and so on, with a special mouse movement. There are 16 gestures that the user can enable or disable in order to manage the browser with short mouse movements.
Windows 12 will get a modernized update system, better security, and AI features
Microsoft is reportedly planning significant upgrades to its operating system with the next iteration, dubbed "Windows 12". These upgrades are aimed at modernizing the platform with the inclusion of artificial intelligence, accelerated update cycles, and enhanced security protocols.
Microsoft is about to bring back Mica Acrylic effect to the Edge browser
Some time ago, the beauty of Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 waned as its developers disabled the Mica Acrylic effect in the user interface. However, this may change in the near future. Canary builds of the browser sport a different enhanced style of the browser that fills the document area and its panes with the cool effect.
Microsoft has launched the public preview of 3D avatars in Teams
With the public Preview of Teams 2.0, Microsoft has launched the public preview of 3D avatars. It is an exciting feature that enables users to create and customize their own digital avatar to represent themselves in virtual meetings and interactions.
Here’s how to enable Copilot in Microsoft Word 16.0.16325.2000
Recently, Microsoft announced a new AI-powered "Copilot" feature for Microsoft 365's Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams apps. It can assists the user with content creation, including text writing, spell checking, spreadsheet analysis , creating presentations and so on. Microsoft said that the Copilot feature is already in use in 20 organizations.
Microsoft is experimenting with the Close tab button in Edge
To create a better user experience, Microsoft is still experimenting with the Close Tab button position for vertical tabs. Currently, it appears on right for both horizontal and vertical tabs. But for some Canary insiders, it now appears on the left in vertical tabs mode. Also, it may remain always visible when the tab pane is unpinned.
Meet the updated Microsoft Teams app with improved UI and performance
Microsoft has released an update for its Teams application that includes performance improvements, UI design changes, and new features. Specifically, the update includes faster load times and reduced latency during use, making working in Teams more efficient and convenient.
