In addition to an update for Windows 22H2, Microsoft also updates the original release of Windows 11 with KB5019274. The patch is now available to Insiders on the Release Preview channel, and raises the OS version to Windows 11 Build 22000.1515. It brings with it two new features to Settings, a dedicated "Windows Spotlight" theme in Personalization and a new Microsoft Account page with OneDrive subscription options and storage alerts.
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Firefox 109 released with Manifest V3 support, Firefox View improvements, and more
The Mozilla team has released the Firefox 109 web browser, along with a long-term branch update to version 102.7.0. Firefox 110 enters Beta, and is scheduled for release on February 14. Firefox 109 is notable for supporting the third version of the Chrome add-on manifest, a refined look of the Firefox View page, and more. Also, it drops Colorways from themes.
Windows 11 Build 22621.1192 is now available in Release Preview channel
Windows 11, version 22H2, has got a new patch KB5022360 in the Release Preview channel. It raises the OS version to Build 22621.1192. With this update, Windows 11 will require less reboots when upgrading. Besides, .NET Preview updates will now appear as optional updates in the Settings app. Finally, KB5022360 includes a good pack of fixes that improve reliability of the operating system and apps, including Explorer, search, RDP, Edge, and many others.
Customize Windows 11 Task Manager Columns and Settings
In our today's tutorial, we will look at how to customize the Windows 11 Task Manager and change columns you see on its pages, and other options.
How to enable the new File Explorer in Windows 11 Build 25276 and above
We recently covered that Microsoft is working on a huge update for the built-in File Explorer app. It will include a new left pane, a new start page with extra details for recently used files. Finally, it will have several new panels, such as "Activities", "Conversations", "Shared Status", and "Insights". The latter can now be enabled.
Panos Panay reveals that AI features will soon enhance Windows 11 and Windows 12
Microsof's EVP & Chief Product Officer Panos Panay during his session at AMD's CES 2023 mentioned significant changes coming to the next generation of operating system from Redmond. When discussing AI features in the latest AMD chips, he pointed that the new software will heavily use AI and how hardware solutions will help it.
Microsoft plans to retire Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT)
Starting in Windows 11 Build 25276, Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool, or simply MSDT, includes a hidden app deprecation notification with a link to the appropriate support page. The EOL time is set somewhere in 2025 that indicates that next-gen Windows version will not offer it, or may not support it after all.
Following Chrome, Microsoft Edge 109 is out with a new Text prediction feature
Due to the same release schedule, Microsoft Edge quickly catches Chrome in the version number race. So a few days after Chrome 109, Microsoft Edge 109 landed in the stable branch with a new feature for consumers, Text Predictions, that allows you to type faster. There are also a couple of other important changes, including a new certificate verifier bundled with the browser to replace the one integrated with the OS. Also Edge 109 features Account linking between a personal Microsoft account (MSA) and Azure Active Directory (AAD) account.
Windows 11 build 25276 (Dev): Task Manager live kernel dumps, Settings improvements, and more
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 insiders in the Dev channel. Windows 11 build 25276 adds more options to live kernel dumps in Task Manager, includes an updated cloud storage section in Settings app, and introduces a network troubleshooting tool in the Get Help app. Besides, there are some small interface and reliability improvements here and there.
Microsoft introduced a new Microsoft 365 Basic plan for $1.99
Microsoft has unveiled a new Microsoft 365 Basic plan that will replace the current OneDrive subscription. It offers 100 GB OneDrive cloud space for only $1.99. The new subscription option will serve a good alternative to the limited free plan and the expensive Microsoft 365 Personal plan.
