Google has added tight Lens integration to Chrome 127 and onward. Its button appears in the URL box, in the search flyout (Ctrl + F), and in the main menu. If you do not use Google Lens, you may find this change pretty annoying. Here is how to disable Google Lens in the Chrome browser and remove the Lens button from everywhere.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 Build 22635.4082 (Beta) improves notifications, Lock Screen, and Settings
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 23H2) Build 22635.4082 (KB5041876) to Windows Insider program participants in the Beta channel. It includes a few UI changes and exclusive fixes for insiders with the Get the latest updates as soon as they're available option, and some general improvements for the rest of the users.
Windows 10 may soon get an updated Start menu with extra ads
Microsoft is updating the Start menu in Windows 10 by moving the user profile icon to different positions. It can now appear at the top right below the hamburger icon. Another position is next to the shutdown button. Besides, Microsoft has backported the new account manager from Windows 11 that includes a promotion of the Microsoft 365 subscription.
Edge 128 and Chrome 128 stable released with several improvements
Two major browser market players have updated their browsers. Both Edge 128 and Chrome 128 stable are available for downloads. Microsoft's browser boasts with Edge Bar improvements, but drops CPUs without SSE3. Chrome 128 comes with Isolated Web Apps, HDR for WebGPU, and standardized CSS zoom support.
Windows 10 Build 19045.4842 (Beta & Release Preview) comes with several fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.4842 (KB5041582) to insiders running the OS in both Beta and Release Preview channels. It comes with a number of fixes to Bluetooth, input, and others.
Microsoft Opens Pre-Sales for Three New Xbox Series X/S Consoles
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for 3 new Xbox Series X and Series S console models slated for release in October. The new devices were initially revealed at the Xbox Game Showcase in June and boast the expanded storage, despite keeping most specs unchanged.
Microsoft updates on Windows Recall, going to launch public testing in October
Microsoft has published new details regarding the Windows Recall feature. Due to criticism and security issues, it was postponed for unknown time. Now the Redmond software giant introduces an improved version of Recall, with intention to start its testing this fall.
Latest Windows 11 security update breaks dual boot with Linux
A bug in the latest security updates for Windows 11 made dual-boot computers unbootable. The patch that was intended to mitigate the CVE-2022-2601 in a vulnerable GRUB shims on devices that run Windows only but have such a bootloader component installed. Unexpectedly, the patch has appeared for a wider range of devices, including those with Linux in dual-boot, making impossible to start the latter.
New Microsoft Teams app is available with unified personal and work experience
Microsoft has unveiled a new unified Teams app designed to eliminate the need to switch between different accounts for personal, professional, and academic use. The software is available for Windows and Mac.
Release Preview updates for Windows 11, Builds 26100.1586 and 22631.4108
Windows 11 version 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2 have received new builds in the Release Preview channel. KB5041865 (Build 26100.1586) is now available for version 24H2, and 22621.4108 and 22631.4108 are released with KB5041587 for 22H2 and 23H2, respectively. Here are the key changes.
