Microsoft has released a new portion of cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. As you already know, these updates are aimed at fixing bugs and eliminating vulnerabilities. They don't include new features. You can get the patches from Windows Update or download them manually from Microsoft Update Catalog link.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
How to enable Education themes in Windows 11
Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2, users can install education themes designed for students who use their devices in a school. These themes allow you to quickly customize the look and feel of your operating system by changing your desktop wallpaper, accent color, and more.
Windows 11 Snipping Tool now allows recording videos
Microsoft is now testing a new version of the Snipping Tool 11.2211.35.0 for Windows 11. In addition to screenshots, it comes the ability to record video from the screen. The update is currently only available to Insiders on the Dev channel.
Microsoft Edge 110 and above won’t support Windows 8.1/8 and 7
With release of Edge Dev 110.0.1543.0, Microsoft announced that they drop support for legacy operating system in the Edge 110 version. Those include Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7.
Microsoft Edge can now open links from Favorites always in a new tab
Microsoft has announced a new improvement that soon comes to the Edge browser. It will allow you to open your bookmarks always in a new tab.
Get Old Classic Paint for Windows 11 (Windows 10 app version)
You can now download the Windows 10 version of the classic Paint app for Windows 11. It is built with genuine files from Build 14393, and integrates into the OS seamlessly.
How to Disable Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt in Google Chrome
After upgrading to Chrome 108 users who run Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 started to see Windows 10 upgrade prompt right in the browser. It appears below the address bar, and on the "About Google Chrome" page.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22623.1028/22621.1028 land in Beta
Microsoft has released two new preview builds of Windows 11 (version 22H2) 22621.1028 and 22623.1028 (KB5021866) to Insiders on the Beta channel. Build 22623.1028 is for testing new features, and Build 22621.1028 comes with new features disabled by default. Actually, there are no new features announced. But these two builds have an unique list of fixes.
Get Classic Windows 10-like Task Manager for Windows 11
It is now possible to restore classic Task Manager from Windows 10 on Windows 11, the one without the hamburger menu and with the menu row and classic tabs. While Microsoft doesn't offer such an option in the OS itself, here's a robust solution you can go with.
PowerToys is getting a Quick Settings-like launcher
Microsoft is working on a new launcher for their all-in-one PowerToys toolset. It aims to offer a simplified but yet convenient way of starting the apps. Since the number of 'toys' continues to grow, the default 'Settings-like' UI makes it harder to find and run them. Here the new Quick Settings-like UI comes into play.
