Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox in Microsoft, has published on Twitter a new photo with a brand new device under the Xbox brand. It is a box for streaming games through the Xbox Cloud Gaming service. The company was talking about it last year. The device is also known under the code name Xbox Keystone.
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Intel has confirmed UEFI BIOS source code leak for Alder Lake processors
Intel has confirmed the leak of the 12th Gen Intel Core (Alder Lake) UEFI BIOS source code. It includes 5.97 GB of data, including source codes, private keys, changelogs, and compilation tools. The most recent file is dated September 30, 2022.
Microsoft Store will now clearly show if a game is available via Game Pass and its price
Along with the latest Dev channel build, Microsoft is rolling out an updated Microsoft Store app. It improves the game listing, so you can clearly see if a game is available through Game Pass, and the price. Besides, there are performance improvements that make the Store even more fast and fluid.
Windows 11 build 25217 can display the taskbar search on the left
Windows 11 build 25217, which was yesterday released to Insiders in the Dev channel, allows you to change the search position and look on the taskbar. It can show it on the left, making it look like what we used to have in Windows 10. Even the familiar settings to show it as an icon, text box, or hide it are back.
Here’s how to improve gaming performance on Windows 11
Microsoft has issued official recommendations that may help you improve performance of games in Windows 11. According to the company, disabling some virtualization features have positive impact on gaming experience. There are a few more additional tips in this direction.
Windows 11 Build 25217 allows sideloading custom widgets, includes taskbar fixes
Microsoft just released a new Dev channel build to Insiders. It is solely focused on Widgets, and allows developers building and testing custom widgets. This requires the most recent WinAppSDK 1.2 preview 2 release. Also, there are a new video calling experience for Chat on Windows 11, minor Microsoft Store updates, and general fixes.
Windows 11 22H2 has issues with RDP and provisioning
There are two more issues with Windows 11 version 2022 Update. First of all, RDP users started to report about broken Remote Desktop connections after upgrading to version 22H2. Microsoft on other hand has confirmed one more issue with the newest OS: Provisioning is broken and can lead to non-working OOBE.
You can now enable new search options in Windows 11 21H2
The new search options, earlier spotted in Windows 11 22H2 builds, are now coming to its predecessor. After installing KB5017383, build 22000.1042, you will be able to activate a new layout for the search button in the taskbar, turn into a textbox, and more.
Vivaldi 5.5 adds built-in Task manager, Snap Support on Windows 11, and account improvements
A new version of the world's most feature rich web browser, Vivaldi 5.5, brings up with it even more tools to your fingertips. The browser now has a Task Panel in the sidebar, supports Snap on Windows 11, and makes it easier to set up accounts in Mail and Calendar, along with other improvements.
Windows 11 22H2 is now available to more users
According to the official documentation, the rollout of Windows 11 2022 Update is now entered a "new phase" with more users getting it. The company offers it via what it calls "seeker experience", so the user must open the Settings app, check for update, and agree to install the latest release.
