Microsoft was working on a Dynamic Wallpapers feature for Windows 11, but for some reason it didn't found its path into any of the Preview or release versions of the OS. In fact, it was a feature of Windows 10X, the cancelled OS project from which Windows 11's user interface originated, along with several features. A former Microsoft designer has shed some light on what the Dynamic Wallpaper feature actually is.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11’s Recall still takes screenshots of credit cards
Microsoft's Recall feature has returned to Windows Insiders builds, complete with screen encryption and a sensitive information filtering setting. The latter prevents any apps or websites that contain credit card numbers, insurance policies, or other sensitive financial information from being recorded. However, in testing, this filter only works in a limited number of cases.
Windows 11 24H2 has issues with audio and Auto HDR, rollout is paused
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Mozilla to remove the Do Not Track option in Firefox 135
Mozilla has announced its decision to remove the Do Not Track feature from Firefox starting with version 135. This feature allowed users to request that websites not track their activity.
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Download Emoji Button for Taskbar in Windows 11 and 10
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