It is possible to turn on the experimental link preview feature in Firefox starting in version 142. It allows users to view a summary of a webpage before clicking on a link. This feature enhances browsing efficiency by providing quick insights into link content without opening a new tab. There are AI tools included to analyze the linked content, and summary overview is one of such options. The AI model runs locally.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Firefox 142 Released with New Features and Security Updates
Firefox 142 has been released. Updates are also available for previous long-term supported branches: 140.2.0, 115.27.0, and 128.14.0. The Firefox 143 branch has entered the beta testing phase, with a scheduled release on September 16.
Microsoft: Future Windows Version Will Understand Your Intentions
A few days ago, Microsoft released a new video interview with the head of the Windows division, Pavan Davuluri, who talked about how artificial intelligence will change the way users interact with computers, shifting the focus from traditional commands to understanding intent.
Snipping Tool is getting Live Annotation that lets you draw on screen in real time
The Snipping Tool on Windows 11 is getting new capabilities aimed at improving screen capture and interaction. Live Annotation is a new feature allows users to draw directly on the screen in real time.
Users Report Surface Pro 11 Reduced Battery Life
Users of the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 have reported a significant reduction in battery endurance, with some devices now achieving only half their expected runtime. The issue raises from the disappearance of the Battery Limit setting in the UEFI firmware.
Microsoft Removes Option to Disable App Updates in Windows 11 Store
Microsoft has changes the way app updates work within the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, removing the ability for users to permanently disable automatic updates for installed applications. Previously, users could turn off updates entirely through the Store’s settings. This option is now no longer available.
How to Disable Automatic Google Chrome Updates
Google Chrome, a widely used web browser, automatically checks for updates to maintain performance and security. On Windows and macOS, Chrome uses an internal update mechanism that runs periodically when the system is online. The update process activates approximately every five hours or when accessing specific browser pages, such as chrome://settings/help. Upon detecting a new version, Chrome downloads and installs it silently. If the browser remains open for extended periods, a notification labeled "New Chrome available" appears; selecting "Relaunch to Update" applies the update immediately.
Windows 11 Build 26120.5751 (Beta) is now available
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 24H2) Build 26120.5751 (KB5064071) to the Beta channel. It improves Click to Do, Snipping Tool, File Explorer and Taskbar. Here are the changes.
Windows 11 Build 26200.5751 (Dev) improves File Explorer, Taskbar and Snipping Tool
Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26200.5751 (KB5064071) to Insiders in the Dev channel. The update introduces new selection modes in Click to Do: lasso, rectangular, and Ctrl-click. The Snipping Tool (version 11.2507.14.0) now supports recording video of a specific app window. The "Open with" context menu in File Explorer has been updated to remove accent underlays beneath packaged app icons, improving visibility. Taskbar hover animations have been refined. Fixes address duplicate date/time tooltips, Start menu layout issues, incorrect icon placement, low-contrast drive indicators in dark theme, and login interface problems. Live Captions stability has improved. Known issues include installation rollback errors, Visual Studio crashes on Arm64, Recall functionality failures in the EEA, empty sections in File Explorer, Settings storage scanning delays, and Xbox controller Bluetooth GSODs. Now let's dive into details.
Enabling Dark Theme for File Operation Dialogs in Windows 11
This guide outlines the steps to activate dark theme support for file operation dialogs in Windows 11. The feature is currently available in specific Insider builds and requires manual activation.
