Microsoft has announced a new initiative called the Windows Resiliency Initiative, which is designed to improve the security and stability of the Windows operating system after the CrowdStrike incident in July that affected millions of devices. The initiative includes a number of key changes that will make it easier to recover from similar outages.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft unveils Windows 365 Link, a cloud PC that runs Windows “NXT”
At the Ignite 2024 conference, Microsoft unveiled a mini PC called Windows 365 Link that runs a new OS - Windows NXT. It is the world's first computer designed exclusively for work from the cloud. It is noted that the device starts up in a matter of seconds and instantly wakes up from sleep mode, which allows you to quickly get back to work.
Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon be able to run AI models locally
Microsoft has announced that Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon be able to use the NPU on Copilot+ devices to run AI models locally. This innovation will be highly beneficial, allowing users to work with AI without needing an active Internet connection. For instance, Copilot will be able to assist with writing documents in Word and Outlook even when offline.
WSL is getting Red Hat as its official distro, adds TAR distros
Microsoft has announced a major update to WSL in Windows 11. It now supports tar-based distros that simplify deployment and installation. Red Hat is becoming an official WSL distro. Finally, WSL has got a new getting started experience, Intune integration and Entra ID integration.
Microsoft Edge 131 is available
Microsoft has released a new version of its Edge browser. The stable channel now hosts Edge 131, and comes with several improvements, fixes and new policy changes.
Chrome 131 released with PDF, Google Lens, and Power efficiency improvements
Google Chrome 131 is now available to everyone. The release comes with several improvements. The built-in PDF viewer can now do OCR for embedded images. Google Lens can now translate the text in images, and more.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4510 (Beta) officially reveals the Share button in Start & taskbar
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 23H2) Build 22635.4510 (KB5046716) to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. It officially introduces the ability to share files from jump lists in the taskbar and the Start menu.
Windows 10 Build 19045.5194 is now available in Release Preview and Beta channels
Microsoft released a new preview build of Windows 10 numbered 19045.5194 (KB5046714) for Windows Insider program participants in the Beta and Release Preview channels.This is the last Windows 10 Beta build, as Microsoft is closing this update channel. All Windows 10 Insiders will be moved to the Release Preview channel, where the company intends to continue releasing new builds. Users can also manually switch to the Release Preview channel under Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program.
Windows 11 Build 22631.4534 and 26100.2448 are available in Release Preview
Microsoft has updated the Release Preview channel of Windows 11 with two new builds. Here are the details.
Microsoft has closed Windows 10 Beta channel for the second time
Microsoft has closed the Windows 10 Beta Channel and will transition all participating Windows Insiders to the Release Preview Channel. This move comes just a few months after the company revived the Beta Channel in June, marking the first Beta build release in three years, following the last one in 2021.
