Microsoft introduces AI Shell, a console tool designed to integrate artificial intelligence capabilities directly into the command prompt. The software has entered public testing. It allows you to interact with various large language models and AI agents in a conversation mode, simplifying and automating tasks.
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Windows 11 Build 27754 (Canary) features Windows Hello and Start menu improvements
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 27754 to Insiders in the Canary channel. Here are the key changes.
How to Enable Link Preview in Google Chrome
You can enable the currently hidden Link Preview feature in the Chrome browser. It will allow you to check out where a link points without clicking it and opening it. Instead, Chrome will show you a pop-up window with the target website preview thumbnail.
Microsoft’s Windows Resiliency Initiative against incidents like CrowdStrike
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.
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.
