Google is testing a number of improvements to its world's most popular web browser. In the current stable Chrome version, the Downloads option is buried in the main menu. To open it faster, it only offers you the Ctrl + J shortcut. Google wants to save you a couple of clicks by adding a new toolbar button.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Here are some more details about HoloLens 3 and Microsoft+Samsung partnership
Business Insider has shared some new details about HoloLens 3 and Microsoft and Samsung partnership. The new post reveals the code name Calypso used for the device. Although Microsoft has denied this information, the new post claims that the device has been phased out in 2021. Employees who worked on the project were transferred to other teams or left Microsoft.
Microsoft has disabled MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol for better security.
Microsoft has disabled the ms-appinstaller protocol to prevent malware from spreading. It is used by Microsoft App Installer in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The reason behind this move is active abusing of the protocol by attackers to distribute malware such as Emotet and BazarLoader. Actually, Microsoft disabled the protocol last year, but issued the official statement about it only now.
Microsoft’s Alex Kipman denies rumors of HoloLens 3 cancellation
Alex Kipman, the head of the Microsoft HoloLens division, on his Twitter denied the information regarding the cancellation of HoloLens 3. The latter came from Business Insider.
Microsoft fixed a bug with extensions disabling Startup Boost and Edge Bar
Startup Boost is one of the features that make the browser from Microsoft feel incredibly snappy and fast. Of course, it comes with a downside of having a couple of Edge processes in the background, but in return, you get a browser that launches in an instant.
How to Delete Downloaded Pending Updates in Windows 11
You may want to delete downloaded updates in Windows 11 which are pending to install on your computer. This can be useful if a cumulative update is known for having bugs, or you have some other reason to avoid it. Also, Windows 11 may keep corrupted update packages and never remove them.
Windows 11 Insider Program has been updated with new options and capabilities
Microsoft has announced major changes to the Windows Insider program that will affect the Dev and Beta channels. Both channels will soon receive more experimental and new features, but they will be used to test different features for Windows 11.
Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code 1.64 for Windows, Mac and Linux
The Redmond firm has released Visual Studio Code 1.64. The app is now available for Windows, Mac and Linux. This is the first major update of the new year that adds more flexibility to the window layouts, including a new button in the title bar. There is a new the Side Panel, a new surface in the workbench opposite the Side Bar.
Windows Terminal Preview 1.13 is out with cool new features
Microsoft has released Windows Terminal Preview 1.13, which finally brings significant changes and improvements to the modern console app. However, the minimum supported version of Windows 10 for Windows Terminal 1.13+ has been increased from 18362 (19H1) to 19041 (20H1).
Microsoft has canceled HoloLens 3
Microsoft has canceled the development of the HoloLens 3 mixed reality headset. Moreover, the HoloLens team is in a state of uncertainty regarding long-term goals and plans.
