Microsoft today released a new Dev build of the Edge browser, which is notable for having Windows 11-style visual updates. Also, it is the last Dev build which is based on Chromium 95. Edge 95.x will go to the Beta channel.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Mozilla is testing Microsoft Bing as the Firefox default search engine
Firefox comes with the Google search engine by default in many countries. This may change soon. Mozilla is currently testing the default search engine set to Microsoft Bing and how it will affect Firefox users.
Amazon Appstore with Android apps made its first appearance in Windows 11 Store
The well-known Windows enthusiast, WalkingCat, has discovered a new app in the Microsoft Store. It now lists the Amazon Appstore application. In the future, it will allow installing Android applications on Windows 11. However, it is impossible to use the application now, since it requires activating a product code to download it. If you force download the MSIX installer, it doesn't work anyway.
Winaero Tweaker 1.31.0.1 is out with a single bug fix
A quick update to Winaero Tweaker users. I have resolved a rare but annoying bug in the app. Some of you may have seen the application crash with an unfriendly error message in the PopulateFavorites() routine. Thanks to "CodyDaWolf", I have figured out what is going on, and resolved the bug.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.194 is available in Beta
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.194 to the Beta Channel and commercial PCs in the Release Preview Channel. It includes the following apps with an updated design: Snipping Tool, Calculator, and Clock with Focus Sessions.
How to Open Recycle Bin in Windows 11
This post details multiple ways to open Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11, even if you delete its icon from the Desktop. By default, Windows 11 has a Recycle Bin icon on the desktop, providing users with easy and convenient access to the recently deleted files. Because many users prefer keeping their desktop neat and icon-free, lots of people google "How to hide the Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11."
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22458 is out to the Dev channel
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11, build 22458, to Windows Insider participants on the Dev Channel. Microsoft is currently releasing builds from the active development branch (RS_PRERELEASE) to the Dev channel. It means they no longer belong to the version of Windows 11, which will be released on October 5th.
SMB compression in Windows 11 has got a new default behavior
As you may already know, one of new features in Windows 11 and the appropriate Server product is SMB compression. It allows an administrator, user, or application to request compression of files as they transfer over the network.
Edge Dev 95.0.1011.1 is out with a number of fixes
Microsoft today released a new build of Chromium-based Microsoft Edge 95.0.1011.1 to the Dev Channel. Traditionally, it comes with several new features and includes various fixes and improvements.
Cumulative updates for Windows 10, September 14
Microsoft has released new monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. As usual, such updates do not bring with them any new features, but are aimed at fixing known bugs and eliminating vulnerabilities. Updates are already available in Windows Update.