Firefox 88 is already here, and you can download this new version of the popular browser. In a few hours the update will be rolled out to existing app users. The release is relatively minor. It includes mostly general improvements and security fixes. There are also a few notable visual changes.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Enable or Disable Turn On Mobile Hotspot Remotely in Windows 10
When you turn off the built-in access point feature in Windows 10, you can allow to turn on Mobile Hotspot remotely so that another device can remotely turn enable it on your device when connected to it.
PowerToys 0.36 experimental version is out
Microsoft has released a new experimental version of PowerToys. Not much has changed in this release. It just includes everything from the stable version 0.35 + Conference Muting Tool.
Microsoft Edge 90 released to the stable branch
Microsoft Edge 90 joins the Chrome 90 release party, and brings Kids Mode and Password Monitor to all users in the stable branch. Here are the key changes in this release.
Disable Cast Media to Device Feature in Microsoft Edge
You can completely disable the Cast Media to Device feature in Microsoft Edge. The browser allows streaming media content in Windows 10 to a TV, or any other Miracast or DLNA-enabled device. You can do that for videos, pictures, audio, or regular web page content opened in your browser by sending it to compatible devices on your network. However, if you have a reason to prevent users from doing that, this can be easily achieved.
Windows Terminal Preview 1.8 and Stable 1.7 Released
Today, the team behind the Windows Terminal app issued two new releases. The one is in the Stable channel, which is version 1.7, and the Preview release is version 1.8. Here what is new in these updates.
Windows 10 Build 21359 includes a new power option and Timeline changes
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21359 to the Dev channel. Insiders will notice a new power option in the Start menu that will allow you to restart the running apps after rebooting and enable the corresponding option in Settings with one click. Also, there are changes to the Timeline feature that prevent it from adding new activity, so it literally stops working.
Remove Sharing tab from Folder Properties in Windows 10
You can remove the Sharing tab from Folder Properties in Windows 10. That tab is accessible when you right-click on a folder or drive, and click on the Properties entry in the menu. It allows you to make a folder or drive available over the local network to other users, and specify permissions for user accounts whether they have read or read and write access to the folder.
Enable to Disable Open News and Interests on Hover in Windows 10
You can enable or disable News and Interests open on hover in Windows 10. Windows 10 includes a new News and Interests widget on the taskbar. You can make it open when you hover over its taskbar icon with your mouse pointer. By default the flyout only appears when you click on the weather icon.
Edge Dev 91.0.852.0 is out with UI improvements
Microsoft has updated the Dev channel of Edge with a new build 91.0.852.0. It will allow you to open the History, Favorites, Downloads, etc. full page views with a middle-clicking or ctrl+click on the appropriate button on the toolbar. Also, the Password Monitor feature is now available to everyone.
