Microsoft has filed a new patent titled "IN_EAR AUTHENTICATION," outlining a biometric identification system embedded directly into Surface Buds. This aims at protecting devices from unauthorized access and at offering a modern method for user verification on Windows platforms.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 Build 28000.1340 (Canary) is a new version 26H1 release
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 26H1) Build 28000.1340 (KB5072032) to Insiders in the Canary channel. It is slowing incorporating features from other channel.
Patch Tuesday: December Updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported Windows systems. These updates primarily address known bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available through Windows Update. Here are some details.
How to Enable Split View in Firefox 146
Firefox 146 introduces a new "Split View" mode that enables side-by-side tab viewing within a single browser window. This feature remains disabled by default and requires manual activation. Here is how you can enable it.
Firefox 146 Released with Brand New Split View Mode
Mozilla has released Firefox 146 alongside updates for its Extended Support Release (ESR) branches: versions 140.6.0 and 115.31.0. The development team has also promoted the Firefox 147 branch to beta testing, with a stable release scheduled for January 14. Here are the key changes.
Disable Display Mode Change Animation in Windows 11
This tutorial explains how to turn off the display change animation on Windows 11. By default, the operating system plays a brief visual animation when the display resolution or refresh rate changes, when connecting or disconnecting an external monitor, and so on.
Google Chrome 143 expands its AI capabilities
Google has launched Chrome 143, accompanied by a stable release of Chromium, the open-source foundation of the Chrome browser. An Extended Stable branch remains available for users requiring additional time for updates, supported on an eight-week cycle. The next scheduled release, Chrome 144, is set for January 13, 2026.
Winaero Tweaker 1.64.1 is here
I am releasing Winaero Tweaker 1.64.1 to address some issues revealed since the last version. First of all, I have improved dark mode support in the app. Now all the dialogs are properly skinned. Second, I have fixed a couple of bugs and added a new feature that allows you to disable animation that plays on Windows 11 when you connect a new display to the computer. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Build 26220.7344 (Dev/Beta) Introduces Model Context Protocol
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.7344 (KB5070316) to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels.
Microsoft Edge 143 Stable Released
Microsoft has released the stable version of Microsoft Edge 143, which includes several new features, improvements, and bug fixes. The full version tag is 143.0.3650.66.
