Chrome 88 will come with Manifest V3 support for the Declarative Net Request API and other changes proposed as part of it. It clarifies API and feature changes in the Chromium project that also bring a number of restrictions for extensions. The most affected extensions are ad blockers, that will stop working properly. One of them, uBlock Origin, is already known for being incompatible with Manifest V3.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 10’s rounded UI reached the Your Phone app
We have already reported that Microsoft is internally working on a new rounder UI for Windows 10. This change now reached the Your Phone app, and is already available to Insiders.
Windows on ARM can now run x64 apps in Beta preview
Microsoft was about to start testing x64 emulation on ARM devices running Windows 10. However, this had no chance to happen until December. Microsoft has finally announced that the feature is now available with Insider Preview Build 21277.
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Dev Builds 20277 and 21277
Today, Microsoft released two Insider Preview builds - 20277 and 21277 to insiders on the Dev channel. Build 20277 comes from the fe_release branch, while build 21277 arrives from the rs_prerelease branch.
Change Number of Folder Views to Remember in Windows 10
How to change the number of folder views to remember in Windows 10
All Windows versions allow you to customize a specific folder's view to make it more suitable for the content in that folder. View changes are remembered by File Explorer/Windows Explorer or, all folders can be set globally to the same view via Folder Options. By default, Windows remembers the view options for first 5000 folders. This number can be increased up to 20 000 folders.
Manually Scan for Compromised Passwords in Microsoft Edge
How to Manually Scan for Compromised Passwords in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge includes a Password Monitor feature that reminds of the same feature of Firefox. Password Monitor can check if you use the weak or already compromised passwords. You can now manually run this check against your saved passwords.
You can now add more Top Sites to New Tab page in Microsoft Edge
How to Add More Top Sites to New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge
The new tab page in Microsoft Edge comes with a search bar, top sites, news highlights and other elements. Finally, Microsoft made it possible to add more that 7 sites to the top sites section.
Edge Beta 88.0.705.18 brings Sleeping tabs to the Beta channel
Microsoft has released a new Beta build of the Edge browser, which is 88.0.705.18. It is notable for having sleeping tabs, a password reveal option, PDF annotations, and more.
Microsoft PowerToys 0.27.1 is available with bugfixes
After a week since the PowerToys 0.27 release, Microsoft has released a minor update 0.27.1. The PowerToys app suite is now available on GitHub, and includes the following changes.
Use Tablet Mode or Desktop Mode When Sign in to Windows 10
How to Use Tablet Mode or Desktop Mode When Sign in to Windows 10
Tablet mode is a special feature of Windows 10 that is designed to be used on convertibles and tablets. It adjusts the user interface of the OS to provide controls that work better with a touchscreen, without using a mouse and keyboard. Tablet mode changes the appearance of the Start menu, taskbar, Notification Center, and others portions of Windows 10. It is possible to specify which mode Windows 10 should enter when you sign in to your user account.
