WSL 2, the next-get implementation of the Linux layer for Windows 10, was exclusively available to Windows version 2004. In order to make it available for more Windows 10 users, Microsoft has made it available for two previous releases of the OS.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
The Surface Duo’s camera app and features revealed
Microsoft has revealed the Surface Duo's camera app and it features. Not much is known about it, but in a private Q&A livestream held by the Microsoft Store, Microsoft has shared some details about what we can expect from the device's camera.
Microsoft Edge now allows sorting Collections by date and name
With Edge Canary 86.0.614.0, Microsoft has updated the Collections feature. Now it is possible to sort your collections by the date created and by name.
Microsoft deprecates the DisableAntiSpyware option to disable Defender
Microsoft is on a way to deprecate a Registry option that disables Microsoft Defender's antivirus engine. The company will continue to provide the Group Policy and the corresponding Registry tweak for that Policy, but the client option will be ignored in Home and Pro editions of the OS.
Microsoft Edge receives ‘Insert as link’ for copied URLs
The team behind the Edge browser has announced a new feature that extends the paste functionality of the browser. For copied URLs it offers the new Link format, an easily readable URL that also preserves the details of the URL.
KB4578013 for Windows 8.1 fixes Remote Access vulnerability
Microsoft has issued out of the band patch for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. The update resolves the Remote Access Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, and should be installed on all devices.
Edge Dev 86.0.608.2 brings improvements to Dark mode, and fixes
Microsoft has released Edge 86.0.608.2 to Dev channel users. The update is notable for Dark mode improvements made to web form elements such as calendars, drop-downs, and more. Traditionally, it includes plenty of fixes and general improvements.
Chrome’s Read Later option is now integrated in Bookmarks
As you may remember, Google Chrome is getting a new feature that reminds of the Collections feature of Microsoft Edge. Simply called 'Read Later', it allows saving tabs to a special area which can be opened with a new button.
Specify Custom DNS over HTTPS Provider in Microsoft Edge
How to Specify Custom DNS over HTTPS Provider in Microsoft Edge
Starting with Microsoft Edge 86.0.612.0, you can specify a custom DNS over HTTPS provider in the browser. The company has updated its settings by adding a couple of options to the browser.
Chrome to get Web Share API support on Desktop
Google Chrome is getting support for web sharing APIs. The appropriate feature has made its first appearance in the Canary channel. This will allow you to share, let's say, an image on any web site from the context menu using the native 'Share' dialog in Windows 10, and transfer it to any app that supports this modern sharing technology.
