Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 28020.1371 (version 26H1) via KB5073097 to Insiders in the Canary channel. The changelog doesn't highlight any new feature. Instead, the release comes with several bugfixes and improvements.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Decades-Old Easter Egg Discovered in Microsoft Office 97
A previously unknown Easter egg has surfaced in Microsoft Office 97, nearly three decades after the software’s initial release. It reveals a hidden set of developer credits within Microsoft Word.
Firefox 147 released, allows customizing keyboard shortcuts conveniently
Mozilla has released the latest stable version, Firefox 147, along with ESR updates, versions 140.7.0 and 115.32.0. The new version supports the XDG Base Directory specification, enables Compression Dictionary Transport for efficient data transfer, and introduces a keyboard shortcut customization page at about:keyboard. Here are the details.
Microsoft is killing the Collections feature in the Edge browser
It looks like the Microsoft Edge browser will soon lose another feature. This time, the developers plan to discontinue support for the Collections tool, which resembled a notebook, allowing you to save links, images, and notes on a specific topic in one place. A notice about the feature's deprecation was spotted in the Edge Dev Channel preview.
Patch Tuesday January 2026: 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.
Steals and then Deletes your Files: OneDrive Criticized for Confusing Behavior
Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service has drawn criticism for a problematic behavior that may lead users to lose access to their local files. This issue occurs when the service activates automatically during Windows updates.
Microsoft Open-Sources its XAML Studio
Microsoft has released the source code for XAML Studio, a development environment designed for rapid user interface prototyping and graphical application development using the XAML markup language. XAML serves as a foundational component in the .NET Framework.
Microsoft plans another wave of layoffs by the end of this month
HR Digest reports that Microsoft will soon announce another massive round of layoffs, affecting several thousand people. While there have been no official announcements yet, the likelihood of such a development remains extremely high. The source points that Microsoft historically often makes personnel changes in January.
Microsoft to Integrate Copilot Chat into File Explorer on Windows 11
A new hidden Copilot button have been found in the File Explorer application on recent Windows 11 preview builds. The button remains invisible during normal use and only appears when users hover over a specific blank area in the navigation bar. The discovery, initially reported by user @phantomofearth, points to a direct integration with Microsoft Copilot. Internal strings within the preview build reference a feature titled "Chat with Copilot".
Windows 11 Build 26220.7535 (Dev / Beta) Released to Insiders
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26220.7535 (KB5072046), to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. It introduces Copilot-powered image descriptions in Narrator. Also, administrators can now uninstall Microsoft Copilot for specific users via a new Group Policy named RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp in Enterprise, Pro, and Education editions. And more.
