After installing recent cumulative updates you may encounter the 0x80070520 when changing the user picture in Windows 11 with the Settings app, also known as the user avatar. The bug appears after installing KB5036894, KB5036980 and KB5037770, that are parts of appropriate Patch Tuesday releases.
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Windows 11 Build 26120.751 (Dev) brings with it Settings and Copilot improvements
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 preview build 26120.751 (KB5037874) to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. Insiders on the Dev channel will now receive updates for Windows 11 version 24H2 as an enablement package (build 26120.xxxx) that activates new stuff.
Phone Link for Android gets Auto-generated Suggested Replies for SMS
Windows Insiders in all channels are getting a new version of the Phone Link app. Starting with build 1.24051.98 and higher, it will offer the user a new feature - Suggested Replies. The app will provide AI-generated answers that you can easily pick without typing.
Microsoft is working on a WSL Settings GUI application
Microsoft has announced the creation of a graphical configurator for WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), a layer for running Linux applications on Windows. The app is called WSL Settings GUI, and it will simplify the configuration of WSL to your needs. Specially, it allow you to manage and view various WSL parameters without the need to manually edit the ".wslconfig" file.
Google Chrome will begin removing support for Manifest V2 starting June 3
Google is about to start removing support for Manifest V2 Chrome starting June 3. The removal was planned to be done in January 2023, but the deadline was pushed back several times.
Microsoft released ISO images for Windows version 24H2
Earlier this month, Microsoft has made Windows version 24H2 available to Insiders on the Release Preview channel. However, the company is rolling out the update slowly, depending on the state of the Windows Update options, and geolocation. For those who wants to get the latest OS right away, the company today released ISO images. So now you can upgrade your Insider instance, or even clean install it on any other device.
Windows 11’s Automatic Super Resolution is not exclusive to Qualcomm processors
Qualcomm clarified that the Automatic Super Resolution feature for Windows 11 is a Microsoft innovation and is separate from Snapdragon Game Super Resolution technology. This indicates that the feature is not restricted to devices utilizing Qualcomm processors and could potentially be available on other platforms down the line.
Windows 11 Build 26227 (Canary) changes the hotkey for Copilot
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 Build 26227 to Insiders on the Canary channel. It changes the hotkey for the Copilot, adds Emoji 15.1 support, and improves the Settings app.
How to View Telegram Message without Notifying the Sender
When you read a message on Telegram, keep in mind that the sender will be notified. However, if you need to keep in private that you read the message, there are a few ways to do so. One method is to turn off the internet after receiving a notification and then open the chat to read the message without alerting the sender.
Microsoft Edge may now load its Browser Essentials up to 76% faster
Microsoft is working to make the user interface of the Edge browser more responsive. The company has started optimizations with the Browser Essentials tool. The UI is now 42% faster for Edge users and 76% faster on devices without an SSD or with less than 8GB RAM.
