Microsoft has officially announced the end of support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 suites, as well as related solutions, on October 14, 2025. Following this date, security patches and technical support will no longer be provided, potentially resulting in decreased performance and increased vulnerability to security threats.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Firefox is testing vertical tabs, containers, and selected text translation
Firefox Nightly now comes with several new features. First of all, it allows translating a selected text block without translating the web page entirely. It also brings native support for isolated sessions (container tabs) and vertical tab layout.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3495 (Beta): More recommended apps, Copilot in a window
A new preview of Windows 11 version 23H2, Build 22635.3495 (KB5037000) is now available to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. It puts Copilot into a dedicated window (undocked mode), adds more Spotlight UI variations, a new Linked Devices page in Settings. Also, the earlier spotted apps promotions inside the Recommended section of the Start menu are now officially announced.
Microsoft adds a taskbar button to show more recommendations in Windows 11
If you think you already have too many recommendations in Windows 11, the OS team may disagree. Shortly after the new type of advertising appeared in the Start menu, enthusiasts discovered a new button on the taskbar called “Recommended”. What exactly it will recommend to you is an open question.
Windows 10 is getting full screen nags to make your switch to Windows 11
After installing the April cumulative updates, Windows 10 users started receiving full-screen nags claiming that its end of support is coming closer. There are also details on how to upgrade to Windows 11. As you could already expect, there is no option to permanently dismiss these notifications.
At Build 2024, Microsoft will shed some light on Windows on ARM and inbox AI
Microsoft has unveiled a lineup of scheduled sessions for the upcoming Build 2024 conference, with a particular focus on the "next generation of Windows on ARM" and the "all-new Windows AI feature."
Windows 11 Builds 22621.3520 and 22631.3520 fix several issues for Release Preview insiders
Microsoft releases a new Windows 11 version for Release Preview insiders, builds 22621.3520 and 22631.3520. This time you won't find plenty of new features, but there is a good set of fixes. They are packed into KB5036980, and apply to Windows 11 23H2.
Windows 11 Start menu has got a new kind of ads in the Recommended section
You may remember that starting in Windows 10, Microsoft is "promoting" apps to the end users from the Store. They initially appear as empty shortcuts, but quickly become installed as you connect to the Internet. In addition, the Start menu may occasionally show app recommendations in the app list. But that's not all. Now, the Start menu can promote apps in the Recommended section, that is new to Windows 11.
Snipping Tool is getting support for emoji annotations, QR code decoding, and HDR correction
Microsoft is updating Snipping Tool with a set of new options that will allow you to annotate your captures with emoji. Besides, it will be able to detect and recognize QR codes in the screenshot. Finally, it gets an option to correct HDR colors.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and 10, April 9, 2024
Traditionally, the second Tuesday of each month is Patch Tuesday for Microsoft, when the software giant is releasing new cumulative updates for supported Windows versions. Such updates don't ship drastic changes to the operating system, but may include feature updates that improve user experience, fix bugs, and eliminate vulnerabilities. Today's updates are already available in Windows Update.
