Microsoft Office, probably one of the most pirated pieces of software, steadily increases the number of its users year over year. Relatively affordable and flexible prices paired with a steady flow of new features attract new consumers and keep existing ones on the hook. It appears that Microsoft now tries additional tricks to lure even more people to the Microsoft 365 subscription.
Author: Taras Buria
Taras is here to cover stories about Microsoft and everything around, although sometimes he prefers Apple.
Native OneDrive client for ARM-based PCs and Macs is now available
After bringing a photo editor to OneDrive for Web, Microsoft announced another major release for OneDrive users. Those with ARM-based Windows PCs or Macs with Apple Silicon can download a native OneDrive client currently available in public preview for Windows and macOS. Microsoft announced the new OneDrive client for ARM computers on the official Microsoft OneDrive blog.
Surface Duo 2 gets massive firmware update with new features and fixes
December 2021 firmware update for the second-gen Surface Duo is here. Unlike previous updates, the latest release for the dual-screen smartphone from Microsoft contains not just Android security updates. There are numerous device-specific improvements, fixes, and new features.
How to Show More Pins or Recommendations in Windows 11 Start Menu
Here's how to show More Pins or More Recommendations in Windows 11 Start Menu. Windows 11 has a brand-new Start menu layout that splits between two sections: pinned apps and recommendations. The latter displays recently open files or apps and additional objects Windows thinks you might find useful.
Mozilla is preparing a service to remove personal information from the Internet
Although Firefox is not the most popular browser, nor it offers the same compatibility level as Chrome or Edge, it is a solid alternative to mainstream Chromium-based solutions. Besides, in a world where one company adds eavesdropping APIs and another bloats its browser with cash grab features, Firefox is a breath of fresh air for privacy-minded users.
Microsoft brings photo editor to OneDrive for Web
On the official Tech Community forum, Microsoft announced the latest updates for OneDrive for the Web. Users now can edit photos directly on the web version of Microsoft’s cloud storage without additional apps or services.
Microsoft Edge can now track tab performance and suggest improvements
Apart from adding questionable and controversial features to its browser, Microsoft is working on numerous quality-of-life improvements for Edge. After all, the company tries hard and goes out of its way to convert every user to Edge on every device, regardless of its operating system or power level. The latest update for Microsoft Edge Canary has brought yet another performance-boosting feature that will help the browser operate at the optimal level without abusing your hardware.
Surface Laptop Go gets battery optimizations in the latest firmware update
Microsoft prepared a new set of patches for its most affordable Surface laptop. December 2021 firmware update for Surface Laptop Go brings new drivers, stability improvements, bug fixes, and battery optimizations.
Microsoft has finally brought the Surf game to iOS
Not so long ago, Microsoft unified Edge's codebase across all platforms, effectively bringing its browser on all operating systems under one umbrella. That change allowed developers to keep a single Edge version on all platforms and deliver new features faster. Still, it took Microsoft some time to release cross-platform features in Edge for all devices. One of such features is the built-in game Surf, which has only now arrived for Edge on iOS.
Intel released Windows 11-optimized GPU driver for Kaby Lake G-processors
Kaby Lake G, released in 2018, is one of the weirdest modern processors from Intel. In a nutshell, Kaby Lake G is a quirky fusion of two rivaling camps: Intel and AMD. The product offers a mobile 8th gen CPU from Intel and the RX Vega M graphics from AMD. The idea behind the project was to provide gamers with a CPU that sports significantly more powerful graphics than standard iGPU in Intel processors of that time.
