Pavel Durov's Telegram Messenger today received a new update on Windows. Version 3.4.8 is now available to all users who installed the messenger from its official website. Later on, the same update will arrive in the Microsoft Store.
Author: Taras Buria
Taras is here to cover stories about Microsoft and everything around, although sometimes he prefers Apple.
Windows 11 build 22538 comes with a hidden new Task Manager
Microsoft today released a fresh Windows 11 preview build 22538. The new version does not bring significant new features, but enthusiasts quickly uncovered something unexpected: a new Task Manager. Windows 11 build 22538 has a hidden Task Manager with a fresh design and even dark mode support.
Firefox is ditching the file download prompt
Mozilla Foundations plans to change how the Firefox browser handles downloads. The current stable version of Firefox displays a download prompt when the user attempts to download a file. The prompt lets you open the file in a specific app or save it to the default directory. Future Firefox updates will ditch this long-standing technique in favor of the idea found in Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.
Google restored the option to remove default search engines
Google recently released an updated Chrome browser with one questionable change in settings. Users no longer can remove default (preinstalled) search engines, such as Google, Bing, Duckduckgo, and others. More importantly, the change is universal to all Chromium-based browsers, which means Edge, Opera, and other similar browsers received the same "upgrade."
Skype TwinCam allows connecting two cameras during video calls
In September 2021, Microsoft made a surprising announcement about upcoming feature and design upgrades for Skype. Despite continuous efforts to make every Windows user switch to Teams, Microsoft does not plan to ditch Skype any time soon. Moreover, the company keeps supporting the services with fresh features and capabilities. The latest Skype Insider preview brings an option that allows connecting a second camera to your feed during a video call.
Edge will soon let you move vertical tabs to the right
Every month, Microsoft publishes a feedback summary for the Edge browser, highlighting the most notable ideas and suggestions. The company uses those posts to notify users about changes and new features coming soon (or not coming soon or ever) to Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft shows what is inside Surface Laptop SE in a teardown video
Last year, Microsoft announced Surface Laptop SE—an inexpensive and straightforward laptop for the education market. Unlike its more expensive siblings, Surface Laptop SE does not offer exciting design, premium materials, or powerful hardware. It is a cheap computer made to withstand abuse in a classroom.
Edge Canary now lets you follow YouTubers
Last year, Microsoft introduced a new "Followable Web" flag in the Edge browser. The idea behind the feature is to allow users to keep track of updates from their favorite websites and content creators. Several months after its first appearance, the "Followable Web" feature is now working, letting users follow creators on YouTube.
CCleaner is now available in the Microsoft Store
CCleaner is a popular tool that needs no introduction. Many users —especially less tech-proficient—find CCleaner helpful in maintaining a computer in a working state. If you are a CCleaner user, there is good news for you: CCleaner is now available in the Microsoft Store.
Edge 97 is now available for Android and iOS
Last week, after an almost two-month pause between releases, Microsoft shipped Edge 97 to desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, and Linux). The update brought citations support, automatic HTTPS, and other minor changes. You can learn about Edge 97 for desktops here.
