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Show a Message Notification from PowerShell
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PowerShell is an advanced form of command prompt. It is extended with a huge set of ready-to-use cmdlets and comes with the ability to use .NET framework/C# in various scenarios. Windows includes a GUI tool, PowerShell ISE, which allows editing and debugging scripts in a useful way. Sometimes you many need to show a notification from a PowerShell script to inform the user that some task is done. Here are some methods you can use.
Manage Windows 10 Sticky Notes Online
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Sticky Notes is a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app which is bundled with Windows 10 starting in "Anniversary Update" and comes with a number of features which the classic desktop app didn't have. Starting in version 3.1, the app allows managing your notes online on the web.
OneDrive has got the dark theme support
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Microsoft is silently rolling out a new feature to OneDrive users. In latest Windows Insider preview builds, including 18272 and 18277, the OneDrive app follows the global dark theme option of Windows 10.
Microsoft may split Cortana and Windows Search in Windows 10 19H1
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A new screenshot of an internal build of Windows 10 shows that Microsoft is planning to separate Windows Search from Cortana in Windows 10 codename 19H1, which should become version 1903.
Install AV1 Video Codec in Windows 10
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In addition to the Web Media Extension package that adds support for Vorbis, Theora and Ogg codecs to Windows 10, Microsoft has released the AV1 Video Extension. It is now available in the Microsoft Store.
Firefox will get the direct extension removal feature
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Firefox 64 is the upcoming version of the popular browser. As of this writing, it is available to users on the Beta channel. Its recent builds feature a nice option in the extension context menu that will allow removing an extension directly from the browser.
Chrome 71 will warn users about unclear subscription sign-ups
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As you may remember, starting in December 2018, Chrome 71 will remove all ads on the small number of sites with persistent abusive experiences. In addition, the browser will warn users about web pages with unclear mobile billing services.
Improved Storage Settings Page in Windows 10 Build 18277
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Yet another improvement has been spotted in Windows 10 Build 18277. The updated 'Storage' page in Settings allows the user to see disk usage at a glance, and take an action instantly.
Vivaldi 2.2: Better Widevine (EME) support on Linux
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The team behind the most innovative Vivaldi browser released a new snapshot of the upcoming version of the app. Vivaldi 2.2.1360.4 includes a number of nice media improvements for Linux users, resolves a bunch of issues, and features the Chromium engine version 71.
Turn On or Off Camera and Microphone in Microsoft Edge Application Guard
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Windows Defender Application Guard is an extra security feature of Windows 10. When enabled, it implements a sandbox for the built-in web browser, Microsoft Edge, in Windows 10. Starting in Windows 10 Build 18277, you can manage access to your camera and microphone while browsing using Application Guard for Microsoft Edge.
