Microsoft has released a new PowerToys version 0.85. It is notable for including a new 'powertoy', New+. It is a custom implementation of the good old 'New' menu in File Explorer that allows you to create new files based on flexible custom templates.
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uBlock Origin Lite author drops Mozilla add-on catalog support after his extension was removed from there
The maintainers of the Firefox add-ons directory (addons.mozilla.org) have removed all recent versions of the uBlock Origin Lite (uBOL) add-on. They cited violations found during a manual review of the add-on as the reason. They then acknowledged that the add-on was removed in error and restored it. However, the add-on's author, Raymond Hill, has refused to continue publishing it in the Firefox add-ons directory.
Microsoft Teams will soon stop working on older versions of Windows 11 and 10
The Redmond software firm has issued a notification that reveals a change in the list of supported Windows versions by the Teams app. Windows 11 21H2, Windows 10 21H2 and anything older will soon not be able to run the software. Prior to that, Microsoft Teams will display a warning starting October 15.
Microsoft Combines Xbox and Xbox Game Pass Mobile Apps into One
Microsoft has announced several changes to the Xbox experience, including merging the Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps for iOS and Android, giving PC players access to a compact Game Bar, and making it easier to view DLC when installing a game.
Winamp is now an open source project under a collaborative license
On September 24, 2024, Llama Group open-sourced Winamp and moved the project to a collaborative development model. The project's source code is written in C++ and C and published under the free copyleft Winamp Collaborative License (WCL) Version 1.0.
Microsoft is launching the “Windows” app for Windows
Microsoft has announced the launch of a Windows app for Windows PCs, as well as macOS, iOS, iPadOS, web browsers, and Android devices. This app serves as a platform for streaming a Windows image from various sources, such as Windows 365, Azure, Remote Desktop, and more.
PowerToys might get a scheduler that changes Windows settings
There is a suggestion for a PowerToys new tool that could become as a nice addition to Windows Task Scheduler. It would allow changing OS settings with ease via a friendly GUI. The module, with a working name Settings Scheduler, would allow changing the Windows theme, mute and unmute the sound, turn the screen on or off, and so on. The actions run by a schedule or timer, so the user could pick what suites better.
Microsoft drops support for many email apps in its Outlook for web
Microsoft no longer supports basic authentication for the Outlook email service. So email apps that can only work with a username and password via IMAP and POP3 aren't supported any more. The OAuth 2.0 tokens are the only method supported for apps. This affects a galore of software, including Microsoft's own Outlook 2007, Outlook 2010, Outlook 2013, Outlook 2016 MSI, Outlook 2019 LTSC - all these versions are now obsolete.
The Sticky Notes app gets a major feature update
A new version of Sticky Notes is coming to users, finally featuring a dedicated shortcut to open it. It appears in the Start menu when you install or update OneNote. In addition, you can quickly copy a note, or make it always-on-top.
Xbox Game Pass Standard Plan Launches at $15 Per Month
Microsoft has launched a new subscription option, Xbox Game Pass Standard. It replaces the Basic plan and costs $15 per month. Being announced back in July 2024, it offers a middle tier between Xbox Game Pass Core (the successor to Xbox Live Gold) and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
