Category: Software

PowerToys allows you to launch the built-in utilities using two methods. You can open this or that tool from the main user interface, or using the recently added launcher from the system tray. Besides, there is an idea of accessing all PowerToys and their settings directly through PowerToys Run. It exists since 2020, but recently it has been revisited and finally received the "In-Progress" status.

Microsoft has recently updated its open source tools collection for Windows, PowerToys, to version 0.69. The latest release comes with some new features and options that users can take advantage of. One of the most notable features is the Registry Preview tool, which enables users to preview registry changes before committing them.

Microsoft has announced that they are bringing a new feature called "Microsoft 365 Copilot" to OneNote. This feature is designed to provide personalized assistance to users when creating and formatting notes by offering step-by-step guidance and suggestions based on the user's input and context.

Microsoft has made some significant updates to the preview version of the Outlook client for Windows, which users can start using now. The new client now has support for Gmail accounts, allowing users to access their calendar and contacts stored in Google. This is a major change since the application previously only supported personal and work Microsoft accounts.

Google has launched a testing version of Nearby Share for Windows that allows users to share files, links, photos, and documents between Android devices and Windows PCs using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Google had made an announcement earlier during CES 2022 about their plans to release such a software, and they have now fulfilled their promise by launching the app. It serves as an alternative to Apple's AirDrop feature that only runs on Apple devices.

Microsoft Store has received an update that includes a refreshed user interface. It aims to enhance the user experience when purchasing and evaluating applications. It also allows installing free apps and games from search results.

The automatic user folder backup in OneDrve is one the things many would like to disable, as it silently moves your files in desktop, documents, pictures, and other folders to the cloud. It is very annoying to find one day that your files are no longer in their place, and you need an Internet connection to access them.

Microsoft has announced a new product for cybersecurity professionals - Microsoft Security Copilot. It is an advanced threat protection service that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to help organizations protect their networks, devices, and data from cyber attacks. Microsoft Security Copilot is built with OpenAI GPT-4 and Microsoft's proprietary security model.