Category: Software

Today, on its official blog, Microsoft announced reaching a major milestone for its translation service: Microsoft Translator is now available in 100 languages, helping more than 5.66 billion people communicate without the language barrier.

There is no argument that Windows 11 has neat new context menus, but those putting function over form quite clearly hate them. Until developers figure out how to place their apps into the modern context menus in Windows 11, users need to make an additional click to access all functions and third-party app integrations. The good thing is that some developers have already learned how to utilize the new context menus. WinRAR is one of the first apps to offer integration with the context menus in Windows 11.

Microsoft representatives revealed that the company have recently done a full server upgrade for Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud). The gaming network infrastructure is now only use Xbox Series X-based server blades. The solution improves frame rate and reduces game load times.

On October 5, 2021, Microsoft launched Windows 11 and new Surface computers that come with latest operating system preinstalled. To help customers get the most out of their Surface computers, Microsoft offers a special Surface app on the Microsoft Store. Recently, the application received a big update with 36 new languages and a couple of new features. Here is how Microsoft describes its Surface app.

Microsoft has released an updated web version of the Xbox Store. However, it is under a gradual roll-out, so not everyone will instantly see the change. Reportedly, it is fully available to users in Canada. Microsoft didn't officially announce it yet.

Microsoft is always working on new ways to help people with disabilities enjoy modern technologies. During the recent Surface event, the Software giant revealed Surface Adaptive Kit to make laptops, tablets, and other traditional devices more accessible. Now, a bunch of improvements is coming soon to Xbox consoles.

A much-improved File Explorer is one of the most notable changes in Windows 11, which is coming on October 5, 2021. The new version of File Explorer in Windows 11 offers a fancier UI, but overall remains the same good-old app we have been using since the release of Windows 8 in 2012. Those tired of waiting for Microsoft to deliver a proper modern file manager can finally download a third-party app called "Files," which promises to fix most of the annoyances in Windows 11's File Explorer.

Microsoft has announced the first preview of Visual Studio 2022 for Mac, the next version of its flagship IDE due to release soon. Earlier this year, Microsoft released the first Visual Studio 2022 preview for Windows, and now the IDE is available to test on Apple computers.

Microsoft today released PowerToys 0.47. This new version is supercharged by WinUI 2.7, and comes with a huge number of fixes. Also, the company highlights the ability to open Shortcut Guide via holding the Win key.

The most popular freeware mail client, Thunderbird, has reached version 91.1.2. Today's update is a minor release with comes with just one change and a number of fixes. Here are the changes.