Category: Software

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 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.

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.

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.

Microsoft has announced several improvements made to Windows Photos app, version 2024.11080.30001.0. The company has made it available for Windows 10 and Windows 11, and is rolling out it to Insiders across all channels, including Windows 10 Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels.

A few days ago Microsoft has released a new PowerToys version 0.84 with several improvements and new features. The key change in this release is the addition of Workspaces - a new tool for organizing your apps on the screen.

Microsoft is set to unveil the future of its Copilot product via a special online event this month, which will be live-streamed on LinkedIn. The event, called The Microsoft 365 Copilot: Wave 2, will feature keynotes from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Jared Spataro, Vice President of AI.

Microsoft has unveiled a new unified Teams app designed to eliminate the need to switch between different accounts for personal, professional, and academic use. The software is available for Windows and Mac.

The PowerToys app suite is getting a new tool called Workspaces. It will allow users to customize the layout of applications on the screen and save layouts as shortcuts to launch them later with one click.

Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue support for the Paint 3D app. The company will stop releasing updates for the app and will permanently remove it from the Microsoft Store on November 4, 2024. Users who currently have the app installed should still be able to use it after this date.