Google is releasing a major version of the Chrome browser to the stable branch. Chrome 83 is notable for a redesigned user interface of privacy options, and for a few changes made to DNS over HTTPS feature. Also, there are other tweaks and improvements made to various parts of the browser. Let's review them.
Category: Windows 10
WSL Will Get DirectX Support in Linux with 21H1 Builds
Microsoft is adding DirectX support to Linux distros running in a WSL 2 environment. The change goes live with first 21H1 builds from the Iron (Fe) branch in the Fast Ring, which are expected to come this June.
Microsoft to bring some Windows 10X features to Windows 10
Microsoft has revealed that the company plans to port some of the Windows 10X exclusive features to the regular desktop editions of Windows 10. Also, the company is about to "reinvest" into classic Windows 10.
Microsoft expands HoloLens 2 to 15 new countries
HoloLens 2 adds 15 new markets in this Autumn. It will become available for sale online and in official Microsoft Stores.
Project Reunion aims to unify UWP and Win32 development on Windows 10
Microsoft has introduced a new project. Named 'Project Reunion', it is Microsoft’s new attempt at unifying app development for Windows 10.
Edge Dev 84.0.516.1 Features Media Casting, Quieter Notifications, and More
Microsoft has updated the Dev channel of the Microsoft Edge browser with a new build, 84.0.516.1. The build comes with a few new features, and plenty of fixes.
Microsoft is Adding Linux GUI app support to WSL
With release of Windows 10 Build 18917, Microsoft introduced WSL 2 to Insiders, the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2. It ships a real Linux kernel with Windows that will make full system call compatibility possible. WSL 2 is now a part of Windows 10 version 2004. Today, Microsoft has announced a number of improvements that are coming to the app.
Windows Terminal Has Reached Version 1.0
Microsoft has released the first stable Windows Terminal version to the public. You can get it from Microsoft Store, and on GitHub.
Windows 10 on ARM Receives Support for 64-bit x86 Apps
Windows 10 on ARM will soon allow running traditional desktop apps, but only 64-bit. Microsoft is working to add support for x86 applications via a special emulation layer. This will allow the OS to get a variety of software which wasn't previously available on ARM.
Add Default Apps to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 10
How to Add Default Apps to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 10
When you double click a file in File Explorer, it will be opened with an associated app. Apps can handle not only files but also various network protocols like HTTP (your default browser), BitTorrent or protocol handlers like tg: (a Telegram link), xmmp: (Jabber links) or skype: for the popular VoIP app. The default app associations can be set from Settings. For your convenience, you can add Default Apps to the Desktop context menu to access it faster.
