Major browser makers are moving away from third-party cookie support, as they are actively used to track users' activity. They mostly lack transparency in how users' data is collected and shared. Microsoft has introduced a new Privacy-Preserving Ads API as part of this initiative.
Category: Windows 11
Copilot gets plugins for Suno, Adobe Express and Spotify, comes to OneDrive
Microsoft is bringing Copilot to OneDrive. Besides, the latest update to Copilot on Windows 11 now supports plugins for Suno, Adobe Express, and Spotify, all of which are available for free. Users can now easily activate one or more plugins directly within the Copilot window.
Microsoft will unveil Surface Pro 10 OLED and Surface Laptop 6 ARM this month
Microsoft is set to unveil the highly anticipated Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 this month, bringing strong competition to the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro in terms of performance and energy efficiency. These new devices will be the first from Microsoft to support cutting-edge AI features found in the Windows 11 update coming this fall.
Microsoft drops support for Windows Subsystem for Android
Windows Subsystem for Android, or simply WSA, didn't stay long with us. Being introduced in Windows 11, it already becomes deprecated. Microsoft is ending support for it beginning March 5, 2025.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3276 (Beta) allows opening Copilot on hover
With Windows 11 Build 22635.3276, available in the Beta channel, Microsoft is testing Copilot opening on mouse hover. It will show when you move the mouse pointer over its icon.
Windows 11 OOBE secrets: Autopilot information and Developer console
One of the lesser known features of Windows 11's Out-of-Box-Experience are hotkeys. Perhaps everyone knows that pressing Shift + F10. But only a few people know that there are more of them. In Windows 11, there are keyboard shortcuts to open hidden secret Autopilot information and Developer Console screens.
Microsoft has officially announced Smartphone as a webcam feature
The Redmond firm has officially announced a new feature in Windows 11: The ability to use your smartphone's Camera as a webcam in desktop apps. Being part of the most recent "Moment 5" update, it is gradually coming to Insiders on all channels.
What’s new in Windows 11 Moment 5 Update
Today on February 29, Microsoft started to release Windows 11 Moment 5. The new version of the OS adds several new features and quality of life changes, including Snap Layouts, sharing, and accessibility improvements. Copilot now resides in the system tray, you can rename your PC in the Settings app and use your smartphone's camera as a webcam.
Windows 11 version 22H2 will receive optional updates until June 2024
Microsoft has recently started force-updating PCs running Windows 11 version 22H2 to the latest version 23H2. Windows 11 version 22H2 nears its end of life. But here is a bit of good news. Non-security updates will continue to be available for Windows 11 22H2 as optional downloads until June 26, 2024.
Windows 11 KB5034765 fails to install on some PCs with error code 0x800F0922
Microsoft has confirmed that KB5034765 fails to install on some PCs with error code 0x800F0922 Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.
