In 2016, Microsoft introduced Feedback Hub - a dedicated place where users can publish their thoughts, complaints, and ideas about Microsoft's products. The Software giant uses data from Feedback Hub to improve the quality of Windows and other software. For example, Microsoft recently responded to a post on Feedback Hub about memory leaks in File Explorer on Windows 11. It appears that the company is now working on a new platform to gather customers' feedback.
Category: Windows
Microsoft makes passwords optional for personal accounts
Microsoft has been pushing password-less experiences since 2015 when the company introduced Windows 10. The company offers Windows Hello as a better, more secure way to sign in into Windows, apps, and accounts. Also, Microsoft continuously tries to encourage users to opt for its Authenticator app for improved security. The main pitch is that regular passwords are insecure in the modern world and too easy to crack using various techniques. Also, many people tend to use a single password for many accounts, which further increases the risks of identity theft and data loss. Microsoft Authenticator and Windows Hello are safer, more reliable, and plain less annoying.
Windows is now blocking potentially unwanted apps by default
Windows 10 May 2020 Update, also known as Windows 10 2004, introduced a new potentially unwanted app protection in Microsoft Defender. Microsoft kept that setting off by default, allowing users to decide whether to use it or not. Now Microsoft announced that it is enabling potentially unwanted app protection for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft Edge users.
Microsoft officially introduced Windows 365 for enterprise users
Microsoft today announced that the "Windows 365" cloud service is available to companies of all sizes. It allows business customers to create Windows 10 or Windows 11 cloud PCs that users can connect to from virtually anywhere with the Internet.
Windows 11 is already installed on 1% of all devices
AdDuplex has published a new stats regarding the usage share of various versions of Windows, which now also includes data on insider builds of Windows 11. Keep in mind that AdDuplex collects that data from 5000 applications using the AdDuplex SDK, so take it with a grain of salt. The actual numbers are probably slightly different, but the monthly reports from AdDuplex are the only data source to track the market share of Windows versions.
Microsoft announced Windows 365 – a Cloud PC streaming service
Microsoft today announced the Windows 365 cloud service at the Inspire conference. It will allow business customers to create Cloud PCs running Windows 10 or Windows 11 (after its release). There, they can stream the OS to any device. In turn, users will be able to install any applications and features on Windows in the cloud and use them from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Microsoft Cloud PC Service May Be Announced Next Week
Microsoft may announce a new Cloud PC service at an upcoming Inspire event next week. The company hasn't revealed any details about Cloud PC. However, session names and other information indicate that the announcement is just around the corner.
How to Add Task Manager to Desktop Context Menu
You can add Task Manager to the Desktop context menu, so it will be accessible when you right-click your desktop background. While this trick works in all Windows versions, it can be specially useful for Windows 11 users.
Source Code for Windows NT 3.5 and Original Xbox Has Leaked
The source code for Microsoft Windows NT 3.5, and the original Xbox console has leaked, reports The Verge. The website was able to confirm that at least the Xbox data is genuine, and includes extra stuff like Xbox Development Kit, emulators, kernels, and even internal documents.
Windows Movie Maker: How to Use It to Edit Video Easily
Editing a video can be a need of any hour these days. People hunt for the best way to get the task done and end up possessing the tools that they shouldn’t have. We are here going to acquaint you if you aren’t with Windows Movie Maker. It is a built-in video editor for Windows7/8. There are lots of users who are happy with this and have created their impressive projects.