Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.4291 to insiders on Beta) channel with a number of improvements. The Snipping Tool now features screenshot autosave, Task Manager's performance has been improved, and the Settings app has been slitghly refined. There are also a few fixes for Start and Explorer.
The latest optional update KB5043145 causes BSOD in Windows 11, so be careful
KB5043145, the most recent optional update for Windows 11 to date, causes multiple issues for many users. The most serious one is a blue screen of death that makes the PC unbootable. Microsoft has confirmed the bug and is working on a solution.
Microsoft details much improved Windows Recall security, finally allows removing it
Microsoft has announced a portion of improvements made to the Recall in Windows 11. It now includes advanced encryption and Windows Hello authentication. Its data is now secured in a VBS Enclave, making it inaccessible to third-party apps and users. Additionally, snapshots will automatically exclude sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details. Microsoft makes emphasis on that Recall does not upload any data to the cloud and can be easily uninstalled if you choose not to use it.
Microsoft Teams will soon stop working on older versions of Windows 11 and 10
The Redmond software firm has issued a notification that reveals a change in the list of supported Windows versions by the Teams app. Windows 11 21H2, Windows 10 21H2 and anything older will soon not be able to run the software. Prior to that, Microsoft Teams will display a warning starting October 15.
Microsoft Combines Xbox and Xbox Game Pass Mobile Apps into One
Microsoft has announced several changes to the Xbox experience, including merging the Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps for iOS and Android, giving PC players access to a compact Game Bar, and making it easier to view DLC when installing a game.
Windows 11 22H2 / 23H2 receive the KB5043145 Preview update
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5043145 (builds 22621.4249 and 22631.4249) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, respectively. It comes with it bug fixes and various improvements.
Firefox hits privacy complaint in EU over its user tracking method
Austrian digital rights organization NOYB (None of Your Business) has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority against Mozilla, accusing it of violating users' privacy. According to the organization, Mozilla activates a privacy feature in the Firefox browser without the explicit consent of users. This, according to them, is used to identify users' online activity.
Windows 11 now allows changing what the Copilot key does
For devices that come with a hardware Copilot key on the keyboard, Microsoft adds a much needed option: Windows 11 now allows you to reassign the Copilot key. As you may remember, it resides to the right of the Space bar, and replaces the "menu" key. However, here's a catch - you can make it launch only Store apps. It doesn't allow assigning a custom action, or perform the menu key's function.
Winamp is now an open source project under a collaborative license
On September 24, 2024, Llama Group open-sourced Winamp and moved the project to a collaborative development model. The project's source code is written in C++ and C and published under the free copyleft Winamp Collaborative License (WCL) Version 1.0.
Windows 11 Task Manager can now show the SSD type, SATA or NVMe
Microsoft continues to improve the Task Manager despite it already received a major overhaul in Windows 11. The Performance tab of the app can now display the connection interface type for the SSD drives installed in your device. The drive type label adds NVMe/SATA and not just simply tells HDD or SSD. The feature is a work in progress that is hidden by default in the Beta Build 22635.4225. But you can force enable it manually.
