Google is testing NotebookLM, an AI-powered app for working with local text documents. NotebookLM stands for Notebook Language Model.
Microsoft Office has got a new default font for the first time in 16 years
Microsoft has announced that the Aptos font, also known as Bierstadt, will be the default font in the Microsoft Office family of applications. This is a grotesque sans-serif typeface inspired by mid-20th century Swiss typography. You may remember that since Office 2007, the default font has been Calibri.
Release Preview Channel is now getting new Windows 11 and 10 builds
Microsoft just released three new builds to Insiders running Windows 11 and Windows 10 in the Release Preview channel. Windows 11 Build 22621.2066 (KB5028254) is available to those who have version 22H2 installed, while the original Windows 11 release users receive Windows 11 Build 22000.2243 (KB5028245). Finally, Windows 10 users are getting Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.3269 (KB5028244).
Now Official: Windows 11 version 23H2 will be a small enablement package
You may remember rumors telling that Windows 11 version 23H2 will be a small update to version 22H2, similar to how Windows 10 has received its last three updates. Today, Microsoft confirmed this information in the published roadmap for client versions of Windows. The updated roadmap should help users and organizations plan upgrades to new versions of the operating system, and sheds some light on the future of Windows 11 Version 23H2 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 with Volume Licensing.
Windows 11 Beta Build 22631.2048 adds File Explorer Gallery and new Store
Two new Windows 11 builds are now available to insiders on the Beta channel. Windows 11 Build 22631.2048 adds the Gallery section to File Explorer, and a new Store with AI Hub. Its counterpart, build 22621.2048, comes with these features disabled by default.
Developers will try to prove that Denuvo does not affect game performance
Irdeto, the owner of Denuvo's anti-piracy protection technology, are going to prove to demonstrate that its product does not negatively impact game performance. For that, they are going to start a program allowing trusted media to compare game performance with and without Denuvo's protection.
How to disable rounded corners in Windows 11
Some users would like to disable rounded corners of open windows on Windows 11, as the prefer the sharp shapes of its predecessor. They do better with screenshot taking apps, align better on the screen, and make it easier to place windows side-by-side. Finally, you may simply like the classic square corners more than the modern ones.
Google’s Bard chat bot now knows 40 languages and can change tone & style
Google has announced a major update to its chatbot, Bard, which can now communicate in 40 languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Hindi. The chatbot is now available in most countries worldwide, including Brazil and EU countries.
New and hidden features in Windows 11 Build 25905 and how to enable them
Traditionally for Canary releases, Microsoft didn't include all the changes and new features in the official changelog for Windows 11 Build 25905. Besides the ones that you can easily spot in the user interface, the OS also has several hidden gems. You can activate the latter with ViVeTool. Let's review what is hidden from the eye of the beholder in Windows 11 Build 25905.
Let’s Encrypt certificates drop Android 7 support on February 8, 2024
Let's Encrypt has issued a warning that starting from February 8, 2024, certificates will no longer work on Android 7 and older versions of the mobile operating system. This change is a result of the expiration of cross-signed intermediate certificates and the end of the partnership between Let's Encrypt and IdenTrust.
