In the near future, Windows will no longer support TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 protocols. Microsoft reminds that currently available versions of Windows, such as Windows 11 22H2 and 21H2, as well as Windows 10, will continue to support these protocols. But this will end in Windows 11 version 23H2 that comes with fall.
Microsoft is killing WordPad in Windows 11
One of the classic Windows apps is reaching its end. After years being bundled with the operating system by default, WordPad found its death with Windows 11. Microsoft has deprecated it and is going to remove it with one of the upcoming OS versions.
Windows 11 Snipping Tool is getting a built-in OCR feature
A few days ago Microsoft introduced an updated Snipping Tool for Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. The app version 11.2307.44.0 comes with several video recording improvements, and new hotkeys. In addition, it has been discovered that the app now supports text extraction from images.
Google shortens Chrome release cycle
Google has made changes to the release cycle of its Chrome browser. The beta version will now be created just two days after the branch is formed, rather than eight.
Google now removes users’ saved URLs due to DMCA
Google has taken steps to remove "pirated" URLs from collections of saved links by users. Over 7 billion requests have been processed under the DMCA law for copyright infringement.
Xbox will soon automatically upload captures to OneDrive
Microsoft is developing a new feature that will allow Xbox users to automatically upload their screenshots and clips to the OneDrive cloud storage. The feature has been tested by Xbox Insiders participating in Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead. The option will allow Microsoft console owners to sync new clips to OneDrive and download existing videos selectively.
Duet AI in Google Workspace will soon be able to participate in video calls
Google Workspace has introduced Duet AI assistant to all its apps, including Gmail, Drive, Slides, Docs, and more. In the near future, the assistant will have new useful features. It will be able to write notes during the meeting and even “attend” meetings in Meet instead of the user.
Microsoft uses malware-like pop-ups to promote Bing in Windows 11
Some Windows 11 users have reported that a pop-up message is appearing on top of all apps, asking them to switch their default search engine to Microsoft Bing in Chrome. The notification appears suddenly and randomly, leading some users to believe it was a malicious application.
Microsoft is rolling out Bing Chat plugins for Edge users
Microsoft is gradually releasing plugin support for its Bing Chat bot. Using plugins, users can compare prices of products from different online stores located in the US, ask for recipes, book restaurants, flights, and much more.
Bing Chat is now available in desktop Google Chrome for everyone
Bing Chat is now available for all desktop users of Google's Chrome browser, according to Microsoft. The company has been testing the AI solution in third-party browsers over the past two months.
