On October 13, Microsoft has started rolling out Edge 118 to the stable branch. While it is a relatively minor app update, it adds a new feature, Search on page. It uses an intellectual search algorithm that can find even misspelled words and synonyms. Besides, the release changes the Bing icon in the Sidebar to the Copilot icon. Finally, there are some policy and business-related updates.
Microsoft closes deal to buy Activision Blizzard
Microsoft announced on October 13th that it has successfully acquired Activision Blizzard, marking a significant milestone for the corporation. With this purchase, Microsoft now holds full ownership of all internal studios and publisher intellectual property. The massive deal, with a staggering value of $68.7 billion, stands as the gaming industry's largest acquisition to date.
Slack’s Google Drive integration can expose your private files
With Slack's integration of Google Drive, you can easily embed, share, and stay updated with notifications regarding new additions to your Google Drive, such as files, images, documents, and more. Unfortunately, online video editing startup Kapwing discovered that utilizing file previews through Slack's Google Drive application inadvertently revealed private documents and files to external individuals within the workspace.
Now officially: You cannot use Windows 8 and 7 keys for Windows 11 activation
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys no longer work for activation of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft has now officially confirmed this change in a statement to The Verge.
How to Remove Gallery From File Explorer
In this guide we will review how to hide and remove Gallery from the navigation pane in File Explorer in Windows 11. The Gallery item is a new folder that displays your photos, screenshots, and wallpapers in a convenient way. Something similar you may have seen in the Photos app.
This command bypasses Windows 11 hardware requirements (TPM/CPU)
As everyone knows, Windows 11 has very strict hardware requirements. The OS supports only newest CPUs, and also requires a TPM in your device. Without these, it prevents you from installing it, even if your computer is fresh and powerful. There are several workarounds exists to bypass the restrictions, but smart folks have discovered a new one. It is an undocumented command line switch for the Windows setup program.
Qualcomm announced Snapdragon X processors for devices with Windows on ARM
Snapdragon X, the latest line of desktop ARM processors, has been unveiled by Qualcomm. These processors are notable for being built upon the cutting-edge Oryon cores, which Qualcomm acquired through its takeover of Nuvia earlier this year. An intriguing detail is that Nuvia was established by ex-Apple engineers who played a pivotal role in developing the highly acclaimed A-series processors used in iPhones and iPads.
Windows 11 Build 23565 (Dev) changes the Copilot icon
The newly released Windows 11 Build 23565 for the Dev channel insiders comes with a few changes. Besides traditional set of fixes, it changes the Copilot icon to a more colorful one. It also sets Windows Spotlight as a desktop background for some select Insiders. Here is the detailed changelog.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2419 is now a single Beta build for all Insiders
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 build 22635.2419 (KB5031463) for Windows Insider Program participants in the Beta Channel. From now on, the Beta channel will no longer have two builds. So all insiders will use the same build.
Microsoft reverted controversial OneDrive storage policy
In early September, OneDrive users were informed by Microsoft regarding imminent modifications in the policy for cloud data storage. Unexpectedly, the company determined that photo albums should no longer be included in the storage quota along with the gallery. Consequently, this alteration meant that a single photo present in both the gallery and three albums would occupy four times the previous amount of space.
