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.
Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2 and 22H2 receive updates in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft today released updates for Insiders running all supported Windows 11 versions on the Release Preview channel. All the updates includes some new features, and fixes. Some of the new features are a gradual rollout. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4225 (Beta) allows changing what the Copilot key does
Microsoft has rolled out a new preview build of Windows 11 (version 23H2), labeled 22635.4225 (KB5043186), for participants in the Windows Insider program's Beta channel. A significant change in this update is the ability to change what the hardware Copilot key does, e.g. to make it open a different Store app. It also adds Phone Link to the right-click menu in File Explorer, and includes several fixes.
Windows 11 Build 26120.1843 (Dev) adds a prominent Sign out option to Start
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.1843 (KB5043185) to Insiders in the Dev channel. This build is released as a checkpoint cumulative update. Some of its features are becoming gradually in waves, so you may want to adjust your Windows Update settings.
Microsoft has introduced Edge extensions performance detector
The Redmond software giant introduces the extension performance detector feature for the Edge browser. It aims you to help you find extensions that affect performance of the browser.
Microsoft Edge 129 released with several improvements and fixes
Microsoft has released the stable version of Microsoft Edge 129, version 129.0.2792.52 which comes with a huge number of fixes and improvements. In addition, the developers have removed the CryptoWallet function and dropped support for aged macOS versions.
Google Chrome 129 Released with AI-powered Tab Compare and fixes
World's most popular web browser, Google Chrome, has reached version 129. The update is notable for inclusion of the new AI-powered feature - Tab Compare. There are also a number of important security fixes.
Microsoft is launching the “Windows” app for Windows
Microsoft has announced the launch of a Windows app for Windows PCs, as well as macOS, iOS, iPadOS, web browsers, and Android devices. This app serves as a platform for streaming a Windows image from various sources, such as Windows 365, Azure, Remote Desktop, and more.
Microsoft May Have Accidentally Revealed Windows 11 24H2 Release Date
Microsoft has detailed changes to Microsoft Copilot that will soon be available to customers on the techcommunity forum. The message states that the changes are aligned with the annual feature update for Windows 11 and will begin rolling out to customers on October 8, 2024.