In Windows 11, there are multiple ways to take a screenshot. There is a dedicated Snipping Tool for that which offers extra annotation and editing options. Also, there are hotkeys like PrintScreen and Win + Shift + S, and finally the Win + PrintScreen hotkey. The latter is the fastest option as it allows you to directly save an image to a PNG file, without a confirmation or dialog.
Microsoft is about to move Windows to the cloud for consumers as well
Microsoft introduced Windows 365 cloud service a few years ago, enabling business clients to run cloud PCs that operate on either Windows 11 for their staff. However, the corporation is not content with just that. Microsoft may introduce a Windows 365 subscription for regular users in the future. This intent is outlined in an presentation from June 2022.
Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.1928 is available in Preview
Microsoft has released Build 22621.1928 as an optional preview update KB5027303 to users running the stable Windows 11 version 22H2. It includes several Moment 3 features that earlier were not available to users. As you may remember, some of the new features and options of this update are under a gradual roll-out.
Google is testing Premium 1080p Enhanced bitrate YouTube videos on Windows 11
Google is currently experimenting with a premium tier that offers 1080p video streaming on Windows 11 to enhance video quality. This feature was previously limited to premium mobile devices but now appears as an option when watching videos on Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome on Windows 11.
A secret hidden browser in Android allows bypassing parental controls
Android includes a secret hidden option to launch a web browser that allows opening any URL. It doesn't follow the restrictions applied to the device, e.g. parental controls, so you can go literally anywhere with it.
Telegram will soon launch Stories
Telegram will be launching Stories soon, following requests from users. The Stories feature will offer privacy options, a compact user interface, flexibility, captions, dual camera support, and optional ephemerality. Users will also be able to save their stories to their profile pages, which will make profiles more informative and colorful.
In addition to a bunch of existing add-ons, Microsoft Edge is getting a photo viewer
Microsoft Edge is getting more and more features that you would not expect to see in a web browser. The latest addition is an integrated photo viewer. It includes an thumbnail strip that exposes all images in a folder, and the ability to open image in a dedicated window.
How about ChatGPT on Windows 3.11? WinGPT is here for that!
You may remember JavaGPT, a project that allowed you to use the ChatGPT bot on older Windows versions with Java support, such as Windows 98. But here's something really special. If you still own a 386 PC with Windows 3.1, WinGPT brings the bot access to your fingertips.
Dev Home is becoming an inbox app in Windows 11
Looks like Microsoft decided to make the new Dev Home app available in Windows 11 out-of-the-box. Microsoft is going to bundle it with the OS. However, in the latest Dev channel build the company ships a stub package instead of the full app. It will install on demand once you click its shortcut in the Start menu.
Microsoft Edge is getting a dark theme refresh
Microsoft is changing the appearance of the dark theme in the Edge browser. The company is shifting to pure black colors for the tab row and toolbars, in addition to the dark gray tone Edge currently sports.
