Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977 is now available in the Canary channel with improvements made to location privacy, accessibility options that allow using Bluetooth LE Audio, and SMB over QUIC Client Access Control. Microsoft has published ISO images for this build that you can download from here.
Chrome on Android and iOS will find typos in URLs and suggest fixes
Google has introduced a new feature for Chrome mobile that can help users find typos in URLs. While it is designed for individuals with dyslexia and those who are learning a new language, it can be obviously of help for everyone.
Windows 11 is now active on nearly half a billion devices
According to sources familiar with Microsoft statistics, the number of active devices running Windows 11 on a monthly basis has now exceeded 400 million. It is possible that by the beginning of 2024, this number could surpass half a billion.
How to enable tab memory usage info in Chrome
Starting in Chrome 118, you can enable tab memory usage in tab hovercard popup when you hover over a tab with the mouse pointer. Then it will show the amount of RAM used by the tab in the preview thumbnail. By default, it is hidden behind a flag, but you can quickly turn it on.
Microsoft plans to disable NTLM authentication in Windows 11
Microsoft has made an announcement stating that the NTLM authentication protocol will be disabled in Windows 11. Instead, it will be replaced by Kerberos, which is currently the default authentication protocol in Windows versions above Windows 2000.
Edge 118 released with a new Find on Page feature
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.
