Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23531 to the Dev Channel. The update is notable for opening all links in the default web browser for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Also, it now open Windows Search pane automatically when you hover over the search box in the taskbar.
Windows 11 Build 25936 (Canary) updates post-OOBE
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25936 is now available to insiders in the Canary Channel. It has a new expiration date set to 9/15/2024, updates the screens you see after OOBE, and includes a slightly refined look of Task Manager settings.
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200/BE202 drivers will only work on Windows 11
Intel has revealed some details on its Wi-Fi 7 drivers. They will support the newest hardware on laptops and desktops. However, only devices running the latest operating systems like Windows 11 will be provided with Wi-Fi 7 drivers.
Dropbox drops unlimited premium plan due to crypto scams
Dropbox is discontinuing unlimited storage on its business-focused Advanced plan. It has been discovered that some users were utilizing the plan for resource-intensive activities like cryptocurrency mining. As a result, the 3-license Advanced plan will now offer a total of 15 TB of pooled storage, with each additional license adding 5 TB of disk space.
How to Disable Open Search on Hover in Windows 11
You may want disable the open search on hover feature in Windows 11 if you find this it not convenient. When you place the mouse cursor over the search box or icon in the taskbar it makes the search pane to appear. This often happens accidentally when the cursor gets too close to the search area.
Windows 11 Build 22631.2262 (Beta) adds Settings Home and Backup app
For Insiders in the Beta channel, Microsoft updates Windows 11 22H2 with two new builds. Build 22631.2262 comes with several new features, while build 22621.2262 has them hidden. The new release comes with the KB5029339 patch.
Firefox now allows importing extensions from Chrome
Firefox is getting the ability to import add-ons from other browsers, e.g. Chrome. The new feature will work similar to how it imports bookmarks, settings, saved passwords and browsing history. As of this writing, an early implementation of the expanded import is already enabled for a small percentage of Firefox 116 users.
Microsoft introduced new Windows 11 policies for optional updates
Microsoft has made updates to its Windows 11 policies, allowing administrators to have control over the installation of monthly non-security preview updates. These new options apply to Windows 11 version 22H2 and its successors.
Firefox lost 3.92% (7.4 million) users in the last 12 months
According to an analysis of the company's report by developer Alex Ivanovs, the number of Mozilla Firefox browser users has decreased by approximately 3.92% (7.4 million) over the past year. Since 2019, the browser has lost a total of 30.3% of users, equivalent to 77 million.
Microsoft Office Excel gets Python support
Microsoft announced that Excel users can now use the Python programming language to work with data in spreadsheets. The feature is currently only available to members of the Microsoft 365 Insider program as a public preview.
