Mozilla Firefox 130 is available in the stable branch. The new release boasts with the ability to translate a selected text on a web page with added support for more languages. The browser now includes a new section, "Firefox Labs", that allows enabling/disabling experimental features in the stable version of the app. Finally, there are some improvements here and there, and security fixes.
Microsoft introduces a new Gamepad layout for the touch keyboard
Microsoft has announced a change made to the Windows 11 touch keyboard. Starting in Windows 11 Build 22635.4145 (Beta), you will find a new layout that supports the ability to use your Xbox controller to navigate and type, including Xbox-specific accelerators.
Some AI features will already become available on Copilot+ laptops this November
Microsoft has confirmed that up to six AI features will become available for Copilot+ laptops with NPU and latest CPUs from Intel and AMD. Those include Recall, Context-aware Copilot, Subtitle translation, Auto Super Resolution, Improved image and text generation with Cocreator, and improved Windows Studio effects.
Windows 11 overtakes Windows 10 in Steam stats for the first time
Steam has published the results of the Hardware & Software Survey for August 2024. According to report, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in popularity for the first time. Over the past month, the Windows 11 share has grown by 3.36% and now stands at 49.17%. In turn, the Windows 10 figures have decreased by 3.07% to 47.09%.
Microsoft makes the new Account Manager in Start more convenient
Some time ago, Microsoft has started releasing a new feature of the Start menu called "Account Manager". It is currently available to Windows 11 Insiders. Technically, it is a new user account menu that appears like a small dashboard. In addition to user switching and sign out commands, the new pane includes extra details about Microsoft subscriptions. However, its first implementation had some rough surfaces.
Microsoft: No, you won’t be able to remove Recall from Windows 11
Microsoft has clarified the situation around the recently spotted checkbox that allows removing Recall from Windows 11. According to a company representative, the checkbox is a bug and the Recall feature can only be disabled, not removed.
Microsoft updates RAM limiter in Edge, restores Acrylic in the UI
Some time ago, we learned about the new feature "RAM limiter" in the Microsoft Edge browser. It allows to set the upper limit of memory the browser can use. Microsoft is actively working on the feature. Its latest implementation sports presets instead of the slider.
Windows 11 Build 27695 (Canary) changes the build expiration date to September 15
Windows 11 build 27695 is now available to Insiders using the Canary channel. It introduces the Widgets button on the right side of the taskbar, new build expiration date, improvements to the notification management, and more. Interestingly, some Insiders in the Canary ring will see an estimate of how long their PC will be not in usable state while installing Build 27695.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4145 (Beta) released with Spotlight and input improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.4145 to insiders in the Beta channel. The update boasts with advanced mouse settings including enhanced cursor precision and scrolling direction, Windows Spotlight UI improvements with "hot areas", the ability to share content to Notepad or Clipchamp, and more.
Microsoft delegates Mono project development to Wine community
In August 2024, Microsoft transferred the Mono project, an open-source software platform for building cross-platform applications and an alternative to the .NET platform, to the Wine community and the WineHQ organization. WineHQ is known for developing an open implementation of the Win32 API.
