Microsoft has announced several changes to the Xbox experience, including merging the Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps for iOS and Android, giving PC players access to a compact Game Bar, and making it easier to view DLC when installing a game.
Windows 11 22H2 / 23H2 receive the KB5043145 Preview update
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5043145 (builds 22621.4249 and 22631.4249) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, respectively. It comes with it bug fixes and various improvements.
Firefox hits privacy complaint in EU over its user tracking method
Austrian digital rights organization NOYB (None of Your Business) has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority against Mozilla, accusing it of violating users' privacy. According to the organization, Mozilla activates a privacy feature in the Firefox browser without the explicit consent of users. This, according to them, is used to identify users' online activity.
Windows 11 now allows changing what the Copilot key does
For devices that come with a hardware Copilot key on the keyboard, Microsoft adds a much needed option: Windows 11 now allows you to reassign the Copilot key. As you may remember, it resides to the right of the Space bar, and replaces the "menu" key. However, here's a catch - you can make it launch only Store apps. It doesn't allow assigning a custom action, or perform the menu key's function.
Winamp is now an open source project under a collaborative license
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.
