Microsoft is reportedly planning significant upgrades to its operating system with the next iteration, dubbed "Windows 12". These upgrades are aimed at modernizing the platform with the inclusion of artificial intelligence, accelerated update cycles, and enhanced security protocols.
Microsoft is about to bring back Mica Acrylic effect to the Edge browser
Some time ago, the beauty of Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 waned as its developers disabled the Mica Acrylic effect in the user interface. However, this may change in the near future. Canary builds of the browser sport a different enhanced style of the browser that fills the document area and its panes with the cool effect.
Microsoft has launched the public preview of 3D avatars in Teams
With the public Preview of Teams 2.0, Microsoft has launched the public preview of 3D avatars. It is an exciting feature that enables users to create and customize their own digital avatar to represent themselves in virtual meetings and interactions.
Here’s how to enable Copilot in Microsoft Word 16.0.16325.2000
Recently, Microsoft announced a new AI-powered "Copilot" feature for Microsoft 365's Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams apps. It can assists the user with content creation, including text writing, spell checking, spreadsheet analysis , creating presentations and so on. Microsoft said that the Copilot feature is already in use in 20 organizations.
Microsoft is experimenting with the Close tab button in Edge
To create a better user experience, Microsoft is still experimenting with the Close Tab button position for vertical tabs. Currently, it appears on right for both horizontal and vertical tabs. But for some Canary insiders, it now appears on the left in vertical tabs mode. Also, it may remain always visible when the tab pane is unpinned.
Meet the updated Microsoft Teams app with improved UI and performance
Microsoft has released an update for its Teams application that includes performance improvements, UI design changes, and new features. Specifically, the update includes faster load times and reduced latency during use, making working in Teams more efficient and convenient.
An internal build of next-gen Windows have found its path to the Internet
On March 26, 2023, an internal Windows 11 Build 25267.1001, codenamed "Zinc", was leaked online. It was compiled on December 18, 2022 and then was sent to Microsoft partners for testing. The leak is in a VHD file format.
Hidden features in Windows 11 Build 25324 and how to enable them
The newest Canary release, Windows 11 Build 25324, that Microsoft has released last night, includes several hidden features. While some of them were announced as a gradual roll-out, like animated widget icons, others are hidden deep in the OS. Here are the features and how to access them.
Beta channel insiders are receiving new USB4 page and time seconds in tray with Build 22624.1470
Microsoft has released new Beta channel builds of Windows 11 version 22H2. Build 22621.1470 comes with new features hidden, and Build 22624.1470 includes them out of the box. Both builds come with KB5023780 to Insiders on the Beta channel.
Windows 11 Build 25324 hits the Canary channel with USB4 settings, Widgets improvements, and more
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 25324 to insiders who are on the Canary channel. They will find an updated three-column widget panel, a settings page for USB4 hubs and devices, password insecure copy and paste warnings, and more.
