Valve has implemented a new policy to check for AI-generated content in new games on their Steam platform. If developers fail to provide proof of rights to the libraries used by the AI to create game elements, Valve will block those games from being released.
YouTube is experimenting with limiting video access for users with ad blockers
YouTube is currently testing a feature where users with active ad blockers will have their site access limited to only three video views. A Reddit user, known as Reddit_n_Me, shared a screenshot of a pop-up window warning that YouTube suspects the use of an ad blocker and threatens to restrict video player access unless it is disabled. YouTube emphasizes that ads are crucial for keeping the platform free for billions of users worldwide.
Original Windows 11 Version 21H2 has got an update in release preview
Microsoft has released a new release preview update KB5027292. It is available for the original Windows 11 release, version 21H2. After installing the patch the build number will be 22000.2124. While it is mostly focused on fixes, there a few new features included as well.
How to Reset Screenshot Index Number in Windows 11
In Windows 11, there are multiple ways to take a screenshot. There is a dedicated Snipping Tool for that which offers extra annotation and editing options. Also, there are hotkeys like PrintScreen and Win + Shift + S, and finally the Win + PrintScreen hotkey. The latter is the fastest option as it allows you to directly save an image to a PNG file, without a confirmation or dialog.
Microsoft is about to move Windows to the cloud for consumers as well
Microsoft introduced Windows 365 cloud service a few years ago, enabling business clients to run cloud PCs that operate on either Windows 11 for their staff. However, the corporation is not content with just that. Microsoft may introduce a Windows 365 subscription for regular users in the future. This intent is outlined in an presentation from June 2022.
Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.1928 is available in Preview
Microsoft has released Build 22621.1928 as an optional preview update KB5027303 to users running the stable Windows 11 version 22H2. It includes several Moment 3 features that earlier were not available to users. As you may remember, some of the new features and options of this update are under a gradual roll-out.
Google is testing Premium 1080p Enhanced bitrate YouTube videos on Windows 11
Google is currently experimenting with a premium tier that offers 1080p video streaming on Windows 11 to enhance video quality. This feature was previously limited to premium mobile devices but now appears as an option when watching videos on Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome on Windows 11.
A secret hidden browser in Android allows bypassing parental controls
Android includes a secret hidden option to launch a web browser that allows opening any URL. It doesn't follow the restrictions applied to the device, e.g. parental controls, so you can go literally anywhere with it.
Telegram will soon launch Stories
Telegram will be launching Stories soon, following requests from users. The Stories feature will offer privacy options, a compact user interface, flexibility, captions, dual camera support, and optional ephemerality. Users will also be able to save their stories to their profile pages, which will make profiles more informative and colorful.
In addition to a bunch of existing add-ons, Microsoft Edge is getting a photo viewer
Microsoft Edge is getting more and more features that you would not expect to see in a web browser. The latest addition is an integrated photo viewer. It includes an thumbnail strip that exposes all images in a folder, and the ability to open image in a dedicated window.
