Starting in Windows 11 Build 25276, Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool, or simply MSDT, includes a hidden app deprecation notification with a link to the appropriate support page. The EOL time is set somewhere in 2025 that indicates that next-gen Windows version will not offer it, or may not support it after all.
Following Chrome, Microsoft Edge 109 is out with a new Text prediction feature
Due to the same release schedule, Microsoft Edge quickly catches Chrome in the version number race. So a few days after Chrome 109, Microsoft Edge 109 landed in the stable branch with a new feature for consumers, Text Predictions, that allows you to type faster. There are also a couple of other important changes, including a new certificate verifier bundled with the browser to replace the one integrated with the OS. Also Edge 109 features Account linking between a personal Microsoft account (MSA) and Azure Active Directory (AAD) account.
Windows 11 build 25276 (Dev): Task Manager live kernel dumps, Settings improvements, and more
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 insiders in the Dev channel. Windows 11 build 25276 adds more options to live kernel dumps in Task Manager, includes an updated cloud storage section in Settings app, and introduces a network troubleshooting tool in the Get Help app. Besides, there are some small interface and reliability improvements here and there.
Microsoft introduced a new Microsoft 365 Basic plan for $1.99
Microsoft has unveiled a new Microsoft 365 Basic plan that will replace the current OneDrive subscription. It offers 100 GB OneDrive cloud space for only $1.99. The new subscription option will serve a good alternative to the limited free plan and the expensive Microsoft 365 Personal plan.
Chrome 109 is out with a new site permission indicator and Google Lens on new tab page
Google Chrome 109 is available for all supported platforms. This is the last browser version that supports Windows 8.1 and Windows 7, with no further updates for these OSes. For new features, Chrome 109 has got Google Lens integration on the new tab page, a new site permission indicator in the address bar, a new update system, and Mathematical Markup Language support on HTML.
Windows 11 stable has got new search design with January updates
Yesterday Microsoft released cumulative updates for Windows 11, part of Patch Tuesday. Besides the announced fixes, the patches include a hidden new design for the search in the Start menu and in the taskbar. While both have been announced earlier, the Start menu search looks different from Microsoft's latest announcements.
Microsoft has released Android 13-based Windows Subsystem for Android
Microsoft today released an update for Windows Subsystem for Android to Insiders running Windows 11. Version 2211.40000.11.0 is now available in all insider channels, and is notable for general reliability, and performance improvements.
January 2023 cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Today is Patch Tuesday, so Microsoft updates all supported operating systems. These updates do not bring any new features, but fix bugs and close vulnerabilities. Here are the released patches.
Even more modern File Explorer is coming to Windows 11 with several redesigns
Microsoft is once again updating the built-in File Explorer app in Windows 11. The app will get a new Home page and the left pane, along with new views and closer Microsoft 365 integration.
Windows 7 secretly received support for Secure Boot
Without a fanfare, Microsoft added Secure Boot support to Windows 7 in September 2022. The company supports the OS for companies that pay for ESU, so this could be per their request. Anyway, it will receive its last update tonight.
