Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.5015 (version 23H2, KB5052089) for Windows Insider program participants in the Beta channel. It adds the trim video option to the Snipping Tool, a new Emoji button to the taskbar, and includes several fixes.
Mozilla has introduced Terms of Use for Firefox
Mozilla has introduced Terms of Use for the Firefox browser, in addition to the existing open-source MPL (Mozilla Public License). These terms highlights the requirements users must agree to before using Firefox.
Microsoft is about to kill Skype
Looks like the Redmond software giant is killing Skype. Its latest preview for Windows includes lines that hint that it will be closed in May. "Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams.", says the hidden string resource.
Windows 11 version 24H2 rollout paused for PCs with AutoCAD 2022 installed
Microsoft has acknowledged a problem where AutoCAD 2022 may not start on certain devices after upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. This issue reportedly impacts all editions of AutoCAD 2022. As a result, the company has temporarily halted the distribution of Windows 11 version 24H2 through Windows Update for systems with this software installed.
YouTube ads will become less intrusive
YouTube is changing how ads are placed in videos, aiming to make the viewing experience less disruptive for users. The adjustments won't reduce revenue for content creators, according to the team.
Microsoft is rolling out Edge RAM Limiter to the public
After a year of testing, Microsoft Edge stable finally reveals the RAM Limiter feature to everyone. Dubbed "Resource controls", it lets users control how much memory the browser uses. If you're someone who enjoys gaming on your computer, this could be particularly helpful because it allows you to allocate resources more efficiently.
Windows 10 Build 19045.5555 is now available as a Preview update
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5052916 (build 19045.5547) for Windows 1o versions 22H2, which brings with it fixes for Narrator, dwm, and OpenSSH.
KB5052094 for Windows 11 improves Spotlight, taskbar, File Explorer, and much more
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5052094 (builds 22621.4541 and 22631.4541) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which brings with it bug fixes and various improvements.
Microsoft has quietly released a free Office suite with limited features
Microsoft is experimenting with a free version of its Office suite for Windows. The new products allows editing documents without needing to buy a license or subscribe to Microsoft 365. However, this isn't the lightweight web-based version of Office. Instead, it includes the classic desktop applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Windows 11 24H2 has issues with RDP after recent updates
There's a reported issue in Windows 11 24H2 where Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions fail to work properly after logging in. It's not yet known what exactly causes the bug. Some users blame recent security patches, such as KB5050094 and KB5051987. These updates seem to have introduced changes that affect how RDP interacts with the network.
