A new version of the world's most feature rich web browser, Vivaldi 5.5, brings up with it even more tools to your fingertips. The browser now has a Task Panel in the sidebar, supports Snap on Windows 11, and makes it easier to set up accounts in Mail and Calendar, along with other improvements.
Windows 11 22H2 is now available to more users
According to the official documentation, the rollout of Windows 11 2022 Update is now entered a "new phase" with more users getting it. The company offers it via what it calls "seeker experience", so the user must open the Settings app, check for update, and agree to install the latest release.
Microsoft has published a guide on how to create third-party Windows 11 widgets
Following its initial plan, the Redmond firm has published a guide on how to build a custom widget for Windows 11. Interestingly that there is no single word on when exactly third-party widgets will be available to users.
“Moment 1” features for Windows 11 22H2’s October update now available in Release Preview
With the release of Windows 11 2022 Update, version 22H2, Microsoft has postponed several features to October. So Microsoft started testing them right now. Ahead of the official release of the "Moment 1" update, Microsoft pushed those features to Release Preview channel Insiders with Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.608 (KB5017389).
Microsoft Edge 106 Stable Released
Microsoft has started rolling out the stable version of Microsoft Edge 106. The app version is 106.0.1370.34, and it comes with improved web security and a few other changes.
Microsoft confirms a new bug in Windows 11 22H2 with slow large file copy
One more bug affects the newly released Windows 11 2022 Update, version 22H2. When copying large files from a network share, the operation can perform really slow. A large (multi-gigabyte) file can have up to 40% less throughput compared to SMB when copying (reading).
How to Disable Auto-Save of Screenshots in Snipping Tool
With Windows 11 2022 Update, Microsoft updated the inbox screenshot app, with the ability to save screenshots automatically. One may find this new behavior useful, but for some it is annoying. If the new feature doesn't fit your workflow, you can easily disable it.
Microsoft prepares Windows 10 22H2 ISOs for download, links go live
Microsoft recently confirmed that they are releasing Windows 10 22H2 for those who can't or don't want to go with the most recent Windows 11 version. After the release of Windows 11 22H2, the company is now preparing the appropriate update for Windows 10 users.
Windows 11 22H2 gets Widgets notifications with KB5017389, build 22621.608
Microsoft has issued the first cumulative update for the brand new Windows 11 version 22H2. The KB5017389 patch is currently available as an optional update for those who run "Windows 11 2022 Update." It comes with several fixes, and also adds enhancements like Widgets notifications, reliability updates for the Microsoft Store, improvements for daylight saving time Chile, and more.
Google delays Manifest V3 again so ad blockers can live a little longer
Google again changes how the infamous Manifest V3 will reach Chrome users. It gives developers one more year for using Manifest V2-based add-ons, including ad blockers. The latter heavily depend on features that were removed from the latest Manifest, making content filtering less effective.
