Microsoft today released a new Dev channel build to Insiders. The official change log mostly highlights various fixes and general improvements. For new features, the company mentioned a new style of tips that help the user use the search efficiently.
Here’s how to disable side search feature in Chrome 107 and above
With Chrome 107, Google added a new feature to the browser. Similar to Edge, it now allows redirecting its search to the sidebar. With one click you can move search results out of the tab to the panel on the right. Google says it will allow anyone to compare search results, or keep them always visible while you are browsing the sites it found for you.
Continuum mode flashbacks has been found in Android 12L for Surface Duo
You may remember Continuum, a feature that allowed the user to seamlessly switch between the touch UI and the mouse/keyboard centric UI depending on which peripherals are attached to the PC/tablet and whether it is docked or undocked. It was created primarily for Windows 10 Mobile. Now, bits of this idea appear in Android 12L released for Surface Duo.
The unified OneNote app for Windows is now available in the Microsoft Store
In August 2021, Microsoft announced its intention to combine existing versions of OneNote for Windows into a single app. The company had two versions of OneNote coexisting + a web app. Each had its own name. Windows 11 had its own OneNote version. Now they are unified into one app.
Joe Belfiore leaves Microsoft after 32 years with the company
Microsoft Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore is leaving the company after 32 years with the company. He posted a statement on Twitter, and also sent out an email to the company's employees detailing his decision. He was in his position for the past two years.
Microsoft Edge 107 brings with it an updated sidebar
Microsoft Edge 107.0.1418.24 stable is now available for all supported platforms. The release comes quickly after Chrome 107. The latter includes the ability to import and export password from a file. On Microsoft's side, the additions to the browser include a number of group policies, and an updated sidebar.
Windows 11 Receives an updated “Reset this PC” dialog with Fluent Design touches
Microsoft continues to update dialogs in the Settings app that retain the style of Windows 8 overall all these years. Following the Rename this PC box, the Reset this PC wizard has got a more stylish appearance. It now goes well with Windows 11's version of Fluent Design.
Beta channel receives Windows 11 Build 22621.875 & 22623.875
Microsoft has released new preview builds of Windows 11 (version 22H2) 22621.875 and 22623.875 (KB5018486) to the Beta channel. Build 22623.875 assumes new feature testing, and Build 22621.875 has them disabled by default.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Build 25231 on the Dev channel
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 25231 to Insider program participants on the Dev channel. The main idea of this release is to make some of the new features available to more insiders, including a new tablet-optimized taskbar and language options. Traditionally, there is a good set of fixes, and a list of known issues.
Windows 10 Build 1904x.2193 optional update KB5018482 fixes Direct X and Edge
Microsoft has released a new patch for Windows 10 with various fixes, including resolved issues with Direct3D 9 games, Edge, and Windows Update. It is now available for all supported versions of the OS, and raises its version to build version 19042.2193, 19043.2193, and 19044.2193.
