With build 25188, Microsoft has added a new fancy feature to Settings. It can now have animated icons in the left area. However, it is hidden by default and needs to be enabled manually.
Microsoft begins testing ads in the Microsoft Store search results
Earlier in May, Microsoft revealed its plans to provide an ad platform for app publishers in the Windows Store. It would allow them to promote their products in search results when the user performs a relevant query. Now the change goes live, and the company invites developers to test it.
Windows 11 Build 22621.586 and 22622.586 are in the Beta channel
Microsoft has released an update for Beta Channel insiders. The two new preview builds of Windows 11 version 22H2 are 22621.586 and 22622.586. Both builds come as KB5016701, with Build 22622.586 including new features, and Build 22621.586 without them. However, the official announcement doesn't list a single one new feature, and only lists fixes exclusive to the 22622 branch.
Windows 11 Build 25188 is available in the Dev channel
Microsoft today released a new Dev channel build to Insiders with several improvements. Windows 11 Build 25188 adds new touch keyboard options, sets Windows Terminal as the default terminal app, and also comes with general fixes and improvements.
Windows 10 Build 17763.3346 (LTSC 2019) is out, fixes 0x1E shutdown error
Microsoft has released KB5016690 to those who run LTSC 2019 versions of Windows 10, both server and consumer editions. The patch raises the OS version to build 17763.3346, and comes with a huge list of fixes.
Firefox 104 comes with power optimizations, Quick Actions, and PDF viewer improvements
Mozilla has released a new Firefox version 104. Additionally, the ESR branches have been updated to builds 91.13.0 and 102.2.0. Finally, Firefox 105 is now available in the Beta channel. Firefox 104 is notable for several optimizations made to its power efficiency, it includes Quick Actions, annotations in the built-in PDF viewer, and more.
Windows 11 Build 25182 can load the taskbar much faster
Microsoft is looking for a way to optimize and speed up the taskbar in Windows 11. The Dev channel Build 25182 includes a hidden configuration option that significantly improves the taskbar performance. However, the price for this is a missing opening animation.
Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.457 is in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 version 22H2 22621.457(KB5016695) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel. The update brings with it many bug fixes and a few minor improvements.
Here’s how you can enable RSS reader in Google Chrome
Google is testing the "Follow site" feature, which is a basic RSS reader, in Chrome on desktop since the beginning of August. It places boxes with article headlines on the new tab page, so you can see site updates at a glance. Here's how to enable it.
Outlook on iOS and Android now shows native ads
Microsoft has started showing native ads for free Outlook users, i.e. for those who do not have a subscription. The ads appear in email folders and look like a regular message with a tiny "ad" badge at the top right corner. The only folder that doesn't show ads is the "Focused inbox".
