Today's Dev channel update is pretty boring. There are no new features included. Windows 11 build 25151 comes with several fixes.
KB5014666 optional Windows 10 update fixes Hotspot and adds new features
Microsoft has released a new optional "C" update to everyone running Windows 11 version 21H2 and 21H1. The patch KB5014666 raises the OS version to builds 19042.1806 and 19043.1806. Besides traditional general improvements and fixes, it also resolves the infamous Hotspot bug. Surprisingly for a cumulative update, it adds new printing and networking features.
Edge Collections will soon receive Inspiration Feed, Follow Creators, and more
Microsoft has officially announced several improvements that soon come to the Edge browser, and its Collections feature. It will allow you to save images and videos directly to a Collection, and follow Content creators on sites like YouTube and TikTok. Finally, Collections will receive a new "Inspiration Feed" to display related content to your collections.
Firefox 102 is out with improved privacy and security fixes
Mozilla has released Firefox 102, which serves as base for the ESR version. So, the stable branch, as well as ESR are now on Firefox 102, with Firefox 103 entering Beta. The update is notable with a few UI enhancements, along with privacy and stability improvements, and 22 security fixes.
ViVeTool 0.3.1 allows enabling features by names, boot persistence, and much more
ViVeTool is one of the tools that need no introduction for enthusiasts. The app is the real game changer when it comes to hidden features and "controlled roll-outs" in Insider builds of Windows 10 and Windows 11. If something new is not available in your most recent Insider release, it is a matter of a couple commands to get it working. Tabs in File Explorer, new Search applet, and tens of other features were revealed with ViveTool. This excellent piece of software has now reached version 0.3.1 that brings with it a lot of novelties.
Rufus now eliminates Windows 11 Microsoft Account requirement and privacy questions
With version 22H2, Microsoft has made the Microsoft Account requirement mandatory for all editions of the OS. The change wasn't welcomed by the community, so enthusiast quickly found ways to bypass it. Now those who use Rufus to create a bootable media, can now use the tool to install Windows 11 without creating a Microsoft Account and made the setup program less annoying.
Microsoft has released Edge WebView2 Runtime for Windows 10
Microsoft has finally released the most recent version of Edge WebView 2 to consumer versions of Windows 10. This component supercharges modern apps, including those that come from the Store, with rich and secure web capabilities.
How to find if your PC is compatible with Windows 11 22H2 in Registry
You can quickly find if your PC is compatible with Windows 11 version 22H2 just by looking in the Registry. There, you will the reason for which it isn't eligible for installing the update. On the other hand, it may show you that everything is fine.
KB5014668 optional update enables Search Highlights on stable Windows 11
Microsoft has released new "C" updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11. While for Windows 10 the patch reveals the existence of Windows 10 version 22H2, for Windows 11 changes aren't so drastic. KB5014668 brings with it Search Highlights to the production release of Windows 11, and fixes the annoying Hotspot issue introduced in the latest Patch Tuesday. There are several other improvements and fixes.
Microsoft is working on Windows 10 version 22H2
Looks like we will see a new version of Windows 10. References to a newer release have been discovered by enthusiasts in the latest cumulative patches. After tinkering with them the user ends up with Windows 10 version 22H2 installed on his computer.
