Firefox 100 is now available for everyone. The first three digit version of the browser comes with several video improvements, including hardware accelerated AV1 video decoding on Windows. There is also the ability to use multiple spell checking dictionaries and auto-hiding scrollbars.
Microsoft Edge holds the second place in market share, ahead of Safari and Firefox
Since April 2022, Microsoft Edge remains the second popular browser in the world. The latest StatCounter update shows its market share value slightly above 10%. The browser from Redmond leaves behind both Safari and Firefox.
Microsoft is about to put Windows 11 22H2 on RTM rails by the end of May
Microsoft is finishing development of the first major feature update for Windows 11. You may know it as code name "Sun Valley 2" and "version 22H2". We all expected the public release of this OS to take place as early as August 2022. But Microsoft will obviously finish the development phase before that event.
Microsoft has fixed screen flickering in Windows 11 Safe Mode
KB5012643, an optional preview update for Windows 11 released in April 2022, includes an annoying bug that prevents entering Safe Mode without networking support. It makes the screen flicker because of explorer.exe crashes in a loop. Microsoft resolved this issue on April 29.
Microsoft Defender reportedly can cause black screen after login on Windows 10 20H2
Microsoft Defender can cause black screen after login, prevent Word from starting, and several more issues, including high memory usage on Windows 10 version 20H2. If you are affected by these issues, running the signature update and reboot may help you.
Windows 11 Build 22610 is out with more colorful Task Manager
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22610 to the Dev and Beta channels. It doesn't include much novelties. All the changes are mostly fixes. However, this build includes the updated Task Manager that supports the accent color in the process heatmap. Also, there are some new group policies for IT administrators and an update to the Family Safety Widget.
Microsoft Edge 101 Stable released with new Apps flyout
Following the four week schedule, Microsoft releases Edge version 101 to everyone. The browser hits the stable channel shortly after the appropriate Chrome release. The ability to launch Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) from the toolbar and several new policies, including the one that defines how Edge switches the profiles, are the key changes in this version.
Microsoft Edge is getting Windows 11-like rounded tabs and Mica effect
A nice UI redesign is coming to Microsoft Edge. The browser will have rounder tabs and Mica effect for tabs and the toolbar. The change is already available in the Canary version of the browser, so you can give it a try.
Microsoft Edge now allows you to reorder tabs using keyboard
Recently, Google added an improvement to its Chrome browser that finally allows the user to re-arrange tabs using keyboard only. This option has been available for Linux and macOS users for several years. Microsoft now follows the suit, so Edge allows you to reorder the tabs using the keyboard shortcuts.
Microsoft is testing an integrated VPN service in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft is testing a new feature for its Edge browser called "Microsoft Edge Secure Network". It is a built-in VPN service that routes websites you visit via a secure connection. Microsoft advertises it as a robust solution to keep your location private, prevent online tracking, and secure connections to both HTTP and HTTPS websites.
