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A small update here. If you rely on the Windows 10 Task Manager for Windows 11, you must be annoyed by its crashes on version 24H2.
Version 2.0 of the TaskMgr package resolves the issues:
The Windows 10 Task Manager is available for download from this link.
Special thanks go to our reader "gad".
Windows 11 Build 27871 is now available in the Canary channel with much improved Phone Link companion panel that offers notifications from apps, iPhone memories, and better app integration. Power Saving for Intune now can be managed via a Group Policy. The Taskbar introduces a more prominent attention indicator. And much more.
Google has announced an increase in the volume of ads for YouTube Premium Lite subscribers. The ads will now appear even in YouTube Shorts, and not only in Music as it was set prior the change. Subscribers of Premium Lite have received an official letter claiming that the new wave of ads will take effect on June 30, 2025.
Artificial intelligence has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. From crafting texts and generating images to translating documents, AI has become an indispensable tool across education, medicine, creativity, and beyond. Its ability to save time and effort is undeniably appealing. A question arises, and in moments, an answer is ready - effortless, efficient, and satisfying. But what if this convenience comes at a cost we don’t immediately see?
Meta and Yandex secretly tracked users and bypassed privacy tools like incognito mode and cookie-clearing features. They used a technique called session deanonymization on Android devices when users visited websites that used Yandex Metrica or Facebook Pixel analytics.
In a move reflecting its commitment to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft has announced sweeping changes to its Windows operating systems and applications within the European Economic Area (EEA). Among the notable updates is a revamped process for setting default browsers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Users in the EEA will now find that selecting a browser as the default via the "Set default" button configures additional file and link types, including FTP, .mht, .svg, and .pdf files - if supported by the browser. Furthermore, the chosen browser will automatically be pinned to the Taskbar unless users opt out through newly introduced checkboxes. But it is not only about Microsoft Edge.
A new service called YouTube-Tools has drawn significant attention - and criticism - for its ability to analyze users’ comments on YouTube and extract sensitive personal information. For a subscription fee of approximately $20 per month, the tool generates detailed reports on individuals, including their likely geographic location, spoken languages, and even political leanings. All it takes is an email address and a bank card to register for the service.
Microsoft has Windows 11 Build 26200.5622 (KB5058512), to Insiders in the Dev channel. It adds New Text Action in Click to Do, Draft with Copilot in Word, Quick Machine Recovery options in the Settings app, recommended Store apps in the Open With dialog, and much more.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 (version 24H2) Build 26120.4230 (KB5058506) to Insiders in the Beta channel. Highlights include the "Quick Machine Recovery" feature in "Settings", improved Phone Link panel for the Start menu, and AI agent enabled in Settings for Copilot+ devices.
In a bold move that echoes Microsoft’s recent calls to ditch Windows 10, Taiwanese tech giant Asus is now recommends moving to Windows 11, urging users to do so as soon as possible. With Windows 10 approaching end of support - October 14, 2025, when Microsoft will stop releasing new features and free security updates - pressure is mounting on businesses and consumers to move to the next generation of computing.
