Microsoft has done a few changes in Edge Canary related to the password saving and video playback. The browser now includes an option to automatically save the password your enter without bothering you with extra prompts. If you never used Picture-in-Picture mode for embedded videos, you may like the option to hide its button. Speaking about buttons, it is also possible to hide the forward button in the toolbar.
Windows 11 22000.651 (KB5012643, RP) improves TPM, Startup and Secure Boot
Microsoft today released a new preview patch to the Release Preview channel. It is Build 22000.651, coming as KB5012643. It comes with a laundry of various changes, and is notable for security and performance improvements.
Third-party widget support is coming to Windows 11 Store
From very beginning with Windows 11, Microsoft was stating that the new Widgets feature will support third-party mini apps. However, we are now close to the release of Windows 11 22H2, and yet it lacks third-party widget support. This situation finally changes.
Task Manager in Windows 11 now supports advanced keyboard shortcuts
Microsoft released a new build version of Windows 11 on Wednesday, which at a glance doesn't include major changes. But if you look closely, there is an interesting new feature in the Task Manager. If you like keyboard shortcut, you will be happy to learn a new portion of hotkeys the app received yesterday.
Microsoft added several useful options to the new Windows 11 Media Player app
In Windows 11, the Groove Music app evolved into a new Media Player app. Microsoft is now actively working on further improving the latter. Eventually it will be an in-place replacement for the legacy Windows Media Player. The current update is a small step closer to this direction.
How to Disable Lock Screen Background on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11
You can disable the lock screen background on sign-in screen in Windows 11 if you prefer to see a solid color with your avatar. By default, both screens share the same wallpaper which is applied to the lock screen. But you can use a number of methods to disable it.
Windows 11 Build 22598 (Dev & Beta) enables Spotlight on Desktop by default for some users
Microsoft today released a new preview build to Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. Windows 11 build 22598 comes with Spotlight enabled by default for a select group of users. Other notable changes are an updated sound speaker tooltip that shows if Spatial Sound is enabled or not, and the "Get started" app will start automatically to guide the user through setting essentials.
Remove Your browser is being managed by your organization from Firefox
If you are not happy to see the "Your browser is being managed by your organization" message in Firefox, here is an easy way to remove it from the browser. Let's learn why you see this message and what to do to get rid of it.
One-click default browser changing in Windows 11 is now available for all users
Microsoft has finally made the option to change the default browser available to everyone. It was directly backported from the upcoming 22H2 release of Windows 11. In the stable branch, it was first introduced with KB5011563 preview patch. Now, it is generally available.
Edge Dev 102.0.1220.1 comes with UI improvements and password import on Android
Microsoft today issued its weekly update for the Edge browser in the Dev channel. The release includes a few new features along with a number of fixes and general improvements. The new features include a redesigned Apps page, a prompt to pin PWAs installed from the Store, and a few more.
