Microsoft just released Edge 100.0.1185.7 to Insiders in the Dev channel. The Redmond firm is about to push it to the Beta channel, and subsequently update the Dev channel with version 101. The release changes defaults for Clarity Boost in Xbox Cloud Gaming, auto-signing behavior, and brings a few more group policies. Finally, there are some fixes, one of which reduces the number of extensions that block Startup Boost.
Windows 10 21H2 Build 19044.1618 adds Search Highlights and a good pack of fixes
Microsoft is releasing KB5011543 to Insiders in the Release Preview whose PCs aren't eligible to upgrade to Windows 11 and stay on Windows 10. The patch installs Windows 10 21H2 Build 19044.1618, and features Search Highlights backported from Windows 11.
How to Run Apps as Different User in Windows 11
Being a multi-user OS, Windows 11 allows you to run apps as a different user. It means that if you have more than one user account, you can run some app under different credentials. This can be useful when you quickly need to apply some restrictions to an app or prevent it from accessing your personal data.
New Side Search feature in Google Chrome makes searching more convenient
Google is testing a pretty unique addition to the Chrome browser called 'Side Search'. The first thing you probably think of is the Bing search sidebar in Microsoft Edge, but they have nothing in common. The Side Search in Chrome allows you to return to your most recent search by opening it in a panel.
You can now install Windows 11 on Surface Duo alongside Android
Well-known enthusiast Gustave Monce has been working on installing Windows 11 on the Surface Duo for several months. This has become a successful project. If you own the first version of Surface Duo, you can now install Windows 11 on it in dual-boot with the original Android firmware using the instructions by the project team.
Microsoft is rolling out the updated Office.com design to business and education customers
Microsoft has introduced the updated user interface of the Office.com website and the eponymous app for Windows. Currently, the company is rolling out it for business and education customers. The changes aim to make content easier to find, regardless of which Office application was used to create it.
Xbox consoles can now download updates while in Energy Saver mode
The Xbox family of game consoles received an improved Energy Saver mode, which now supports downloading updates for the operating system and games. Previously, users had to use Standby mode to get updates in the background.
Surface Duo will soon get Android 12L along with Samsung and Lenovo devices
Android 12L is a special version of Android for dual screen devices. Google Vice President of Android Engineering Andrei Popescu announced it is coming to Microsoft, Samsung and Lenovo devices later this year.
Windows 11 printer queue now looks gorgeous thanks to Fluent Design
Windows 11 build 22567 introduced a bunch of novelties. There are new inbox apps, new Search features, numerous improvements to File Explorer. The latter even supports tabs, what is totally unexpected. Yet another interface change in this release is the updated printer queue.
The Highlights feature will make Windows 11 Search more effective and useful
Along with Windows 11 build 22572, Microsoft announced a new feature, Search Highlights, that is coming to Windows 11 users next week. It will display a ton of useful and interesting information just before you having to search for anything.
