When you make a right-click action in Edge, the browser reveals a hefty list of various commands and actions. And it seems that Microsoft does not plan to stop shoving even more options to that list. The latest version of Microsoft Edge Canary received a fresh "New Office Tab" option that lets you create a new document.
Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10, November 2021
Microsoft has released a set of cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. As usual, such updates do not bring with them any new features, but are aimed at fixing known issues and eliminating vulnerabilities. Updates are already available on Windows Update.
Edge Dev 97.0.1069.0 is available for download
Microsoft today released a new Dev build of the Edge browser. In short, it comes with a new Extensions button enabled by default, adds the ability to pin the Edge bar (formerly Edge widget) to any side of the screen, and a number of new policies. You can also set it as your default XML handler app. Here are some details.
Microsoft announced Surface Laptop SE – cheapest computer for the edu market
Today, during a special event, Microsoft announced Surface Laptop SE—its cheapest computer in the Surface family, aimed squarely at the education market to rival Chromebooks.
Microsoft announces Windows 11 SE for low-cost education PCs
Microsoft has announced a new Windows 11 operating system called Windows 11 SE, which targets the educational market. Microsoft says that the OS is perfect for middle school students, as it is simple and intuitive.
Firefox is now available in Microsoft Store on Windows 11 and Windows 10
As promised earlier this year, Mozilla Foundation released the Firefox browser in the Microsoft Store. It is now available to download on computers running Windows 10 and 11.
Google will soon disable Chrome sync in Chrome 48 and older
Google posted a message on the official Chrome Support website, notifying users about sunsetting synchronization capabilities in old versions of Chrome.
How to Add Exceptions to Super-Duper Secure Mode in Edge
You can finally add exceptions to Super-Duper Secure Mode in Edge. Not so long ago, Microsoft introduced a new security feature for the Edge browser called "Super-Duper Secure Mode" or SDSM. SDSM improves security by disabling the JIT compiler in the V8 JavaScript engine and applying additional security mitigations.
November 2021 firmware update is available for Surface Laptop 4 and Studio 1
The November 2021 firmware update is now available for Surface Laptop 4 (Intel-based configurations) and the original Surface Studio (released in October 2016). There are no new features or significant improvements, but users should welcome bug fixes, new drivers, and other minor enhancements.
Visual Studio 2022 and .NET 6 are generally available
Microsoft today announced the release of stable versions of Visual Studio 2022 and .NET 6. From now, developers can download both tools from the official website and start using them in their projects.
