Microsoft released Skype 8.78 for users on all platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Here is what is new.
A new vulnerability allows attackers to gain admin rights in Windows 11 and 10
Security researcher Abdelhamid Naceri has discovered a new zero-day vulnerability that allows a person to gain SYSTEM privileges in a matter of seconds. The vulnerability is known to affect all supported versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.
Super-Duper Secure Mode is now available in Edge Stable
After a couple of months of extensive testing and numerous improvements, Microsoft finally released Super-Duper Secure Mode (SDSM) for all users in the Stable channel. The feature arrived without much fanfare in the latest version of Microsoft Edge, which, by the time of writing, is 96.0.1054.29. To check your Microsoft Edge version, go to edge://settings/help.
Surface Pro 8 gets its first firmware update
November 2021 firmware update roundup for Surface devices continues with more computers from Microsoft getting fresh patches and bug fixes. This time, Surface Pro 8 receives its first-ever firmware, plus security updates arrive for Surface Book 2 and Surface Laptop 2.
Microsoft released a free Windows 11 developer-ready virtual machine
People who do not want to move their primary machines to Windows 11 can install the newest operating system from Microsoft on a virtual machine. That is the simplest and safest way to try Windows 11 without dealing with its inconveniences and bugs on a mission-critical computer.
Redesigned emojis are now available on Windows 11
The latest cumulative update preview for Windows 11 brings a somewhat unexpected change for such a release: the redesigned emojis Microsoft announced in July 2021. All Windows 11 users can download the KB5007262 (22000.348) update to get their hands on the new Fluent 2D emojis.
November optional updates released for Windows 10 and Windows 11
Microsoft released new monthly optional cumulative updates (C-release) for all supported versions of Windows 10 and 11. The updates bring various improvements, not including security patches. Here is what is new.
Qualcomm has an exclusive agreement with Microsoft for Windows on ARM
XDA reports that Qualcomm has an exclusive agreement with Microsoft for Windows on ARM, made several years ago. Due to that agreement, all devices running this version of the popular OS are only based on Snapdragon chips. One more interesting thing is the agreement is expiring very soon.
Disable the ‘- Shortcut’ Text Addition for Shortcuts in Windows 11
Here's how to disable the '- Shortcut' text addition for new shortcuts in Windows 11. When you create a new shortcut, the OS names as it 'app name - shortcut', so many users rename shortcut to remove the added suffix. Instead, you can simply disable it and save your time.
November Firmware Update for Xbox Series X, S and Xbox One
Microsoft has announced the November November firmware update for Xbox consoles, available for both the Xbox Series X and S and the entire Xbox One family. It includes new color filters, improved audio output, reduced input lag and Bluetooth Low Energy support for older controllers.
