The new version of Microsoft Phone Link will allow users to select and copy text from images synced with Android smartphones. The feature has already appeared in Release Preview Insider builds and will soon be available to everyone.
Enthusiast managed to launch Copilot+ Recall on an older device without NPU
Microsoft recently announced AI features for Windows 11 that should only work on Copilot+ computers with Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series processors. However, enthusiasts have already been able to run the Recall option on existing hardware.
Windows 11 24H2 will run x86 64-bit apps faster on ARM64
Last week there were plenty of device announcements from various vendors featuring Qualcomm's latest ARM Snapdragon X Elite chip. The devices will run the Windows 11 on ARM operating system. Being labeled Copilot+ PCs, they boast impressive battery life and a range of unique features powered by artificial intelligence.
How to Remove Drive Letter in Windows 11
This guide reviews different ways to remove the drive letter in Windows 11. By default, the operating system assigns a letter to all data partitions, drives and volumes, exposing them in File Explorer. You can change this by using a variety of methods. Once done, you can use the unassigned driver letter(s) to set for any other volume, drive, or partition.
Microsoft Edge will block screenshots of protected web pages
Microsoft is adding screenshot prevention controls to Edge for Business. This will prevent users from transmitting the content of protected web pages to competitors, relatives and journalists.
Microsoft has shared the privacy details for Recall in Windows 11 24H2
The Microsoft support site now has a new page that provides detailed information about the privacy settings associated with the Recall feature in Windows 11 version 24H2.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3646 preinstalls PC Manager app if you are in China
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 (version 23H2), build 22635.3646 (KB5037858) to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. Besides the good list of fixes, it pre-installs the PC Manager app for insiders in China.
Microsoft will end support for VBScript in the second half of 2024
Microsoft announced that it is ending support for the VBScript scripting language. The company will begin phasing it out in the second half of 2024.
Automatic Super Resolution will be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite devices
The newest feature of Windows 11 24H2, Automatic Super Resolution, will apparently be available only Copilot+ devices powered by Snapdragon X Elite. Support for the classic x86 platform, and older Snapdragon X Plus chips has not yet been announced.
Windows 11 24H2 is now available in the Release Preview channel
Microsoft just made Windows 11 version 24H2 available to Insiders. Build 26100.712 is now an optional update for those who run the OS in the Release Preview channel. So you can manually check for updates in Windows Update and opt-in to install this new feature update.