Microsoft today released a new build to Windows Insiders. Build 22000.120 is now available in both Dev and Beta channels. It comes with a new 'Family' widget, notification badging for the Chat icon, and a bunch of fixes and improvements.
Microsoft Edge is now safer thanks to Super-Duper Secure Mode
In the official blog, the Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research team details a new flag for Microsoft Edge called "Super-Duper Secure Mode." It intends to improve Edge's security by disabling JIT (Just-in-Time) compilation in the V8 JavaScript engine. Microsoft says bugs in JavaScript inside modern browsers are the most common vector for attackers. According to CVE data from 2019, approximately 45% of attacks on V8 relate to JIT. Disabling that component makes Microsoft Edge more secure and harder to crack. Also, "Super-Duper Secure Mode" includes additional security measures and mitigations.
Windows 11 sign in automatically without a password
If you want to sign in automatically without a password in Windows 11, you can create a local profile and use an empty password. While that method works fine, many people want to use their Microsoft Accounts in Windows 11 for additional services, sync, apps, etc.
Windows 11 Restart Explorer Context Menu
Here's how to add the Restart Explorer context menu in Windows 11. It will allow you to quickly restart the Windows shell if it gives you issues, has some glitches, or when you need to apply some tweak on-the-fly.
Microsoft officially announced Layered Group Policy Application in Windows 10
Microsoft today introduced a new feature for IT Pros, layered Group Policy. This new feature allows configuring which devices can be installed on machines across your organization and which are prohibited.
Create Windows 11 Bootable USB for Installing or Troubleshooting
To do a clean install of Windows 11, you need to create a bootable USB with Windows 11. Most modern PCs support loading the OS from a USB drive, and do not include an optical drive. There is nothing new in creating a bootable USB drive, but in case of Windows 11, you need to keep in mind its strict requirements.
Microsoft revealed redesigned Snipping Tool for Windows 11
If you try to google something like "How to take a screenshot on Windows 11," you will find articles with metric tons of just default tools. Windows 10 and Windows 11 have so many options to take screenshots (funny how the built-in Win+G screen recorder remains unknown to most users) that even enthusiasts might not know all of them. Yet Microsoft keeps on giving. Panos Panay, Windows Chief at Microsoft, announced on his Twitter account an upcoming redesign for the good-old Snipping Tool in Windows 11.
Edge Dev 94.0.972.0 released, the first Dev build based on Chromium 94
Microsoft today released the first Chromium 94-based build of Edge in the Dev channel. It is notable for having several new policies, a second row of Top Sites on the New Tab Page, and for a few new features for iOS and Mac. Traditionally, there are fixes and general improvements.
Vivaldi 4.1 for Android: Stay in browser, Tab stacks features
The Android version of the world's most feature rich, privacy focused web browser, Vivadli, reached version 4.1. With the version match to its desktop counterpart, the Android release of the app comes with a number of exclusive and useful additions.
Microsoft Edge 93 is now available in the Beta channel
Microsoft has released Edge 93 to Insiders on the Beta channel of the browser. Beta channel builds can be used as your daily driver. They are relatively stable, as the bugs in such builds are all known and minor. Today's release is version 93.0.961.11.
