With the latest update to iCloud for Windows, using an iPhone with a Windows 10 PC became much easier. iCloud for Windows version 12.5 brings a much-needed password manager, allowing you to browse, edit, remove and add new passwords to your Apple ID account.
“Super-Duper Secure Mode” is now in Microsoft Edge settings
Recently, Microsoft introduced a new experimental flag for its Edge browser called "Super-Duper Secure Mode." When enabled, the flag disables JIT in the JavaScript V8 engine to make Edge safer. JIT (just-in-time) is a compiler that preloads JavaScript code before the browser needs it to improve performance and make it feel snappier. According to Microsoft, half of the bugs in the V8 engine have their roots tied to JIT; thus, disabling the technology improves security significantly.
Surface Go and Surface Book 2 received the August 2021 firmware update
Here is another couple of Surface computers to receive the August 2021 firmware update. After releasing patches for several Surface Pro and Laptop models earlier this month, Microsoft is back with one more set of August 2021 firmware updates. This time, for the original Surface Go and Surface Book 2.
How to open Services in Windows 11
There are multiple ways to open Services in Windows 11. Most of them are reviewed in this article. Usually, regular Windows 11 users do not need open Services and mess around with different running processes. Still, sometimes you might want to start or disable services in Windows 11. For example, to troubleshoot a bug or prevent an app from running on boot.
Google Chrome can now cache closed pages for faster reopen
Modern browsers have many little tricks that make them feel snappier and faster. One of such tricks is caching pages, so a browser can open them almost instantaneously when the user goes back or forward. Google is now working on implementing a similar feature for another part of the browser: closed tabs.
Intel released new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers with Windows 11 support
Although Windows 11 is still a few months from public release, many developers have already released their drivers with optimizations for the new operating system. Last month, both NVIDIA and Intel released GPU drivers with Windows 11 support, and now Intel is back with another Windows 11-optimized driver. This time, for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters.
Disable Proton in Firefox 91
If you don't like the new look of the browser, we will show you how to disable Proton in Firefox 91. Earlier, you could disable it with a couple of settings in about:config. Now, you should use a different method.
Edge Canary gets customizable text width in Immersive Reader
The latest update for Microsoft Edge Canary brings an improved Immersive Reader with more customization options. In version 94.0.981.0, users can adjust text width in Immersive Reader and switch between narrow, medium, and wide column sizes.
AMD-based Surface Laptop 3 gets the August 2021 firmware update
Here is another Surface computer to receive the latest firmware patches and improvements. After seeding updates for several Laptop and Pro models, Microsoft is pushing another firmware. This time, it is AMD-based Surface Laptop 3 to receive the August 2021 firmware update.
Microsoft has updated some of the Windows 11 apps
Microsoft is rolling out updated versions of the apps that come pre-installed with Windows 11. Currently, only Insiders in the Dev channel can test them. In the future, the company will release updates for a number of other proprietary applications as well.
