Google Chrome 91 is out, bringing a number of new features to the stable branch of the browser. Perhaps its most notable change is the ability to copy a file and paste it into a web page. Also, it fixes 32 security vulnerabilities.
Build 2021: Edge 91 will be the best-performing browser with Sleeping tabs and Startup boost
Microsoft at Build 2021 announced an upcoming release of Microsoft Edge, version 91, which will include several new features designed to improve the browser performance on low-end devices. Specifically, these features include Sleeping Tabs and Startup Boost to keep Microsoft Edge fast and responsive.
Build 2021: Satya Nadella teases major Windows redesign
Microsoft has been largely silent about its plans for Windows this year, although some information is still leaking online. For example, we've known for quite some time that Microsoft is working on a major update to the Windows user interface, codenamed Sun Valley. For its announcement, the company is preparing a special event, which should take place in the coming weeks.
Build 2021: WSL Now Supports Linux GUI apps
As part of Build 2021, Microsoft announced the public availability of support for Linux GUI applications on the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) second generation. You may remember the official announcement of this feature some months ago and until now has been available as a preview.
Build 2021: Microsoft announced Project Reunion 0.8
Microsoft at the Build 2021 conference today announced a preview version of Project Reunion 0.8. You may be aware of this platform which is designed not only to unite the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and Win32, but also to separate the APIs from the operating system, so that they will no longer require an up-to-date version of Windows to use them.
Where to watch the Microsoft Build 2021 Developer Conference
This year's Developers Conference, Microsoft Build 2021, starts just in an hour. Like last year, the event will only be held in the virtual format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how you can watch its sessions for free of charge. Only a quick online registration on the official website is required. The conference will be held from 25 to 27 May.
Edge Canary gets redesigned menus for PWA web apps
With Edge 91 in the stable channel coming next few days, Microsoft moves preview channels to newer Chromium versions. With a new rendering engine come new features. Edge 92, which is now available in Canary, brings brand new menus to web apps. That change makes PWA feel more like native apps and optimizes menus for PWA-specific scenarios.
Add Open in Windows Terminal Cascading Context Menu in Windows 10
You can add Open in Windows Terminal cascading context menu to Windows 10 File Explorer which will allow you to open the app with one of the available profiles with one click. This addition is a really convenient way to launch Windows Terminal.
New Group Policies in Windows 10 version 21H2
There are seven new group policies in Windows 10 version 21H2 that Microsoft is about to add to Windows this fall. The Redmond software giant is expected to issue Windows 10 21H2 as a major feature update with a redesigned UI and new features.
How to Open the People app in Windows 10
With recent updates, it is now harder to open the People app in Windows 10 directly. It doesn't appear in the Start menu and in the Windows Search after January 29, 2021. Anyway, the operating system retains a number of methods to launch it. Let's review them.
