This post will show you how to disable Firefox background updates on Windows, which were introduced in version 90. By default, the browser will download and install updates in the background when it is not running.
Microsoft announced Windows 10 21H2
While the most exciting stuff in the Windows world is happening around Windows 11, Microsoft is committed to supporting users on Windows 10. According to Microsoft, more than 1.3 billion monthly active devices are running Windows 10. Due to peculiar Windows 11 hardware requirements, not all Windows 10 users will get a chance to update to the next version of Windows. That means Microsoft needs to continue providing support in form of regular updates and patches for Windows 10. On its official Windows Blog, Microsoft announced the next feature update for Windows 10, 21H2.
Intel released its first GPU driver with Windows 11 support
It is safe to say that Windows 11 is still far from public release. According to Microsoft, the latest operating system will be out later this year. Although you can only download a preview version of Windows 11, Intel has already prepared a GPU driver with the official Windows 11 support. Intel DCH Graphics driver version 30.0.100.9684 is now available for users with supported hardware.
Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets for Windows 11
You can get genuine Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets for Windows 11 with a couple of clicks. By downloading the sidebar installer, you will have them back in the latest OS from Microsoft. While Microsoft claims them insecure and outdated, desktop gadgets still have plenty of fans.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.71 with a few visual refinements
A new release of Windows 11 Insider Preview is available to Insiders on the Dev Channel. It comes with a new entertainment widget, which has become available a few days earlier. Besides the new widget, there is a new look of context menus and taskbar preview thumbnails. Besides the visual updates, Build 22000.71 comes with a bunch of fixes.
Microsoft has introduced new 3D emoji for Windows, Office, and Teams
Microsoft introduced the current emoji in Windows, Office, and other products about 10 years ago. They are made in 2D style, which perfectly fit into the concept of the Metro interface that the company was implementing at that time. But since then, a lot of time has passed, Metro was replaced by Fluent Design, so the company is now updating emoticons.
Google Chrome gets a new Site Information button instead of HTTPS Icon
It is possible to enable a new Site Information button in Google Chrome. On its official Chromium Blog, Google announced an experiment in Chrome intended to reduce confusion among users. A new blog post shares more information about HTTPS adoption, upcoming changes in Chrome to default to HTTPS, and Google's plans to improve security for users visiting HTTP websites. Besides, Google revealed its plans to change a lock icon in Omnibox to a "more neutral" option.
Enable Windows Updates Estimated Installation Time in Windows 11
Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, tries to make frequent updates less annoying by decreasing their size up to 40% and providing more information about upcoming installation.
Windows 11 Open File Explorer to This PC, OneDrive or Downloads
This post will show you how in Windows 11 open File Explorer to This PC, OneDrive or Downloads. There is a dedicated setting in folder options to set This PC as the startup location. However, the ability to make the Downloads folder the default location is a secret hidden feature.
Microsoft Edge Dev 93.0.946.1 is out, here are the changes
Microsoft has released a new Chromium-based build of Microsoft Edge 93.0.946.1 to Insiders in the Dev Channel. it traditionally brings several new features as well as various fixes and improvements.
