Firefox 88 is already here, and you can download this new version of the popular browser. In a few hours the update will be rolled out to existing app users. The release is relatively minor. It includes mostly general improvements and security fixes. There are also a few notable visual changes.
Microsoft removes Paint 3D integration from classic MS Paint
A couple of days ago, Microsoft finally published the classic Paint app in the Microsoft Store, fulfilling its old promise. The program made it to the Store without significant changes or new features except for a new icon. Interestingly, the classic Paint from the Microsoft Store has one more change that slipped under the radar. Users noticed that the new version no longer offers the Edit in Paint 3D button.
Enable or Disable Performance Mode in Microsoft Edge
Here is how to enable or disable Performance mode in Microsoft Edge. In recent updates, Microsoft Edge received several new features to improve performance, speed, responsiveness, and reduce the overall resource footprint on your computer. Microsoft continues working on this aspect of its browser, and the company recently introduced a new Performance mode.
The Surf mini-game of Microsoft Edge is now available online
Whenever the Internet goes down; and users cannot access web pages in Google Chrome, they can play a built-in Dino game to kill some time. In Microsoft Edge, there is a similar time-killer, although much more interesting and engaging. This game is called Surf, and it is available not only when the browser cannot load a webpage. You can launch Surf by opening the edge://surf link in the new browser from Microsoft. Now users can play it in Chrome or any other modern browser.
Enable or Disable Turn On Mobile Hotspot Remotely in Windows 10
When you turn off the built-in access point feature in Windows 10, you can allow to turn on Mobile Hotspot remotely so that another device can remotely turn enable it on your device when connected to it.
Microsoft Edge Canary is now available on Android with unified code base
Microsoft is finally getting closer to creating a single code base for its browser. Several weeks ago, the company announced plans to bring desktop and mobile Edge together under a unified code base to improve development speed. Now, Edge Canary for Android is finally available in Google Play Store. It has the same version number as the Edge Canary for desktops on Windows, macOS, and Linux - 91.0.858.0.
Mozilla will remove FTP support in Firefox 90
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) follows Adobe Flash on being kicked out of modern browsers. Mozilla Foundation announced the upcoming removal of this ancient protocol in Firefox 88 and Firefox 90.
Edge’s updates, extensions, and other parts are broken right now
Yesterday, Microsoft released the Edge 90 update to all users in the stable channel. Unfortunately, things did not go well. Many users, including us, now face severe issues with different browser components.
PowerToys 0.36 experimental version is out
Microsoft has released a new experimental version of PowerToys. Not much has changed in this release. It just includes everything from the stable version 0.35 + Conference Muting Tool.
Microsoft Edge 90 released to the stable branch
Microsoft Edge 90 joins the Chrome 90 release party, and brings Kids Mode and Password Monitor to all users in the stable branch. Here are the key changes in this release.
