You can completely disable the Cast Media to Device feature in Microsoft Edge. The browser allows streaming media content in Windows 10 to a TV, or any other Miracast or DLNA-enabled device. You can do that for videos, pictures, audio, or regular web page content opened in your browser by sending it to compatible devices on your network. However, if you have a reason to prevent users from doing that, this can be easily achieved.
Microsoft invites more insiders to test Edge on iOS
A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft announced its plans to merge Edge's code between several platforms on desktop and mobile. This change will help the company speed up the development process, as Microsoft needs to code a single feature three times to make it available across supported platforms. The first time it is is for desktop, the second is for Android on an older Chromium release, and the third one for iOS with a completely different rendering engine.
Microsoft makes Timeline an offline feature, disables sync between devices
There was a time when Microsoft tried to spice up Windows 10 with some fresh and somewhat unorthodox new features, such as the My people bar or Windows Timeline. Unfortunately, none of those stuck to the wall; and, eventually, Microsoft decided to pull the plug. After deprecating the My people bar, the company is about to cripple Timeline, removing its online capabilities and sync between devices.
Windows Terminal Preview 1.8 and Stable 1.7 Released
Today, the team behind the Windows Terminal app issued two new releases. The one is in the Stable channel, which is version 1.7, and the Preview release is version 1.8. Here what is new in these updates.
Windows 10 Build 21359 includes a new power option and Timeline changes
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21359 to the Dev channel. Insiders will notice a new power option in the Start menu that will allow you to restart the running apps after rebooting and enable the corresponding option in Settings with one click. Also, there are changes to the Timeline feature that prevent it from adding new activity, so it literally stops working.
Remove Managed by your organization from Microsoft Edge
Here's how to remove Managed by your organization from Microsoft Edge.
If you like to tweak the operating system, browser, or other apps on your computer, you may sometimes face unexpected changes or quirks. The "Managed by your organization" message in Microsoft Edge is one of those quirks that can appear out of nowhere. This article will tell you how to remove the "Managed by your organization" message from Microsoft Edge.
Vivaldi and Brave announced plans to block FLoC – Google’s cookie alternative
Not so long ago, Google announced its plans to replace traditional cookies in your browser with something called FLoC. FLoC stands for Federated Learning of Cohorts and, in theory, should enhance users' privacy by reducing the amount of data advertisers get, and making it harder to create a unique ID for each user.
Remove Sharing tab from Folder Properties in Windows 10
You can remove the Sharing tab from Folder Properties in Windows 10. That tab is accessible when you right-click on a folder or drive, and click on the Properties entry in the menu. It allows you to make a folder or drive available over the local network to other users, and specify permissions for user accounts whether they have read or read and write access to the folder.
Microsoft Edge receives new welcome experience
On April 13, 2021, Microsoft released fresh cumulative updates for all supported Windows versions. Besides tons of fixes and security improvements, these updates permanently remove the now unsupported Edge Legacy. More and more users switch to Edge Chromium; thus, Microsoft wants to help newcomers discover new features. As a part of these efforts, the company introduced a new welcome experience in the Edge browser. Those who launch the new Edge for the first time will see this page with a brief explanation of how the browser works and what benefits it brings.
Enable to Disable Open News and Interests on Hover in Windows 10
You can enable or disable News and Interests open on hover in Windows 10. Windows 10 includes a new News and Interests widget on the taskbar. You can make it open when you hover over its taskbar icon with your mouse pointer. By default the flyout only appears when you click on the weather icon.
