Microsoft has released a new version of the Windows Feature Experience Pack to Insiders running Windows 10 in the Beta and Release Preview channels. This update only applies to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels who are on the latest 21H1 release in the Beta Channel or the latest 20H2 release in the Release Preview Channel. For Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, it will be an optional update.
Microsoft details Performance Mode in Edge
A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft quietly introduced Performance Mode for its Edge browser. This mode is not publicly available yet, but some users can enable it in Edge Canary using a simple command. At the time of writing about how to enable Performance Mode in Microsoft Edge, there was no specific information on how this mode works. All we had was a vague description claiming that "Performance mode helps you optimize speed, responsiveness, memory, CPU, and battery usage." In the latest Canary build, Microsoft has provided a little more detail about Performance Mode in the Edge browser.
Following Chrome, Edge will default to HTTPS for domains in version 92
Starting in Microsoft Edge 92, the browser will open websites via HTTPS when no protocol specified by the user, i.e. in case when the URL is entered partially. For example, if you type winaero.com into the address bar, it will first load https://winaero.com and not http://winaero.com, as it works in the actual stable Edge version.
More than 1.3 billion devices are running Windows 10
A little over a year ago, Microsoft reported Windows 10 has finally reached 1 billion active devices. Since then, the pandemic has been actively contributing to the growth of the PC market. As a result, Windows 10 managed to increase its install base significantly.
How to Clear Recent Documents History in WordPad on Windows 10
It can be a bit confusing when you need to clear the recent documents history in WordPad on Windows 10. The app doesn't offer any option for that. However, you may want to remove individual file history entries or the entire history for privacy concerns. This post will help you to get this done.
Clear Recent Pictures in MS Paint on Windows 10
Here's how to clear Recent Pictures in MS Paint on Windows 10. You can remove individual items or clear the list using one of the methods reviewed in this post.
Edge Chromium for Xbox now supports mouse and keyboard for some Insiders
In April 2021, cumulative updates for Windows 10 permanently removed Edge Legacy from the operating system. Now, Windows 10 ships with Edge Chromium by default. The only device that still runs Edge Legacy is Xbox, but the old browser will not stay there for long. Microsoft plans to replace Edge Legacy with Edge Chromium in nearby future. Xbox Insiders can already test the new browser.
Excel and Word Online received several new features in the latest update
Microsoft Office Online developers are back with another update for the suite of web-based productivity apps. This time, Excel and Word got several new features and improvements. Here is what new in this update.
Windows 10 20H2 has just crossed the 40% market share
At the end of each month, Adduplex publishes the results of its monthly survey, revealing the latest data about Windows 10 market share. Back in the Windows Phone era, these reports included information about Windows Phone versions, popular smartphones, etc. Nowadays, Adduplex focuses its reports only on Windows 10.
How to restore a previous file version in OneDrive
Here's how to restore a previous file version in OneDrive using File Explorer and on Web.
OneDrive version history is a useful feature that tracks all the changes you make in files stored in your account. You can follow changes in the document and quickly restore previous versions to undo changes made by your or other users with access to the file.
