Shortly after releasing a fresh firmware update for Surface Book 2 this month, Microsoft shipped another batch of patches and improvements. This time, the firmware update is available for the second-gen Surface Studio.
Enable Require Authentication for Password Autofill in Microsoft Edge
Soon it will be possible to enable the require authentication for password autofill option in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft is securing the password autofill feature in the Edge browser. Microsoft Edge Canary now includes an option to require passwords before it auto-fills passwords. It adds an additional security level and may protect you from people who managed to access your PC and the browser.
Windows 10 Build 21354 is out to Dev channel Insiders
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21354 to Insiders in the Dev channel. This is a significant update from a newer branch, co_release (Cobalt release), which belongs to Windows 10 version 21H2. Major changes include new personalization options for news and interests, new display settings like advanced display brightness controls, new Camera options. Also, MSPaint and Snipping Tool now receive updates from the Microsoft Store, and a number of other changes.
Microsoft Edge 91.0.845.2 is available in the Dev channel
Microsoft Edge Dev 91.0.845.2 is now available to Insiders. It now allows the user to select and delete multiple passwords at the same time from edge://settings/passwords. Besides that, there are plenty of general fixes and improvements. Here's the change log.
Windows is getting a native human presence monitoring feature
Microsoft plans to release a big Windows 10 update somewhere in the second half of 2021. Apart from many cosmetic changes and long-rumored "Sun Valley" redesign, the company is working on several new features and capabilities. One of these new capabilities is human presence APIs.
Install, Repair, and Uninstall MS Paint app from Microsoft Store
You can now Install, Repair and Uninstall Paint app from Microsoft Store on Windows 10. Almost four years ago, when Microsoft Store was named Windows Store, and Microsoft used to ship Creators update releases for Windows 10, the company announced plans to move the classic Paint app to the Store. For some reason, it took Microsoft four years to complete this process. The wait is finally over, and the app is now available on Microsoft Store with a new Fluent Design icon as a cherry on top.
Edge now displays fancy icons in Appearance settings
Microsoft is working on improving the look and feel of Settings in the Edge browser. The latest Canary build includes comes with a refined style with new icons for switches, and other neat improvements. These changes are available to a small select group of Insiders as part of a Controlled Feature roll-out.
Prevent Users from Installing Extensions on Google Chrome
How to Prevent Users from Installing Extensions on Google Chrome. System administrators often apply various kinds of restrictions to the software on the local network in order to secure the operating system and apps. Even such innocuous things as extensions and themes in the Google Chrome browser can be harmful, so admins often restrict them. However, this may be needed not only by a system administrator, but also by an ordinary user who has decided to increase the level of security on the child's home computer. So let's take a look at how to prevent users from installing extensions in Google Chrome.
How to Assign Keyword to Search Engine in Microsoft Edge
Here's how to assign a keyword to a search engine in Microsoft Edge. In Microsoft Edge, the address bar can handle both search queries and website addresses. By default, the browser uses Bing, but users can change the search engine in Microsoft Edge at any time. Moreover, you can add several engines and quickly switch between them using a unique keyword. This feature eliminates the need to open the search engine website in a tab, or change the browser's settings each time you want to use a different search provider.
Microsoft Edge got neat Search Bar improvements and new quick commands
In addition to a new Assistance Hub flyout with different tips, changelogs, and suggestions, latest Canary builds of Microsoft Edge introduced one significant improvement to the address bar.
