Microsoft is rolling out an updated Photos app, version 2025.11060.5006.0. It is now available to Windows 11 Insiders in all channels. The new version includes several new AI-powered features for Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft Edge Improves Picture-in-Picture with Enhanced Controls
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of its picture-in-picture (PiP) feature for the Edge browser. It includes playback controls (pause/play, skip forward/backward, and even a progress bar), the option to mute the sound, 10-second time jumps, and much more. The flyout looks and feels like a media player.
KDE Project Warns Windows 10 Users: Upgrade to Linux or PC Will Turn into Junk
The KDE project has published a statement on its website that warns Windows 10 PC users about end of support. The message states that their computers could soon become junk unless they install a Linux distribution. Obviously, they recommend the default KDE Plasma desktop environment. Distros that run it out of the box are Kubuntu, Fedora KDE Spin, openSUSE, and KDE Neon. But as KDE points out, Plasma isn't your only option. There are other desktop environments, too, like GNOME, Xfce, and Cinnamon.
Why We Still Use QWERTY: The History of the Most Inefficient Keyboard Layout
Why do we still type on QWERTY in the 21st century, even though this layout was born in the era of mechanical typewriters and is not considered the most ergonomic? Let's look at how a historical incident turned into a habit, why protests in favor of Dvorak and Colemak died down, and whether there is any chance at all for "smart" or neuro-layouts to change our everyday typing.
Google Chrome Improved Speedometer 3 Performance by 22% in 10 Months
Google has detailed the optimizations it implemented in Chrome since August last year. The browser now runs the Speedometer 3 benchmark 22% faster, scoring up from 42.84 to 52.35 points. According to the company, it is the best performance result among the mainstream browsers on the market. This way, it will save users 58 million hours of page loading time per year.
Microsoft Announces New Features in Microsoft Store
Microsoft has announced a series of enhancements coming to the Microsoft Store, introducing a more personalized experience, smarter search, deeper AI integration, and performance improvements. The Store, which serves over 250 million monthly users, will roll out these changes in the coming weeks.
Windows 10 Task Manager for Windows 11 has been updated
A small update here. If you rely on the Windows 10 Task Manager for Windows 11, you must be annoyed by its crashes on version 24H2.
Version 2.0 of the TaskMgr package resolves the issues:
- It no longer crashes on right-click in the process list.
- It correctly starts from CAD/ctrl+shift+esc/taskbar right-click option.
The Windows 10 Task Manager is available for download from this link.
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Windows 11 Build 27871 (Canary) Improves Phone Link Companion Bar for the Start menu
Windows 11 Build 27871 is now available in the Canary channel with much improved Phone Link companion panel that offers notifications from apps, iPhone memories, and better app integration. Power Saving for Intune now can be managed via a Group Policy. The Taskbar introduces a more prominent attention indicator. And much more.
YouTube Premium Lite to Feature More Ads Starting June 30, 2025
Google has announced an increase in the volume of ads for YouTube Premium Lite subscribers. The ads will now appear even in YouTube Shorts, and not only in Music as it was set prior the change. Subscribers of Premium Lite have received an official letter claiming that the new wave of ads will take effect on June 30, 2025.
What Do We Lose by Trusting AI? The Hidden Cost of Convenience
Artificial intelligence has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. From crafting texts and generating images to translating documents, AI has become an indispensable tool across education, medicine, creativity, and beyond. Its ability to save time and effort is undeniably appealing. A question arises, and in moments, an answer is ready - effortless, efficient, and satisfying. But what if this convenience comes at a cost we don’t immediately see?
