Microsoft today released a new 'Preview' patch ahead of the upcoming Patch Tuesday. It is out with KB4598291 and raises the OS version to 19042.781 for Windows 10 version 2004, and to 19042.782 for 20H2.
Microsoft Authenticator now can import passwords from Chrome
Today's Beta version of the Microsoft Authenticator app on iOS and Android received a new feature that makes managing passwords significantly easier. With the new version, you can import passwords directly from Google Chrome or a CSV file to your Microsoft Account. Although the update is available for both Android and iOS, Microsoft is yet to announce the password import feature and all the details about how it works or when it will be available for public use.
Edge Stable with native Apple M1 support is now available
It did not take too long for Microsoft to release a native Apple M1 version of the Edge browser. If you try to install the stable version of Microsoft Edge on your new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Mac mini, the installer will prompt you to choose between the “Mac with Intel chip” and “Mac with Apple chip”.
PowerToys 0.31.1 is out with FancyZones improvements
Microsoft today released an update for the PowerToys app suite. Version 0.31.1 hits the stable branch with a number of improvements made to the FancyZones editor, and three new plugins for the PowerToys Run app.
OneDrive for Android now supports 8K video and Samsung’s Motion Photos
After introducing Live Photo support for OneDrive on iOS, Microsoft is ready to show some love to Android. OneDrive for Android version 6.23 is now available with 8K video and Samsung’s Motion Photos support.
Edge Dev 90.0.782.0 released with updated Downloads and Collections
Microsoft today released a new Dev version of the Edge browser to Insiders. The release is notable for enabling a new Downloads and Collections experience for everyone. Besides that, there are improvements made to inking in the PDF viewer, fixes, and reliability improvements.
You can now create a custom Windows 10X image for your PC
A Twitter user @thebookisclosed today released a handy tool that allows you to create a custom Windows 10X image specifically optimized for your PC in a few clicks. It will try to copy all the installed drivers and generate a ready to use FFU package, so you can later use it to install Windows 10X on your device.
Enable or Disable Mini Menu for PDF Files in Microsoft Edge
You can now Enable or Disable the Mini Menu for PDF Files in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge has received a new option for that. The browser now allows enabling a mini menu for text selection in the PDF viewer. Instead of the traditional 'large' context menu, the mini menu includes only a few items. Here is how you can enable or disable it.
Edge Canary receives new simplified context menus
Microsoft is testing new simplified context menus for Edge browser. Currently, it is available as part of A/B testing in Edge Canary 90. The menu appears when you select some text in a PDF document.
Mobile Office apps are set to receive a bunch of new features
Microsoft announced a bunch of new features for its mobile apps, such as Outlook, Teams, and Office. These updates will be available on Android and iOS in the coming weeks.
