Did you know that you can select any text and drag it to the tab bar for a quick search? This feature is available in every Edge release from the Stable to Canary. Still, it does not work if you use vertical tabs. Microsoft is about to fix this minor issue.
“The New Windows” can be the marketing name for Windows 10X
Windows 10X is Microsoft's answer to Chrome OS. It supposed to be a lightweight, minimalist edition of Windows. It does not have everything that the full-featured Windows 10 has. It started as an operating system for dual screen portable Windows devices, but eventually got support for lower-end single screen devices. Microsoft may be planning to use the “The New Windows” slogan as a marketing name for this OS.
PowerToys 0.33 will bring customizable modules to the Run launcher
Microsoft is actively working on the next update for its set of utilities called PowerToys. Version 0.33 will bring several improvements to existing tools, such as PowerToys Run. Clint Rutkas, the PowerToys lead developer, shared more info about what is coming with the release 0.33.
Microsoft reveals new features coming soon to PDF Reader in Edge
Like any other mainstream browser, Microsoft Edge offers a built-in PDF reader to view and edit PDF documents. Over the last year, the developers brought lots of new features to this tool, and Microsoft continues working on new ones. Today the company revealed new capabilities coming soon to PDF reader in Microsoft Edge.
Windows Terminal v1.6.10571.0 and 1.7.572.0 Released
Windows Terminal developers open this week with two new releases. The one is in the Stable channel, which is version 1.6.10571.0, and the Preview release is version 1.7.572.0. Here what is new in these updates.
How to Create Shortcut to News Widget in Microsoft Edge
Here is how you can create a shortcut to News Widget in Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft has recently updated the Edge browser with a new "News Widget" feature. The browser adds a new taskbar icon with a flyout that displays recent news, a weather forecast, and gives you one-click access to the Bing search. In this post I will show you how to create a shortcut to launch the widget directly.
Project xCloud for Windows will support touch and gyro controls
Microsoft is currently actively working on a "Project xCloud" app for Windows 10. This app will serve several purposes. First, it will work as a client for cloud streaming. If your PC cannot run modern games or you want to play some console exclusive, Project xCloud will be there for you. Right now, the service is available on Android in several countries. Second, Xbox Series owners will be able to stream games from their local consoles to PCs using this app.
Enable HTTPS for Typed Domains in Google Chrome Address Bar
How to Enable HTTPS for Typed Domains in Google Chrome Address Bar.
When you type a domain name in the address bar in the current version of Google Chrome and hit the Enter key, the browser will try to open the target website over HTTP without encryption. It is up to the website software to switch to HTTPS or not. Google is about to change that in Chrome 89. There is a new feature that makes domains you type in the address bar open via HTTPS by default. Here is how to enable it.
Microsoft has released the Alarms and Clock app with the Sun Valley redesign
Microsoft has finished testing the new Alarms and Clock app for Windows 10, and it is now rolling out the update for all users. Previously, a new version with the overhauled UI was available to Windows Insiders only.
Microsoft Edge has received resizable vertical tabs
Microsoft has released a fresh update for the Edge browser in the Canary channel. The biggest visible change in this release is the ability to resize the vertical tabs pane. In its current form available in Stable, Beta, and Canary channels, the sidebar has a fixed width, making it a bit harder to read long tab headers. Now, you can resize this bar according to your needs. This change is especially welcomed on computers with ultra-wide monitors with tons of free horizontal space. It is also worth mentioning that you can change the panel's width whether it is pinned or not.
