Microsoft is rolling out a new Dev build of the Edge browser. The app version 88.0.685.3 is notable for adding a couple of new features, one for Linux, and the other one for Mac. Traditionally, there are also plenty of general fixes and improvements.
Enable Two-Page View for PDF in Microsoft Edge
How to Enable Two-Page View for PDF in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge has received a new two-page layout for the PDF reader. Starting in build 88.0.688.0, which is in Canary as of this writing, Microsoft Edge includes a new option to open PDF files in a two-page view. The option is borrowed from Google Chrome, where it is available since version 82.
Raspberry Pi 400 is a desktop PC in a keyboard form factor
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has introduced a new 4GB Raspberry Pi 4 option, that is integrated into a compact keyboard. The device comes with an overclocked SoC, along with a big effective heat sink. It is referred as "a faster, cooler 4GB Raspberry Pi 4".
Chrome to get its own root certificate store
Google is working on its own implementation of Chrome's root certificate store for certification authorities (Chrome Root Store). The company plans to use it instead of the cert store included in the operating system. The initiative is reminiscent of Mozilla's approach, who maintains a separate independent root certificate store for Firefox. Firefox uses it to verify the certificate chain of trust when opening sites over HTTPS, using the OS cert store as a fallback option.
HoloLens 2 Development Edition is now available in the United States
Microsoft just made HoloLens 2 Development Edition available in the United States, with the price $3500. For this money, it will also include Azure credits and 3-month licenses for Unity Pro.
Windows 10 version 21H1 could turn into a minor update
There are plenty of rumors around the upcoming release of Windows 10. Version 21H1, which will be a successor to the current October 2020 Update release (20H2), has a bit of an unclear future.
Your Phone app receives a few new features
A small Your Phone app update has become available to a number of Windows Insiders. Now it allows managing the Startup option from the settings. Also, there is a new pages that highlights the changes in the current app release.
How to Use Media Creation Tool to Download Any Windows 10 Version
How to Download Any Windows 10 Version using Windows Media Creation Tool
Windows Media Creation Tool is the official application Microsoft recommends using to build an ISO image, or install or upgrade Windows 10. The only problem is that it always downloads the latest Windows 10 version. However, if you need to get an ISO image for a previous version of Windows 10, it doesn't show such an option. But here's a secret hidden way to make it do that for you.
Linux Mint now ships Chromium in its repos, introduces IPTV app
This has finally happened. Ubuntu no longer ships Chromium as a DEB package starting in version 20.04, and force installs a span package instead. In order to resolve this issue and offer the traditional package instead, the Mint project is now running a dedicated build server that makes a DEB package for Chromium. Also, there is a test version of the new IPTV app.
Microsoft has introduced a new Resources widget for Xbox Game Bar
Microsoft has announced a new widget for the built-in Xbox game bar feature of Windows 10. The widget renders real-time resource consumption, and allows quickly finding and terminating a resource-hungry process without leaving the game.
