Microsoft has released two new PowerToys versions. PowerToys 0.21.1 is now available in the stable branch of the app suite, and resolves a bunch of various issues in tools included in the suite. PowerToys 0.22 is a new preview release. It is notable for a new tool, Video Conference Mute. The new tool will mute not your audio and video with a single keystroke.
Microsoft released Windows 10 Build 20206 (Dev Channel) with input improvements
Microsoft has updated the Dev Channel (formerly Fast Ring) with a new release, Windows 10 Build 20206. The release is notable for a number of keyboard improvements, including a new emoji picker, and new voice typing features.
Add Miracast Wireless Display to Windows 10 and Install Connect App
How to add Miracast Receiving Support (Wireless Display) to Windows 10 and install the Connect app
Starting in Windows 10 version 2004, Microsoft has made the built-connect app optional. If you need to use it to transfer your phone's screen contents to your computer's display without wires, you need to install and enable the app.
Web App Manager in Linux Mint converts websites into apps
The Linux Mint team has published their monthly news issue for the project, which comes with plenty of interesting announcements. These include a few important updates to Linux Mint 19.3, bugfixes, and a new app, Web App Manager, that allows running websites as standalone apps in Linux. It is something close to Progressive Web Apps.
Download and Install the Alpenglow Firefox theme (Radiance)
How to Download and Install the Alpenglow Firefox theme (Radiance)
Firefox 81 will have a new Alpenglow theme, that is also known as "Radiance", but you can install it right now. Firefox 81 is a beta version of the browser as of now, and it is getting a brand new visual theme known as Alpenglow. It follows Windows 10 light and dark modes, and has a different appearance from the current Quantum theme.
DirectStorage API will significantly improve Windows 10 performance on NVMe SSDs
Microsoft is porting XBox's DirectStorage API to Windows PCs, and is going to release it with DirecxX 12 Ultimate in order to reduce the load time for heavy apps and games.
Firefox 80.0.1 is available for download with these changes
Mozilla has issued a minor update to Firefox 80. Version 80.0.1 comes with five fixes, and it will be available via the automatic update system of the browser.
Microsoft Edge receives a new Web Capture feature
The Canary branch of Microsoft Edge is updated with a new feature. Microsoft is currently testing 'Web Capture', a new option that allows capturing and sharing a portion of a web page.
Edge Dev 86.0.622.3 comes with Password Monitor improvements
Microsoft has updated the Dev channel of the Edge browser with the build 86.0.622.3. The update brings a number of new features to Insiders, including more alerts when Password Monitor detects a compromised password, new options and policies, and more.
Windows 10 Your Phone app receives customizable notification banners
Microsoft is now rolling out a new update for the Your Phone app to Insiders. The new version of the app allows the user to customize app notification banners and their contents.
