A new bug, already acknowledged by Microsoft, prevents cloud apps, including Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other apps from connecting to the Internet. Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, it is probably the worst time for such bugs to appear.
Microsoft Edge Dev 83.0.461.1 is out
Microsoft has updated the Dev channel of the Edge browser with a build that was released to users of the Canary branch just a few days ago. Edge Dev 83.0.461.1 is notable for the ability to add all open tabs to a new collection, extension sync, and for Chromium 83 as its base.
ms-settings Commands in Windows 10 (Settings Page URI Shortcuts)
The List of ms-settings Commands in Windows 10 (Settings Page URI Shortcuts)
You can use these commands to directly open any Settings page in Windows 10. Also, you can create shortcuts for any page of Settings. The Settings app in Windows 10 replaces the classic Control Panel. It consists of many pages and inherits a lot of classic settings. Almost every Settings page has its own URI, which stands for Uniform Resource Identifier. This allows you to open any Settings page directly with a special command. Here is the most comprehensive list of such commands.
Google Resumes Chrome and Chrome OS Releases
Classic Edge is Now Officially Called ‘Edge Legacy’
Microsoft officially renames the classic EdgeHTML browser to Edge Legacy. The Edge name now exclusively belongs to the Edge Chromium browser.
PowerShell 7.1 Preview is now available
The PowerShell team has introduced a new version of PowerShell. Shorty after the release of PowerShell 7.0, a Preview version of the upcoming PowerShell 7.1 platform is out to the public. Here is what to expect, and what has already changed.
Slow Ring Receives Windows 10 Build 19041.172
Microsoft has updated the Slow Ring with a new release. Windows Insiders are receiving Windows 10 Build 19041.172 with KB4552455.
Enable or Disable Site Favicons for Edge Address Bar Suggestions
How to Enable or Disable Address Bar Omnibox Favicons in Microsoft Edge Chromium
When you type something into the address bar of Microsoft Edge Chromium, the list of URL suggestions shows favicons for the web site next to the site name. This feature is enabled by default, and can be enabled or disabled. When it is disabled, Edge shows generic vector icons instead of favicons.
Microsoft Has Fixed Windows Defender Skipping Files Bug
A few days ago I wrote about a bug in Windows Defender, which was showing a notification regarding skipped files during a quick or full scan. While Microsoft didn't acknowledge the bug officially, the latest antimalware platform update resolves the issue.
Windows 10 Build 19592 (Fast Ring)
Microsoft today released a new Insider Preview for the Fast Ring. Windows 10 Build 19592.1000 is now available via Windows Update with a number of improvements made to 2-in-1 convertible device experience.
