In December 2023, Intel launched the Core Ultra chips based on Meteor Lake, marking a significant advancement in processor technology. These chips incorporate embedded NPU chips, specialized neural processors that greatly enhance the performance of AI apps. Building on this development, Microsoft has announced the release of a developer preview for the DirectML API. It adds support specifically designed for Intel Core Ultra processors.
Windows 11 Home Page in Settings will promote Copilot subscriptions
Microsoft is adding a new card to the Home page in Settings. The new one will showcase a Copilot Pro subscription and its options. While it is a hidden addition as of now, it won't take the company long to make it available to the public.
Windows 11 Version 24H2 Appears in the Official Documentation
A recent discovery on Microsoft's official support page suggests that the next major update to Windows 11 may be referred to as Windows 11 version 24H2. It it one more confirmation that it won't be a brand new Windows 12 release. The mention of this new version was found on a deeply buried page on the Microsoft website dedicated to changes to the EnumDeviceDrivers function. It is related to the Process Status API (PSAPI). The page was last updated on January 29, 2024.
Google removes the “cache:” operator and cached pages from search
Google will soon remove the ability to view a cached version of a webpage. The company has already removed the cached links from search, and the "cache:" operator in the URL is the next subject to be killed. While the links have gone, the cache operator still works. It is currently only applicable to web searches and provides users with access to a cached version of a webpage generated by Google.
Linux sudo command is coming to Windows 11
Microsoft is currently testing the sudo command port from Linux to Windows 11 in insider builds. This command grants super user privileges for administrative tasks that a regular user cannot get done. To access the sudo command in Windows 11, users can enable it the developer options. On the Settings > System > For developers page, there is a set of options related to the tool.
Windows 10 users report apps don’t start after January updates
After installing the January updates from Microsoft, Windows 10 users with older processors, such as Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon, faced a significant issue. Numerous applications on their PCs stopped working, including "Photos," "Calculator," "Movies and TV," and "Feedback Hub." Whenever users attempted to launch these inbox programs, they were greeted with an error message stating: "File system error (-2147219196)."
Windows 11 Build 22635.3139 (Beta) fixes DWM and Task Manager issues
Windows 11 Build 22635.3139 is now available to insiders in the Beta channel. Its new features are only available to insiders with the Settings > Windows Update > Get the latest updates as soon as they are available option enabled. Here are the changes.
Microsoft rolls out the new OneDrive 3.0 design for everyone
Microsoft has announced that the new design OneDrive 3.0 will be available to everyone before the end of February. The functionality will differ from the OneDrive for Business version (which now looks the same), but the look will be identical.
Microsoft Edge for Android is getting extension support
Shortly after Firefox, Edge mobile is getting support for extensions. Microsoft is already testing the new capabilities with a small select group of users.
Tab auto grouping in Edge leaks your open sites to Microsoft
Since March, Microsoft is testing the tab auto grouping feature in the Edge browser. By selecting the "group similar tabs" in the tab menu, you can make it create several tab groups united by the topic and domain. However, Microsoft forgot to mention that this feature will send URLs of open websites to their servers.
