You can now uninstall OneDrive in Windows 11, as in early March 2024, Microsoft released a new technical support document confirming that. Company's official website outlines the process of disabling and deleting the OneDrive cloud service account for Windows 10/11 users. The documentation now includes detailed instructions on how users can disable, hide, or completely remove the OneDrive service from their computers if they no longer wish to use it.
Android is finally getting parallel app download from the Store
Google is currently testing parallel downloads in the Play Store, allowing users to download two applications simultaneously. Also, by enabling specific flags in version 40.0.13 of Google Play Store on a rooted Android device, you can unlock the parallel downloads for up to 5 apps.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3286 ships Copilot actions to the Beta channel
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 22635.3286 to Insiders on the Beta channel. The update comes in form of KB5035950, and brings with it Copilot actions, but first for users with the enabled option Get the latest updates as soon as they're available.
OneDrive drops support for file upload from web
Starting on March 29, 2024, Microsoft will no longer allow users to upload files from a website to the OneDrive cloud service. This feature was introduced in 2021 for testing purposes, providing a convenient way for mobile users to quickly upload files to their OneDrive account without downloading them first to their devices.
Microsoft will officially announce new Surface devices and new AI features in Windows 11 on March 21
Microsoft has announced an event called "New Era of Work" that will focus on the new Surface devices, the upcoming feature update for Windows 11, and the capabilities of Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot. It will happen on March 21, 2024 at 9:00am PDT (19:00 UTC+3).
Supermium Browser brings the newest Chrome engine to Windows 7, Vista and even XP
Meet the new Supermium browser, a modified version of Chrome (Chromium 122) on older Windows systems such as XP, 2003, Vista, 7, and 8.x. These OSes aren't supported by the official Chrome and Edge versions. The unofficial one allows users to log into their Google accounts, sync settings and extensions.
Privacy-Preserving Ads API coming to Microsoft Edge to replace third-party cookies.
Major browser makers are moving away from third-party cookie support, as they are actively used to track users' activity. They mostly lack transparency in how users' data is collected and shared. Microsoft has introduced a new Privacy-Preserving Ads API as part of this initiative.
Copilot gets plugins for Suno, Adobe Express and Spotify, comes to OneDrive
Microsoft is bringing Copilot to OneDrive. Besides, the latest update to Copilot on Windows 11 now supports plugins for Suno, Adobe Express, and Spotify, all of which are available for free. Users can now easily activate one or more plugins directly within the Copilot window.
Microsoft will unveil Surface Pro 10 OLED and Surface Laptop 6 ARM this month
Microsoft is set to unveil the highly anticipated Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 this month, bringing strong competition to the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro in terms of performance and energy efficiency. These new devices will be the first from Microsoft to support cutting-edge AI features found in the Windows 11 update coming this fall.
Microsoft drops support for Windows Subsystem for Android
Windows Subsystem for Android, or simply WSA, didn't stay long with us. Being introduced in Windows 11, it already becomes deprecated. Microsoft is ending support for it beginning March 5, 2025.
