Along with cumulative updates, Microsoft today released a new PowerToys 0.77 version. It adds a new utility called "Command Not Found" that tracks the commands you type, and can recommend you to install the appropriate software that provides the command if it is missing in your OS. For example, if you type "vim", it will suggest you to get one of the Vim ports available in WinGet (if none is installed). This currently works only in PowerShell 7.4.
Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and 10, January 9, 2024
The first of this year, a set of cumulative updates comes to everyone running stable versions of Windows 11 and 10. These updates, widely known as Patch Tuesday, aim at fixing bugs and shipping various improvements to the OS. Here are the changes.
Broadcom has revised licensing terms for VMware partners
Broadcom has made changes to the process for VMware partners to enter service agreements. Partners are no longer able to do so directly through the partner portal and will instead be served by Broadcom. The portal currently has 2,000 registered accounts, and any attempts by partners to register transactions with VMware will be rejected.
ChatGPT may soon allow you to replace Google Assistant on Android
A new research shows a work in progress by OpenAI that may lead to the replacement of the default Google Assistant on Android smartphones with a ChatGPT AI assistant.It will serve as in-place replacement that handles all user's requests.
Microsoft-branded mice and keyboards will now be produced by Incase
In January 2024, Incase made an announcement regarding their partnership with Microsoft. They stated that various Microsoft-branded accessories such as wireless and wired ergonomic mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers, headsets, and more will continue to be marketed under the Incase Designed brand. This collaboration benefits both companies.
WordPad will never officially return to Windows 11
According to Microsoft, WordPad will not be included as a feature on demand. This means it will be removed permanently in a future update. The change has already been observed by those who have installed Windows 11 Build 26020 from the Canary channel.
Windows 11 version 24H1 may be coming in April 2024
Dell's XPS marketing and tech specs mention Windows 11 version 24H1, and says it will be available for download in April 2024, and in August 2024 for factory install. Perhaps it is the first mention of the "Moment 5" update in commercials.
Windows 11 Copilot is getting a quick action menu in the taskbar
Microsoft is working on a menu with quick actions for the Copilot taskbar icon. That menu includes direct commands to process the clipboard content with one click. The menu appears when you hover over the taskbar icon with your mouse pointer.
Windows 11 Build 26020 introduces a new share UI
Microsoft once again updated the Share window in Windows 11. A newer version of the dialog exists in Windows 11 Build 26020, and appears when you share a file. By default it is hidden but you can easily enable it.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2921 (Beta) comes with fixes
Several hours ago Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 22635.2921 to insiders in the beta channel. It applies to version 23H2 and is released with KB5034212. There are no major changes, just a couple of fixes.
