Microsoft is working to make the user interface of the Edge browser more responsive. The company has started optimizations with the Browser Essentials tool. The UI is now 42% faster for Edge users and 76% faster on devices without an SSD or with less than 8GB RAM.
Windows 11 24H2 drops inbox support for the AC-3 codec
Microsoft has updated its official codec support page for the Windows operating system. According to the new information, version 24H2 will be the first OS version that comes without the inbox AC-3 Dolby Digital codec preinstalled. On versions of Windows prior to Windows 11, version 24H2, the AC-3 codec remains available.
Microsoft launched the official Copilot chatbot in Telegram
Microsoft has announced the official Copilot chatbot for the Telegram messenger. It is uses the power of AI based on the GPT model from OpenAI and Bing. The chatbot supports natural language queries to provide you with some information on a topic, search for sports news, or recommend movies.
YouTube fast forwards videos to the end for ad block users
YouTube videos now scroll to the end if the user has an ad blocker enabled.
This new feature is frustrating for users who rely on ad blockers to enhance their viewing experience by eliminating intrusive ads. While YouTube does rely on ad revenue to support its platform, many users prefer to have control over their viewing experience and choose to use ad blockers.
Microsoft Phone Link now supports OCR for your Android images
The new version of Microsoft Phone Link will allow users to select and copy text from images synced with Android smartphones. The feature has already appeared in Release Preview Insider builds and will soon be available to everyone.
Enthusiast managed to launch Copilot+ Recall on an older device without NPU
Microsoft recently announced AI features for Windows 11 that should only work on Copilot+ computers with Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series processors. However, enthusiasts have already been able to run the Recall option on existing hardware.
Windows 11 24H2 will run x86 64-bit apps faster on ARM64
Last week there were plenty of device announcements from various vendors featuring Qualcomm's latest ARM Snapdragon X Elite chip. The devices will run the Windows 11 on ARM operating system. Being labeled Copilot+ PCs, they boast impressive battery life and a range of unique features powered by artificial intelligence.
Microsoft Edge will block screenshots of protected web pages
Microsoft is adding screenshot prevention controls to Edge for Business. This will prevent users from transmitting the content of protected web pages to competitors, relatives and journalists.
Microsoft has shared the privacy details for Recall in Windows 11 24H2
The Microsoft support site now has a new page that provides detailed information about the privacy settings associated with the Recall feature in Windows 11 version 24H2.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3646 preinstalls PC Manager app if you are in China
Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 11 (version 23H2), build 22635.3646 (KB5037858) to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. Besides the good list of fixes, it pre-installs the PC Manager app for insiders in China.
