Microsoft has announced that Legacy Console Mode will no longer be supported in Windows 11 and upcoming versions. This feature was originally created for running older command line applications on Windows 10.
Starting January 4, 2024 Google will start disabling cookies in the browser
Google has announced that starting on January 4, 2024 they will start disabling third-party cookies in the Chrome browser among approximately 1% of users. This trial will be conducted on a global scale and will involve a limited number of Chrome users. In the latter half of 2024, Google plans to completely stop using third-party cookies for all users.
Mozilla has officially launched extension support in Firefox for Android
Mozilla has announced that the infrastructure and catalog of add-ons for the Android version of Firefox are now ready. The company claims that the launch marks the first time when a mobile browser offers a full, open add-on ecosystem.
Microsoft adds a dedicated AI Components page to Windows 11
Similar to System Components page in Settings, Microsoft prepares an option for AI software bundled with the OS. A work-in-progress UI has already exists in Settings of the latest Canary build 26016.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2915 (Beta) adds custom Voice Access shortcuts (commands)
Microsoft today released the last Beta build in 2023 of Windows 11 Insider Preview. Build 22635.2915 (KB5033456) adds custom command support to Voice Access with extra language and a multi-display option, and improves discoverability of screen casting. Besides, there are new features and improvements for Windows 365 Boot, Windows 365 Switch, and fixes.
Web version of PowerPoint now supports video captions and subtitles
In early 2023, Microsoft introduced a new feature to the web version of PowerPoint, allowing users to download and insert videos into presentations. Recently, the company has made further enhancements to this feature by adding support for titles and subtitles for videos.
Fake Russian version of 7-zip in Microsoft Store distributed malware
Researchers at the Chinese security firm QiAnXin identified a malicious installer posing as the Russian version of the 7Zip software available on the official Microsoft App Store. Despite it being uploaded in January 2023, the app was only removed by Microsoft after a series of complaints.
Microsoft confiscates domains used to sell fraudulent Outlook accounts
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit has taken control of numerous domains utilized by the Vietnamese criminal gang Storm-1152, which illicitly registered over 750 million counterfeit Outlook accounts and profited millions of dollars from their sale.
Windows 11 Build 23606 (Dev) includes fixes, deprecates Speech Recognition
Windows 11 Build 23606 is now available to Insiders in the Dev channel. It is the first release that deprecates Speech Recognition and prevents you from accessing it. It also includes fixes for File Explorer and input. Finally, it is worth noting that it is the last Dev channel release 2023 - the next one will only come in 2024.
Windows 11 Build 26016 (Canary) introduces Protected Print Mode
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 26016 to Insiders in the Canary channel. The release is notable for adding a new 'Windows Protected Print Mode' feature, network diagnostic in the tray in the context menu, and small Settings updates.
