Starting in Edge Canary version 122.0.2348.0, Microsoft greatly improved the integrated screenshot tool. The feature has received rebranding by changing its name from 'Web capture' to 'Screenshot'. Also, it is now works with ANY window and app, and not limited to the open web page. But the most important change is integration of Copilot AI and tools like OCR/text, and online search options by image and recognized text.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3066 (Beta) adds USB 80Gbps, comes with fixes
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22635.3066 to Insiders in the Beta. The update brings with it USB 80Gbps, available to everyone, and some fixes for insiders with the Settings > Windows Update > Get the latest updates as soon as they are available option enabled.
Snipping Tool now allows adding basic shapes to captures
Microsoft has updated the Snipping Tool with the ability to draw basic shapes over your captures. The new option is hidden in app version 11.2312.33.0, but it should not take long for the company to announce the new feature.
Windows 11 Build 23619 (Dev) allows quickly editing linked smartphone images
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Build 23619 to Windows Insiders in the Dev channel. The key changes in this are the instant access to new photos and screenshots on the linked smartphone, upcoming Teams meeting shown in the Start menu, and improved File Explorer performance.
Google Play users noticed a game removed from their downloads
Several Android users have observed that either Google or the developer has removed the Wayward Souls game from their list of downloads. Previously, the game had disappeared from the Google Play Store.
Windows Copilot auto-start is now being tested with 27-inch screens
The new Copilot autorun feature in Windows 11 is currently undergoing limited testing on systems with 27-inch displays. To use this feature, users must be registered in the Windows Insider program and have installed Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23615.
AdBlock/Adblock plus make YouTube consume a lot more CPU
Watching YouTube with AdBlock results in a 17% increase in CPU usage. The issue even affects YouTube Premium users, whose ad-free subscription normally doesn't display ads. However, their CPU usage still increases on average by 15-17%.
Microsoft has announced Copilot Pro subscription for $20/mo
Microsoft opens Copilot Pro subscription for $20 to add its support to Office. The company first launched AI-powered Office features for business in November. Now it becomes part of a $20-per-month Copilot Pro subscription. For that money, users will get access to AI options in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as priority access to the latest OpenAI models and the ability to create their own Copilot GPT.
Microsoft: The Copilot key is not required for Windows 11 device certification
Microsoft has confirmed that device manufacturers do not need to replace one of the Win buttons on keyboards with a button to launch the Copilot AI assistant in order to be officially certified for Windows 11. The location of the Copilot key may vary by manufacturer, but it is typically found to the right of the space bar opposite the Win key.
Windows 11’s Weather widget is coming to Windows 10 Lock Screen
Microsoft has backported the improved Weather widget on the Lock screen from Windows 11 to Windows 10. The latest Release Preview update for Windows 10, Build 19045.3992, KB5034203, includes an announcement for this addition in its changelog.
