Windows 11 Build 25992, which is now available to Insiders in the Canary channel, introduces a number of Server Message Block (SMB) protocol changes, and several fixes to Explorer and other components. Also it includes an updated Snipping Tool app that works better with HDR.
Confirmed: KB5031455 breaks Windows 11 desktop icon layout
Microsoft has confirmed a bug in Windows 11. After installing the October Cumulative Update KB5031455 for Windows 11 (22H2 and 23H2), the desktop icons become a mess when you launch Windows Copilot. The bug mostly appear on systems with multiple monitors.
Xbox app devs can now use the Edge rendering engine WebView2
Microsoft has introduced an ability for Xbox app developers to enhance their applications by integrating components of the Chromium-based version of Edge. They can now use the Microsoft Edge WebView2 that adds cutting-edge web technologies to Xbox apps, resulting in improved performance.
Mozilla will release extensions for Firefox on Android on November 21
Mozilla has announced that Firefox browser extensions will soon be available on Android. The update is scheduled for November 21. Mozilla urges developers to evaluate their extension code in anticipation of the new release.
Microsoft to bring AI features to Xbox in cooperation with Inworld AI
Microsoft has announced a partnership with Inworld AI to develop tools for Xbox that AI-powered characters, stories, and quests. The goal is to use AI as a design assistant to enhance the game development process.
Fix Startup Page is Blank in Task Manager (Missing Entries)
You may face an issue when the Startup tab in Task Manager is blank and shows no entries. It can be caused by a file system defect, or by a broken Registry. In this article, we will review how to fix it.
Microsoft deprecates these 3 features for Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft has updated the documentation for Windows 10 and Windows 11, marking three functions of the operating systems as obsolete. The Computer Browser service, Webclient Service (WebDAV) and Remote Mailslots are now deprecated. This means that active development of these features has ceased, but they still remain available in Windows 11/10.
Firefox will soon cut tracking params when copy a URL
The Nightly builds of Firefox, which represent the upcoming version 121 of the browser, there is a new copy URL option. It removes known tracking parameters, and only places the clean link into the clipboard.
Edge 119 is out, saves Split Screen state between sessions
Microsoft has released a new Edge version 119, which is now available to everyone running the stable version of the browser. Those include the ability to save the Split Screen status between browsing sessions, and new policies to manage sync and sidebar, and more.
Chrome 119 stable is now available with several improvements
Chrome 119 hits the stable channel with several improvements and fixes. It limits the life time of cookies to 400 days, allows searching through bookmark folders in the address bar, adds domain address auto-correction for URLs with a typo, and more.
