Beginning on November 1st, Mozilla will be renaming the Firefox account to Mozilla. This decision comes as the Firefox account has evolved to provide a broader range of services beyond just authentication for Firefox Sync.
How to create Copilot desktop shortcut and context menu
For faster access, you can create a Copilot desktop shortcut in Windows 11, or add it to the desktop context menu. It will be a nice addition to the existing icon in the taskbar and Win + C hotkey. After than, you can remove the Copilot from the taskbar to give more room to running apps.
Windows 11 Build 23570 (Dev) allows opening Copilot on multiple monitors
Microsoft today releases Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23570 to the Dev Channel. With this build, Copilot in Windows supports multiple monitors. The Xbox Game Bar will now show as just Game Bar under the Start menu. And more.
Windows 11 Build 25977 (Canary) improves accessibility and location privacy
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25977 is now available in the Canary channel with improvements made to location privacy, accessibility options that allow using Bluetooth LE Audio, and SMB over QUIC Client Access Control. Microsoft has published ISO images for this build that you can download from here.
Chrome on Android and iOS will find typos in URLs and suggest fixes
Google has introduced a new feature for Chrome mobile that can help users find typos in URLs. While it is designed for individuals with dyslexia and those who are learning a new language, it can be obviously of help for everyone.
Windows 11 is now active on nearly half a billion devices
According to sources familiar with Microsoft statistics, the number of active devices running Windows 11 on a monthly basis has now exceeded 400 million. It is possible that by the beginning of 2024, this number could surpass half a billion.
How to enable tab memory usage info in Chrome
Starting in Chrome 118, you can enable tab memory usage in tab hovercard popup when you hover over a tab with the mouse pointer. Then it will show the amount of RAM used by the tab in the preview thumbnail. By default, it is hidden behind a flag, but you can quickly turn it on.
Microsoft plans to disable NTLM authentication in Windows 11
Microsoft has made an announcement stating that the NTLM authentication protocol will be disabled in Windows 11. Instead, it will be replaced by Kerberos, which is currently the default authentication protocol in Windows versions above Windows 2000.
Edge 118 released with a new Find on Page feature
On October 13, Microsoft has started rolling out Edge 118 to the stable branch. While it is a relatively minor app update, it adds a new feature, Search on page. It uses an intellectual search algorithm that can find even misspelled words and synonyms. Besides, the release changes the Bing icon in the Sidebar to the Copilot icon. Finally, there are some policy and business-related updates.
Microsoft closes deal to buy Activision Blizzard
Microsoft announced on October 13th that it has successfully acquired Activision Blizzard, marking a significant milestone for the corporation. With this purchase, Microsoft now holds full ownership of all internal studios and publisher intellectual property. The massive deal, with a staggering value of $68.7 billion, stands as the gaming industry's largest acquisition to date.
