Microsoft has released an update to the Paint app, version 11.2309.20.0. It is available in Windows 11 and includes a preview of the Cocreator feature. At the moment, only Insiders on the Dev and Canary channels can try it in action.
How to Disable Add-on Recommendations in Firefox Address Bar
You may want to disable occasional add-on recommendations in the address bar of Firefox that it shows starting in version 118. The recommendations promote this or that extension from the Mozilla Add-on Store. The suggestion depends on what you have typed in the URL bar.
PowerToys 0.74 released with focus on stability and improvements
Microsoft has released a new version of PowerToys 0.74. The update doesn't bring with it drastic changes or new tools, but it comes with quality of life and stability improvements.
Firefox 118 released with local translation engine enabled by default
Firefox 118 is now available in the stable branch with several new features. The most anticipated one is a new translator, known as Project Bergamot. For video services like Google Meet the browser supports for background blur and other video effects. Besides version 118, the long-term support branch has received an update to version 115.3.0. Firefox 119 is now in beta testing, the release of which is scheduled for October 24.
Windows 11 version 23H2 is now available in Release Preview with ISOs
The latest Windows 11 2023 Update (version 23H2, build 22631) is now available to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel as an optional update. If you wish to install a new feature update for Windows 11, you can manually check for updates in Windows Update and opt-in. However, please note that the update will only appear if your device meets the minimum system requirements.
Windows 11 Moment 4 Update is out, here are the changes
Microsoft has initiated the rollout of an update, dubbed "Moment 4", for Windows 11 version 22H2. This update brings with it some of the new features that are part of the upcoming Windows 11 2023 Update (version 23H2). Moment 4 comes as a small cumulative update, without alternative installation methods to the moment.
Google Chrome is getting a performance page similar to Edge’s Browser Essentials
Google Chrome will soon get a resource monitor dashboard that is similar to Microsoft Edge's "Browser Essentials". It allows the user to review performance-related settings at a glance.
It is now possible to develop Windows drivers in Rust
Mark Russinovich, Azure CTO and renowned Windows software developer (SysInternals), has announced the launch of a new open project. It enables driver development for Windows using the Rust programming language. Named windows-drivers-rs, the project is hosted on GitHub and licensed under the MIT and Apache licenses.
“Moment 4” features land in Release Preview channel for Windows 11 22H2
On September 26, Microsoft will release the "Moment 4" update for Windows 11 version 22H2. The update will bring with it several new features, including Copilot, Voice Access, Windows Backup, etc. You can now try all these features in the Release Preview insider channel.
Windows 11 Build 23550 (Dev) enables Voice Access in OOBE
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 23550 to Dev channel insiders. The update enables Voice Access in OOBE. It requires an Internet connection and can be enabled in the Ease of Access menu. Besides, it includes several fixes and general improvements.
