Some Windows 11 users have reported that a pop-up message is appearing on top of all apps, asking them to switch their default search engine to Microsoft Bing in Chrome. The notification appears suddenly and randomly, leading some users to believe it was a malicious application.
Microsoft is rolling out Bing Chat plugins for Edge users
Microsoft is gradually releasing plugin support for its Bing Chat bot. Using plugins, users can compare prices of products from different online stores located in the US, ask for recipes, book restaurants, flights, and much more.
Bing Chat is now available in desktop Google Chrome for everyone
Bing Chat is now available for all desktop users of Google's Chrome browser, according to Microsoft. The company has been testing the AI solution in third-party browsers over the past two months.
Microsoft will remove these five features from Edge 117
Over the years, Microsoft has been actively adding new features to the Edge browser. However, users often consider them bloat and not welcome the changes. Despite that, the browser has become overwhelmed with features that only a very small number of users really need and use. So Microsoft now removes features from the browser.
Firefox 117 released with better form autofill and security fixes
Firefox version 117 has become available. It includes improvements to autofill credit card information. In addition, the browser has a new CSS Compatibility tooltip in the Developer Tools Inspector, and the Enhanced CSS Embeddings feature is now enabled by default. Here are the key changes.
Windows 11 Build 23531 (Dev) makes Search open on mouse hover
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23531 to the Dev Channel. The update is notable for opening all links in the default web browser for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Also, it now open Windows Search pane automatically when you hover over the search box in the taskbar.
Windows 11 Build 25936 (Canary) updates post-OOBE
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25936 is now available to insiders in the Canary Channel. It has a new expiration date set to 9/15/2024, updates the screens you see after OOBE, and includes a slightly refined look of Task Manager settings.
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200/BE202 drivers will only work on Windows 11
Intel has revealed some details on its Wi-Fi 7 drivers. They will support the newest hardware on laptops and desktops. However, only devices running the latest operating systems like Windows 11 will be provided with Wi-Fi 7 drivers.
Dropbox drops unlimited premium plan due to crypto scams
Dropbox is discontinuing unlimited storage on its business-focused Advanced plan. It has been discovered that some users were utilizing the plan for resource-intensive activities like cryptocurrency mining. As a result, the 3-license Advanced plan will now offer a total of 15 TB of pooled storage, with each additional license adding 5 TB of disk space.
How to Disable Open Search on Hover in Windows 11
You may want disable the open search on hover feature in Windows 11 if you find this it not convenient. When you place the mouse cursor over the search box or icon in the taskbar it makes the search pane to appear. This often happens accidentally when the cursor gets too close to the search area.
