The latest Windows 11 Insider Beta Channel build, version 22631.2199, now supports a range of archive formats including tar, tar.gz, tar.bz2, tar.zst, tar.xz, tgz, tbz2, tzst, txz, 7z, 7-zip, rar, and gz in read mode and some in write mode. However, encrypted archives are not yet supported in this version.
Windows 11 Build 22631.2199 (Beta) adds native support for many archive formats
Windows 11 Build 22621.2191 and Build 22631.2191 (KB5029352) are coming to the Beta Channel. The latter comes with new features enabled by default, such as native archive support for several popular formats, improved Start menu and Narrator, and also includes some exclusive fixes.
Windows 11 Build 23526 (Dev) improves Cast and Start menu
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 23526 to Insiders in the Dev channel. It comes with a good number of fixes and improvements. The Cast to feature can now be conveniently launched from Quick Access. The right tooltips in the Start menu will no longer show a huge blank area. And much more.
FYI: You can quickly pause Task Manager columns updates with a single key stroke
A Microsoft employee, Jen Gentlemann has shared a useful tip on how to temporarily prevent processes from updating in the Task Manager. You can simply press and hold the Ctrl key to pause the Task Manager refresh and stop lines from jumping in the list. This allows the process names to remain still, making it easier to select the right processes when sorting by different PC resources.
Google to enforce HTTPS in Chrome for all links
Google plans to enforce HTTPS by default. The company aims to ensure that all users have HTTPS-First enabled, which automatically redirects HTTP requests to HTTPS. Currently, over 90% of requests sent by Chrome users use HTTPS, but there is still 5-10% of traffic tied to HTTP. To address this, Google has decided to introduce intermediate measures before fully implementing automatic forwarding to HTTPS.
Microsoft updates Paint with zoom (stable) and centered canvas (insider)
The software giant from Redmond is releasing two new versions of Paint. One of them is available in stable versions of Windows 11 and includes scaling, dark theme support, and an improved image properties dialog. But for insiders, there is a newer version of the app with a centered canvas.
Chrome 117 will show details for extension removal
Chrome Extensions Developer Relations Engineer Oliver Dunk has revealed that a new Chrome 117 feature that will notify the user if an extension is not in the Web Store. This feature aims to help users identify extensions that have been removed by developers, disabled for policy violations, or flagged as malicious.
Google Chrome 116 released with downloads and sidebar improvements
Google has released Chrome 116, a new version of the world's most popular web browser. The new version is part of the 4 week release schedule. For those who need more time to update, the Extended Stable branch is supported separately, followed by 8 weeks. The next release of Chrome 117 is scheduled for September 12th.
Xbox has introduced a new system of bans based on strikes
Microsoft has announced a new system of punishments for Xbox players who violate the rules of conduct on the platform. Xbox Enforcement Strike will issue warnings to players for various types of inappropriate activity, such as foul language, cheating, harassment, bullying, or hate speech.
YouTube Music introduces Samples, a TikTok like feed
The YouTube Music app has received an update that introduces a new vertical Samples feed. This feed, located in a new tab at the bottom of the app alongside the home feed and library, allows users to quickly discover new music.
