Windows 11 Build 23575 is now available to insiders in the Dev channel. The release is notable for introducing groups in the Start menu for the Recommended section. Besides, there are plenty of various fixes.
Microsoft Edge has got custom theme support
Microsoft Edge now allows you to set a custom theme with a color editor, here's how to enable it. The change has already landed in the Canary version, but is hidden by default.
Windows 11 Moment 4 features landed in KB5031455, Build 22621.2506
Microsoft has released a preview update, KB5031455, which applies to Windows 11 version 22H2. It brings with its a galore of new features slated for the Moment 4 update, and for its forthcoming successor, 23H2. KB5031455 adds an updated Start Menu, File Explorer with new archive format support, an enhanced volume mixer in Quick Settings, and a lot of other changes.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2552 (Beta) adds System Components page to Settings, and more
Windows 11 Build 22635.2552 enters the Beta channel. It comes with a few new features that gradually become available to Insiders, including a rebranded Gamebar, and a new System Components page in Settings. Besides, there is a good number of fixes.
Microsoft celebrates Word’s 40th Anniversary
Microsoft Word, world's most popular text processor and one of the oldest applications for Windows, has reached a significant milestone. It turns 40 years old. To commemorate this occasion, Microsoft has unveiled a timeline showcasing the evolution of the app and what lies ahead for Word in the future.
Microsoft has revealed some Windows 12 features
At Qualcomm event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and head of Windows + Devices Pavan Davuluri briefly talked about the future of "Windows 12", the next major release of the OS. Obviously, the discussed features are related to the announced Snapdragon X Elite with NPU, and AI.
Windows 11 Build 25982 (Canary) improves RDP, Dev Drive and DNS
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 version, Build 25982, to the Canary channel. In this update, Microsoft continues to roll out Copilot to more users, and adds SMB encryption. Besides, it includes support for discovering encrypted DNS servers, Block Cloning technology for the ReFS file system on Dev Drive, better scaling for RDP, and more.
Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon X Elite, an Apple M2 Max competitor
Qualcomm unveiled the highly anticipated Snapdragon X Elite desktop processor designed for devices operating on Windows with ARM. The company asserts that in tasks that require single-threaded performance, this new product outperforms Apple's M2 Max and Intel Core i9-13980HX. Furthermore, it is touted as being one of the most power-efficient processors available for PCs.
Firefox 119 is here with extension import from Chrome
The Firefox 119 web browser has been released, bringing with it several user interface changes and new features. Along with it, users also receive an update to the long-term support branch 115.4.0. Additionally, Firefox 120 has entered beta, with a release date scheduled for November 21st.
Chrome and Firefox may soon drop Theora codec support
In a move driven by security concerns and user demand, Google and Mozilla are about to remove support for the Theora video codec in their browsers. The companies emphasize that the potential security risks associated with Theora outweigh its usage among users.
