According to sources familiar with the matter, NVIDIA and AMD have plans to launch desktop processors based on ARM architecture for Windows devices. It is anticipated that both companies will introduce their solutions to the market by 2025.
Google Chrome will soon test hiding your actual IP address
Google will soon test a new IP Protection feature in the Chrome browser. It aims to safeguard users' privacy and security by hiding their IP addresses through the use of proxy servers. This initiative, named IP Protection, was outlined by Google developers on GitHub.
User Agent of Windows Phone helps avoiding anti-ad block on YouTube
The anti-ad blocker on YouTube video hosting can be bypassed by setting browser's user agent to the Windows Phone string. Windows Phone is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft from 2010 to 2015.
Windows 11 received an animated icon when connecting to a network
Microsoft has restored one tiny feature that has been removed from the OS years ago. The Wi-Fi icon in the system tray now shows connection progress via an animation.
Microsoft has patched the ‘product server’ trick for TPM check bypass
The recently discovered setup.exe /product server command that one could use to skip TPM and CPU restrictions in Windows 11 no longer works. After the method gained attention in media, the company patched the Windows 11 setup program. So starting in Windows 11 Build 25977 (Canary), the option makes setup throw an error message.
Edge restores Mica for titlebar and toolbar, here’s how to enable it
The latest Canary build of the Edge browser brings back the Mica effect for the titlebar and toolbar. While it is still disabled by default, it is now easier to enable it with a couple of flags.
Windows 11 Build 22635.2486 (Beta) adds “System” app labels
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2486 to the Beta channel. As you remember, there is now a single build for everyone on this Insider branch. The company will provide new features using Controlled Feature Rollout (CFR) technology (if any). Today's update brings with it labels for system components in Start and Settings, a rebranding for Game Bar, but disables screen casting improvements due to a bug.
Mozilla renames Firefox Account to Mozilla Account to unify names
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.
