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Microsoft Marks 20 Years of Patch Tuesday with Minimal Fanfare
Microsoft’s John Cable recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Patch Tuesday, now known as Tuesday of Week B in the Windows update schedule. In a blog post, he mentioned, “This year marks a very important milestone for the history of Microsoft, the Windows product, and for greater computing: 20 years of Patch Tuesday updates.” With…
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How to turn off Google Chrome’s new Windows 11 design as it rolls out
To revert to the previous design of Google Chrome on Windows 11, you can go to Chrome://flags and disable four specific flags: Chrome Refresh 2023, Chrome WebUI Refresh 2023, Chrome Refresh 2023 New Tab Button, and Chrome Refresh 2023 Top Chrome Font Style. After completing this process, relaunch the browser to bring back the old…
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Microsoft outlines its plan for the upcoming Outlook for Windows
Microsoft is preparing to launch a new web-based Outlook for Windows that will soon replace the Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 11 and Windows 10. A toggle in the existing apps allows users to switch over to the new all-in-one client, which can also be downloaded separately from the Microsoft Store. Although the new…
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Microsoft Edge experiments with new feature to simplify user experience on Windows 11
How Microsoft Edge with Fluent Design is Revolutionizing Windows 11 Microsoft has unveiled a new feature aimed at streamlining one of Edge’s divisive features—the Sidebar, which can be anchored to the right side of Windows 11 and Windows 10. A new function is currently being trialed in Microsoft Edge Canary that automatically identifies unused items…
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New Windows 11 Canary Build 25992 Released Featuring SMB Alterations
Microsoft has recently launched Windows 11 build 25992 for Insiders on the Canary channel. This new version includes a variety of updates for the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, as well as enhancements for File Explorer, the Settings app, and more. For IT professionals, here are the important SMB changes to take note of: –…
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Reportedly, Windows 10 to Get Windows 11’s New Copilot Assistant
Microsoft’s latest Copilot AI assistant, a flagship feature of the recently released Windows 11 23H2 version, is projected to make its way to Windows 10, according to Windows Central’s Zac Bowden. The large user base of Windows 10, with approximately 1 billion devices, offers a significant opportunity to introduce the AI assistant to a wider…
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Windows Tips App is Now Outdated
The Windows Tips app is now among the list of deprecated features that Microsoft announced last week, following the release of Windows 11 version 23H2. The Windows Tips app is currently available on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, and its purpose is to help users discover Windows features they may not have been aware…
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Microsoft’s Outlook on Windows 11 revolutionizes with Apple iCloud integration and enhanced functionality
The iCloud support feature in Outlook for Windows 11 is now available to all users. To add your iCloud account, simply click on the cog icon in the menu to access the “Email accounts” setting. From there, click on “Add account” and connect your iCloud account. While the previous Outlook client and UWP app already…
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Windows 11 leak suggests Microsoft shifts UI shells from UWP to Win32
Microsoft is making changes to the way some shell experiences or user interface elements are built in Windows 11. Instead of relying solely on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP), which allows for app compatibility across multiple devices, Microsoft is now incorporating a mix of Win32 and XAML technologies. Recent preview builds of Windows 11 have…
