The latest Microsoft news recap is here to give you an overview of what happened in the world of Microsoft this week. Bugs and issues, new browsers, Copilot everywhere, new builds, and more.
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If the ever-increasing number of Windows 11 ads irritates you, this new app can help fix the situation. Aptly called "Oh F**k Go Back," the simple utility provides a fast and easy solution.
Microsoft Edge 126 is now available for testing in the Dev Channel. Version 126.0.2552.0 brings new taskbar media controls, PDF toolbar improvements, and various fixes across the browser.
Microsoft is rolling out a small feature update for Edge 124 in the Stable Channel. Version 124.0.2478.80 adds an internet speed tester to the sidebar toolbox and fixes two security vulnerabilities.
Did you know that modern Xbox consoles cannot remember more than one Wi-Fi network? Whether it is a problem or not, Microsoft is working on the ability to remember up to 10 Wi-Fi networks on Xbox.
Vivaldi 6.7 is now available on iPadOS and iOS. The latest release introduces SplitView support, allowing you to place up to three Vivaldi windows on one screen, sort notes and bookmarks, and more.
Valve reports that Windows 11's market share on Steam has nearly caught up with Windows 11. In April 2024, Windows 11 jumped from 41% to 45%, and now it is just 6 points away from Windows 10.
Microsoft's Cascadia Code font, which is used in Windows Terminal, has received a major update with support for Quadrants, Sextants, Octants, Large Type Pieces, more legacy symbols, and Nerd Fonts.
Statcounter reports that Windows 11 continues to lose its market share for the second month in a row. Windows 10, meanwhile, is gaining more users and is now back above the 70% mark.
The new report from Statcounter shows Microsoft Edge slowly climbing up and getting closer to a 13% market share. However, in April 2024, Chrome also increased its share in the desktop browser market.
The Arc browser is now publicly available on Windows 11, offering PC users a unique take on modern browsers. Its launch ad also cleverly dunks on Edge, suggesting sending it to Recycle Bin.
Microsoft has updated release notes for the latest Windows 11 Beta build to clarify that the "WindowsMigration" app is a component of Windows Backup that appeared in the Start menu due to a bug.
Microsoft Edge 125 is now available for final testing in the Beta Channel before its public debut for all users. The latest update introduces improvements for sleeping tabs, workspaces, and more.
A new version of Tiny11 Builder by @NTDEV_ is out with a new important feature: you can now make lightweight Windows 11 images with disabled telemetry. Future updates promise to bring more.
Mozilla released another minor update for the Firefox browser across supported platforms. Version 125.0.3 fixes the bug with blank 0.0.0.1 pages, text corruption on Linux, and more.
Microsoft Edge now displays a "Rewrite with Copilot" popup whenever you select text in text fields. If you do not like this behavior, here is how to get rid of the popup by turning it off in Settings.
If you own a Surface Pro 9 with Intel processors and you are annoyed by the choppy cursor and slow Windows 11 animations, get the latest firmware update to resolve those performance issues.
Is Windows 11 showing you the error code 0x80070520 when trying to change the profile picture? If so, rest assured that Microsoft is aware of the problem and is working on fixing it.
Microsoft has new firmware for its budget-friendly Surface Go 2 tablet and the big Surface Studio 2+ desktop computer. The latest release improves audio, network, system stability, and security.
In this week's Microsoft Weekly: more details about the upcoming AI Explorer, Start menu updates, File Explorer updates, much-needed browser updates, financial reports from Microsoft, and more.
The recently released Windows 11 build 22635.3566 introduces a much-needed feature for File Explorer: tab duplication. Here is how it works and how to enable it in the latest Beta build.
Did you hear the news that Microsoft is working on a new Start menu layout for Windows 11? The latest update, which was recently released in the Beta Channel, adds some much-needed improvements.
If you have an iPhone and you are thinking about buying an Apple Watch, now seems like a good time to do so since the latest model, Series 9, is down to its lowest price of just $299.
The April 2024 firmware update is now available for Surface Laptop 5 and Laptop 4 with AMD processors. The update improves audio playback and recording, USB-C charging, overall stability, and more.
Windows 11 24H2 lets you create TAR and 7Z archives without third-party apps. However, you don't have to wait for version 24H2 to get that feature. Microsoft will soon bring it to 22H2 and 23H2.
Recently, a mysterious Copilot app inexplicably appeared on Windows Server and other SKUs, causing a commotion among IT admins and users. Luckily, the latest Edge update is now out to fix the problem
The rumored "AI Explorer" should steal the show at the Surface and Windows event on May 20. While we wait for the official announcement, a new report is revealing more details about the feature.
AMD Radeon users can download a new WHQL-certified driver under version 24.4.1. April's first release brings Manor Lords support, performance improvements for HELLDIVERS 2, and more.
ExplorerPatcher has been updated to a new version with one important change: it no longer allows enabling the legacy Windows 10 taskbar on systems with Windows 11 version 24H2 (build 26002 and newer).
According to a new report, Qualcomm has big plans for its upcoming Snapdragon X platform. Besides the already announced X Elite and X Plus, the company plans lower-spec models and even server SKUs.
If your Surface Pro 9 with Intel processors or the Surface Pro 8 has problems with audio recording or playback, the April 2024 firmware update is here to save the day with its audio improvements.
Intel Arc 31.0.101.5445 WHQL driver is now available for download with support and optimizations for the upcoming Manor Lords and fixes for performance issues in A Plague Tale: Requiem.
Vivaldi Technologies has released a big update for its browser, adding a much-needed feature in this world of memory-hungry websites. The browser now supports tab hibernation, feed detection and more.
Qualcomm has a new chip for upcoming Windows on ARM PCs. The Snapdragon X Plus is a ten-core ARM processor that promises "unprecedented performance" and energy efficiency for Windows PCs.
Skype Preview version 8.118 is available for download with all sorts of improvements. The app now remembers your camera preferences and offers better chat sorting and GIF picker performance.
As expected, Microsoft started rolling out new Start menu ads to all Windows 11 users in the Stable Channel as part of the latest optional update. Fortunately, you can turn those ads off; here is how.
Microsoft has updated the list of deprecated features with new details about Microsoft Defender Application Guard. The company plans to delist Application Guard app and all related extensions in May.
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for the Dev Home app on Windows 10 and 11. Version 0.13 brings widget improvements, new Windows customization options, accessibility fixes, and more.
Qualcomm plans to reveal details about its upcoming Snapdragon X platform for Windows PCs soon, but full specs have already leaked ahead of the official announcement on April 24.
Samsung announced the beginning of mass production of its 9th-generation V-NAND memory chips. They are 50% denser than the previous generation and offer up to 33% input/output speed increase.