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2 days ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft Edge users testing Beta builds, version 137, have noticed a surprising redesign of the browser’s new tab page. The updated layout puts the Copilot AI assistant at the center of the experience, integrating AI literally everywhere. While the feature is still in its early stages, it gives a glimpse of how much Microsoft is betting on its artificial intelligence. Copilot has taken over the new tab page in Microsoft Edge. Gone is the usual placement of frequently visited sites at the top.
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2 days ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 10 users. The patch KB5055612 applies to Windows 10, version 22H2, the last supported one, and raises the OS version to Build 19045.5796. It only includes quality of life improvements, which are as follows. Known issues What's new in Windows 10 Build 19045.5796According to Microsoft, the update contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal Windows OS functionality. Those include.
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3 days ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft has Windows 11 Build 26200.5562 (KB5055642) to Insiders in the Dev channel. The update is notable for new text actions in Click to Do, and improvements made to Voice Access, Settings, Search, and File Explorer. As a reminder, the Dev channel has moved to builds with numbers 26200. This means that the ability to switch from the Dev channel to Beta will close after installing build 26200.5510.
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3 days ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
At some point of time, Microsoft removed the clock from the Calendar flyout, the one that opens when you click the taskbar date & time area. The flyout used to prominently display the current time, day, and date at the top. Below this, there was a mini-calendar view showing the current month with the day highlighted. The good news is that the removed clock is returning to the flyout, and it is getting an option to show or hide it on demand. The Calendar pane in Windows 11 is pretty useful tool.
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6 days ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5240 (KB5055645) to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 23H2. It doesn't bring a lot, and comes mostly with fixes for Explorer, Settings, and Voice Access.
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6 days ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft has announced that users of the Microsoft Edge web browser can use the Copilot Vision feature absolutely free, without the need for a Copilot Pro subscription. Currently, only users in the United States can take advantage of the offer. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, has announced on his Bluesky that the Redmond firm launches a free variant of Copilot Version for the Edge browser. Copilot Vision is out now, free in Edge. It can literally see what you see on screen (if you opt in).
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1 week ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
You can now enable native support for JPEG XL on Windows 11 to open JXL files. The appropriate extension is available in the Store for Windows 11, version 24H2. JPEG XL is a modern, open-source image format designed to provide high-quality compression for both photographs and graphics. Developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), the creators of the widely used JPEG format, JPEG XL aims to replace older formats like JPEG, PNG, and GIF with a more efficient and versatile solution.
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1 week ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
Google is rolling out a new feature in Google Play Services update 25.14, set to release next week, that automatically reboots smartphones after three days of inactivity (no screen unlock). This functionality, inspired by the GrapheneOS Android platform, aims to enhance security by resetting decrypted user data sections to their original, encrypted state. After a reboot, user data remains encrypted until the owner unlocks the device with a password.
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1 week ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft acknowledges Windows Hello issue in Windows 11 after installing KB5055523. It fails to recognize the user, despite the hardware is working properly. This patch is a stable cumulative update released this month. Microsoft is aware of the issue and is working on a solution. The company noted the following. "We're aware of an edge case of Windows Hello issue affecting devices with specific security features enabled.
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1 week ago | 
winaero.com | Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5261 to Release Preview channel Insiders with a number of improvements. The Narrator now includes Speech Recap, and Phone Link shows a Start menu sidebar for faster access. Several other improvements were made to File Explorer, Widgets, the Share dialog, Start menu, and security.
