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Microsoft Edge's new update includes support for Workspaces Microsoft has released an update for its 'Edge' web browser, which includes support for Workspaces. Workspaces support in Edge makes it easier to keep track of links and websites that are important to a group of people, reports Windows Central. Workspaces allow users to organise tabs and links within the web browser. "Each individual Workspace can have a set of tabs and favourites that are saved automatically and that can be managed by a group of collaborators," the...
Microsoft Edge's new update includes support for Workspaces
Microsoft Edge's new update includes support for Workspaces
Source: IANS
6/06/2023 5:27:03 PM
Microsoft to require SMB signing by default in Windows 11 Microsoft has said that it will require SMB (Server Message Block) signing (aka security signatures) by default for all connections to defend against NTLM relay attacks in Windows 11, starting with the latest Windows build (Enterprise edition) rolling out to Insiders in the Canary Channel. Such attacks require network devices (including domain controllers) to impersonate malicious servers under the attackers' control and elevate privileges so they can gain complete control over the Win...
Microsoft to require SMB signing by default in Windows 11
Microsoft to require SMB signing by default in Windows 11
Source: IANS
5/06/2023 4:21:20 PM
Cyberstalkers using Windows 11 Phone Link feature to monitor iPhones: Report Microsoft's newly-released Phone Link feature for Windows 11 users, which allows iPhone owners to view notifications on their Windows computers, could pose a significant safety risk. According to app developer Certo Software, the inclusion of the new Windows 11 feature raises concerns about potential security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cyberstalkers to target iPhone users. Phone Link has been around for a long time, and it allows users to connect their Android phone ...
Cyberstalkers using Windows 11 Phone Link feature to monitor iPhones: Report
Cyberstalkers using Windows 11 Phone Link feature to monitor iPhones: Report
Source: IANS
22/05/2023 10:02:33 AM
Google releases emergency update to fix 1st zero-day bug of 2023 in Chrome  In response to the first zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks since the start of the year, Google has released an emergency Chrome security update. "Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2023-2033 exists in the wild," Google said in a security advisory. The new version is currently being rolled out to users in the Stable Desktop channel, and it will eventually reach the full user base. Chrome users will need to update to the new version as soon as possible si...
Google releases emergency update to fix 1st zero-day bug of 2023 in Chrome
Google releases emergency update to fix 1st zero-day bug of 2023 in Chrome
Source: IANS
17/04/2023 12:45:52 PM
Google launches Nearby Share Beta for Windows Tech giant Google has launched its Nearby Share for Windows as a beta application that will help users to transfer files between their Android device and PC. The Nearby Share Beta for Windows app is currently available as a direct download from android.com for Windows 10 and newer with "ARM devices not supported," reports 9To5Google. On the users' PC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must be turned on, with the company specifying a 16-foot (5-meter) transfer range between devices. I...
Google launches Nearby Share Beta for Windows
Google launches Nearby Share Beta for Windows
Source: IANS
1/04/2023 11:00:15 AM
Netflix rolls out ad-supported plan for Apple TV users Streaming giant Netflix has rolled out its ad-supported plan -- "Basic with Ads" for Apple TV users after a delay of months. The service was announced in October of last year, but there were some devices that were not supported, including the Apple TV. The cheaper tier is now available in the Netflix tvOS app starting this week, reports TechCrunch. Prior to this update, Apple TV users were not able to access Netflix's ads tier and were offered either a more expensive plan ...
Netflix rolls out ad-supported plan for Apple TV users
Netflix rolls out ad-supported plan for Apple TV users
Source: IANS
31/03/2023 1:49:43 PM
Apple Mac mini with M2 chip blazes past all Windows desktops for Indian users With incredible capabilities and a wide array of connectivity in its compact design, Mac mini is being used worldwide in so many different ways by professionals across the spectrum. In India, its fans can now take their experience to a whole new level with latest offerings. Apple has brought Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro silicon chips to its Indian users that packs more performance at a lower starting price (at just Rs 59,900 for M2 model). For a working professional or a creator at home ...
Apple Mac mini with M2 chip blazes past all Windows desktops for Indian users
Apple Mac mini with M2 chip blazes past all Windows desktops for Indian users
Source: IANS
25/03/2023 12:44:26 PM
Meta introduces new WhatsApp app for Windows with better calling features Meta has introduced a new WhatsApp app for Windows that loads faster and features an interface similar to the mobile version of the app. Users can now host group video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. The company said that it will continue to increase these limits over time so users can always stay connected with friends, family, and co-workers. "WhatsApp is the largest platform to provide a fully end-to-end encrypted messaging experience that ...
Meta introduces new WhatsApp app for Windows with better calling features
Meta introduces new WhatsApp app for Windows with better calling features
Source: IANS
24/03/2023 10:24:26 AM
Microsoft Word gets 'Paste Text Only' shortcut Microsoft has added a "Paste Text Only" keyboard shortcut to Word that allows users to paste plain text, which is available for Windows and Mac. "You might be familiar with this shortcut Ctrl + Shift + V (Cmd + Shift + V on Mac) -- it's also called "keep text only" or "paste plain text" -- because of its popularity in other applications like Microsoft Teams, Word for the web, Google and Gmail. No matter what you call it, the Paste Text Only shortcut i...
Microsoft Word gets 'Paste Text Only' shortcut
Microsoft Word gets 'Paste Text Only' shortcut
Source: IANS
11/03/2023 10:54:07 AM
Windows 11 to get AI Bing search box, 'phone link for iOS' Tech giant Microsoft has announced new updates coming to Windows 11, including new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Bing, to the taskbar and phone link for iOS. With the typable Windows search box and the new AI-powered Bing, users will be empowered to find the answers they are looking for, "faster than ever before", the tech giant said in a blogpost on Tuesday. According to the company, the search box is one of the most widely used features on Windows, with over half a bi...
Windows 11 to get AI Bing search box, 'phone link for iOS'
Windows 11 to get AI Bing search box, 'phone link for iOS'
Source: IANS
1/03/2023 2:16:50 PM
Global PC shipments fell 28% in Q4 of 2022 The global PC shipments declined by a record 27.8 per cent (year-on-year) in Q4 2022, reaching 65.2 million units, with entire 2022 shipments declining by 15 per cent (year on year), a new report has shown. According to Counterpoint Research, the macroeconomic headwinds, increasing inflation pressure, and frozen PC demand affected the global PC market in 2022. Lenovo continued to lead the market in Q4 2022 but with a flattish 23.7 per cent share. Its shipments declined 17 per cent (year...
Global PC shipments fell 28% in Q4 of 2022
Global PC shipments fell 28% in Q4 of 2022
Source: IANS
20/01/2023 3:09:22 PM
Apple releases music, TV, Devices apps on Microsoft Store Apple has quietly released preview versions of its Music, TV, and Devices apps for Windows 11 on Microsoft Store. These three apps will eventually replace the Windows version of iTunes, which Apple previously made available in the Windows 10 Microsoft Store alongside iCloud for Windows. According to GSMArena, Apple Music will support a Windows user's local music library while also providing access to Apple Music's paid service. Apple TV will include original content as well a...
Apple releases music, TV, Devices apps on Microsoft Store
Apple releases music, TV, Devices apps on Microsoft Store
Source: IANS
14/01/2023 7:00:33 PM
Windows 11 gets built-in screen recording tool With an aim to enhance user experience, tech giant Microsoft has started to roll out an update to the Snipping tool for Windows 11 to Insiders in the Dev Channel, which includes a built-in screen recorder tool. Snipping Tool has always made it fast and easy to capture and share content from the PC, and now with screen recording built-in, the company is expanding these capabilities to even more types of content, Microsoft said in a blogpost on Thursday. "We know that Snipping Tool i...
Windows 11 gets built-in screen recording tool
Windows 11 gets built-in screen recording tool
Source: IANS
9/12/2022 2:18:41 PM
Windows 11's new features make file sharing more easier With an aim to enhance user experience, tech giant Microsoft has rolled out several new features, including files sharing, to help users share files and photos easily to Windows 11. To make sharing files even more accessible, the company has enhanced the Windows Share experience so that users can share files with more discoverable devices nearby directly from their desktop, File Explorer, Photos, Snipping Tool, Xbox and other apps. "Today, we are excited to announce the availabilit...
Windows 11's new features make file sharing more easier
Windows 11's new features make file sharing more easier
Source: IANS
23/10/2022 2:58:39 PM
Microsoft rolls out new Windows update to over 190 countries Tech giant Microsoft has announced that it is now rolling out the latest version of Windows 11 -- Windows 11 2022 update -- in more than 190 countries. The company said the new update will expand Amazon App Store Preview to international markets, built-in Game Pass for Windows 11, new accessibility features, advanced security updates, and much more. "Our launch approach to Windows 11 leverages our well-established update systems and processes. The measured and phased rollout will o...
Microsoft rolls out new Windows update to over 190 countries
Microsoft rolls out new Windows update to over 190 countries
Source: IANS
21/09/2022 3:34:57 PM
You can now access screenshots on Google Photos via home screen Google Photos has a new shortcut that allows users to access screenshots directly from the home screen. The app's latest version on Android now lets users open the screenshot folder directly from their phone's home screen, reports Windows Central. The app shows a shortcut when users long-press its icon on your home screen. The new update is part of Google's efforts to make the app much easier to navigate than it was during its early days. The new shortcut gives the qui...
You can now access screenshots on Google Photos via home screen
You can now access screenshots on Google Photos via home screen
Source: IANS
23/07/2022 12:40:41 PM
Microsoft may unveil much-awaited `Windows 12` in 2024 Tech giant Microsoft is likely changing how it releases significant versions of Windows again, which could mean the company may release Windows 12 in 2024. Microsoft is shifting back to a three-year release cycle for Windows, which means the next major version of Windows is now due in 2024. It is another big change to how Microsoft develops Windows, reports The Verge. The company initially moved away from its three-year cycle with the release of Windows 10 in 2015, prioritising the idea...
Microsoft may unveil much-awaited `Windows 12` in 2024
Microsoft may unveil much-awaited `Windows 12` in 2024
Source: IANS
16/07/2022 4:00:07 PM
Microsoft Windows 8.1 coming to an end in Jan 2023 Microsoft is set to bid adieu to Windows 8.1 early next year and will soon alerts users via notifications. The tech giant is ending Windows 8.1 support in January 2023, and will begin pushing alerts to users next month. "Support for Windows 8 ended on January 12, 2016, and support for Windows 8.1 will end on January 10, 2023," the company said in an update. "Microsoft 365 Apps is no longer supported on Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 after they have reached their end of suppo...
Microsoft Windows 8.1 coming to an end in Jan 2023
Microsoft Windows 8.1 coming to an end in Jan 2023
Source: IANS
24/06/2022 4:17:06 PM
Microsoft bids adieu to iconic Internet Explorer after 27 years The iconic Internet Explorer that let millions browse the Web for nearly 27 years and was touted as the star of Windows retired on Wednesday as Microsoft now promotes its Chromium-based Edge browser. In 2015, Microsoft for the first time confirmed to shun Internet Explorer and said it will use a new name for its upcoming browser successor, codenamed 'Project Spartan'. "We'll continue to have Internet Explorer, but we'll also have a new browser called Project Spartan...
Microsoft bids adieu to iconic Internet Explorer after 27 years
Microsoft bids adieu to iconic Internet Explorer after 27 years
Source: IANS
16/06/2022 3:30:00 PM
Microsoft Teams for Windows 11 now significantly faster, claims company Tech giant Microsoft has claimed that Teams for Windows 11 is now significantly faster due to improvements in the code. The company said that when users scroll over the chat list, latency has improved by 11.4 per cent, and scrolling over the channel list has improved by 12.1 per cent. "Over the past year, we have delivered enhancements to Teams that improve its overall interaction responsiveness time and create a more fluid experience for the user," the company said in a blogp...
Microsoft Teams for Windows 11 now significantly faster, claims company
Microsoft Teams for Windows 11 now significantly faster, claims company
Source: IANS
6/06/2022 9:36:15 AM
Android apps on Windows 11 coming to 5 new countries Microsoft has confirmed that it is bringing the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) -- which allows users to run Android apps on Windows 11 -- to five new markets later this year. Currently only available in the US, WSA will launch in France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the UK before the end of the year, reports XDA Developers. The WSA was announced right alongside Windows 11 during an event on June 24, 2021, but it did not officially launch until earlier this year. Microsoft partnered...
Android apps on Windows 11 coming to 5 new countries
Android apps on Windows 11 coming to 5 new countries
Source: IANS
27/05/2022 12:47:26 PM