Microsoft today confirmed a new issue with the recently released Windows 11 version 23H2. If you perform a clean install of the OS, the Narrator accessibility feature may not start.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft tests a new Ink to Text pen option in Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote
Microsoft has rolled out a new Office preview update to Insiders, featuring new tools for Word, OneNote, and PowerPoint that allow users to convert handwriting to typed text and edit text using gestures.
Windows 10 has got new optional update policies backported from Windows 11
Microsoft has updated Windows 10 with new Group Policies for managing optional updates. Those policies are similar to what Windows 11 has got a few months ago.
Microsoft has launched the Defender Bounty Program, offering rewards of up to $20,000
Microsoft has recently launched a bug bounty program specifically for the Microsoft Defender security platform. The rewards for identifying vulnerabilities range from $500 to $20,000, with the final payment amount being at the sole discretion of the company. This amount is determined based on the severity and impact of the vulnerability, as well as the quality of the submission, with the highest rewards provided for high-quality reports on critical vulnerabilities.
Windows 10 Copilot has entered public testing with Insiders
Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro users who are Windows Insiders now have the option to access the Copilot AI assistant. To try it out, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and turn on the "Get the latest updates as soon as they become available" toggle. Copilot will be included in Windows 10 22H2, build 19045.3757 (KB5032278).
Just a JSON file in Windows 11 enables Edge, Bing, and Search ads removal
Microsoft announced last week that it will allow uninstalling Microsoft Edge in the European Economic Area (EEA) in compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Even more, Microsoft has done more drastic alterations to Windows 10 and Windows 11. In the near future, EU users will have the ability to remove Microsoft Edge, deactivate Bing in taskbar search, and eliminate the MSN news feed from the widget panel, among other changes.
Firefox 120 released with privacy improvements including URL tracking param removal
Mozilla released Firefox 120 to the stable branch, along with ESR 115.5.0 and Firefox 121 Beta. The new version of the browser adds a new option to the link context menu, Copy Link Without Site Tracking. For select users, a new feature "Cookie Banner Blocker" will auto-close cookie consent prompts with rejecting the prompt. And more.
Chrome Web Store has got a new design of the Material You style
Google has updated the Chrome Web Store, making changes to its design, navigation, and adding new sections. The extension store design now uses Material You, which allows it to better interact with other Google services.
How to enable Copilot in Windows 10 Build 19045.3754
Recently, Microsoft announced that the Copilot feature will become available in Windows 10 in forthcoming updates. Additionally, Microsoft released Windows 10 build 19045.3754 (KB5032278) insiders on the Release Preview channel. It prepares the integration of Copilot in Windows 10. But it was quickly found by enthusiasts that Copilot already exists in that build.
YouTube introduced intentional slowdowns for ad block users
Users have observed that YouTube is now loading slower in browsers with ad blockers. The issue was initially reported by Firefox users, who noticed a five second delay in loading YouTube videos compared to Chrome. Afterward, users of Edge, Brave, and Chrome also experienced similar problems.
