Microsoft has released new preview build of Windows 11, version 23H2, to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. The release build 22635.2776 (KB5032292) ships two sets of features, that are as follows.
Microsoft has revealed a new “ugly” sweater with the Bliss wallpaper from Windows XP
Microsoft has unveiled their latest "ugly" holiday sweater, paying homage to the iconic "Bliss" wallpaper from Windows XP. This follows previous designs that celebrated Windows 95, Windows XP, Paint, the game "Mine Mines," and the beloved Clippy paperclip.
Ad Speedup Chrome extension can rewind YouTube ads
A developer by the name of hackhive has created a unique extension that does not block YouTube ads but instead speeds them up. This extension, known as Ad Speedup, automatically detects advertisements and speeds them up by 16 times. So it turns a 30-second commercial into a matter of seconds.
Google drops Calendar app support on Android 7.1 and older
Google Calendar will no longer work on devices running Android 7.1 (Nougat) and older. The latest manifest version of the application has a new line, UnsupportedOperatingSystem__enabled. It contains a message that users need to update their OS to Android 8 (Oreo) or later to continue using the application.
There was a ‘USB Cart of Death’ at Microsoft to debug early Windows versions
Raymond Chen, a developer at Microsoft, provided an explanation of how the "death cart" was utilized to test and improve early versions of Windows by causing the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) with USB devices.
The cart, resembling a mail cart, consisted of over 60 USB devices connected in a daisy-chain configuration. Each device had different types and functions, and when connected to a PC, it would trigger the BSoD.
Some Google Drive users may have lost their files from May to November 2023
In recent months, Google Drive users have reported that files uploaded to the cloud service have been disappearing. In a post on the support portal Google officially confirmed that files from May to November 2023 may have vanished from the storage.
Google will start deleting inactive accounts on December 1st
According to Google, abandoned accounts often have weak or compromised passwords and lack two-factor authentication. Google's analysis revealed that inactive accounts are at least 10 times less likely to have two-step verification compared to active accounts, making them vulnerable to malicious activities such as data theft and unwanted content distribution when compromised.
How to Enable Tab Groups Save and Restore in Google Chrome
Starting in Chrome 119, you can now save and restore groups of tabs. This feature is hidden in the browser, as Google plans a gradual roll-out. But you can enable it right away.
Narrator in Windows 11 23H2 may not work during clean install
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.
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.
