Windows 11 Build 22635.2776 (Beta) improves Ink, Task Manager, and sharing

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. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 22635.2776 (Beta) improves Ink, Task Manager, and sharing"

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. Continue reading "Microsoft has revealed a new “ugly” sweater with the Bliss wallpaper from Windows XP"

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. Continue reading "Ad Speedup Chrome extension can rewind YouTube ads"

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. Continue reading "Google drops Calendar app support on Android 7.1 and older"

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. Continue reading "There was a ‘USB Cart of Death’ at Microsoft to debug early Windows versions"

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. Continue reading "Some Google Drive users may have lost their files from May to November 2023"

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. Continue reading "Google will start deleting inactive accounts on December 1st"

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. Continue reading "Microsoft tests a new Ink to Text pen option in Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote"

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