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Winaero
22 сент., 19:12изменён
🎮 Microsoft is reshaping Xbox again, and the latest move brings more layoffs, more studio changes, and a sharper focus on major franchises. The company said it will cut another 268 jobs while reorganizing how its game teams work together.The biggest shift centers on Activision, which will now take a larger role in key projects. Microsoft plans to hand the next Halo game to a new team built outside the Call of Duty group. At the same time, Halo Studios, once known as 343 Industries, will shrink into a support role, focusing on community work and older Halo titles.Other studios are also moving under new management. Rare and World’s Edge will join Activision’s side of the structure, while Obsidian Entertainment will work more closely with Bethesda. That means the studio will continue projects like Grounded and also help build a new Fallout game.Winaero
18 сент., 21:06изменён
🔄 Insider Updates🔵 Optional Windows 11 Insider Preview build 29671.1000 , Experimental (Future Platforms) channel. The update includes minor fixes, general improvements, and several notable Start menu changes.The Start menu’s “Recommended” section has been renamed “Recent,” and users can now independently show or hide the Pinned, Recent, and All sections. Microsoft also added layout options for small or large Start menus, plus a new setting to hide the user name and profile picture. The Settings app page for Start menu options has also been redesigned.On the fix side, Hyper-V now addresses a crash issue involving HCS-managed virtual machines and Linux guests using Plan9 folder sharing. Microsoft also fixed a system hang that some Insiders saw when the UAC dialog appeared.🔵 WindowWinaero
18 сент., 20:01
🔵 Microsoft has warned that support for Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro editions will end on October 13, 2026. On that date, devices on this version will receive their final cumulative update, then stop getting monthly security fixes and preview updates. That leaves them more exposed to new threats. Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 will also lose updates on the same day, while Windows 11 Enterprise and Education editions stay supported until October 2027.Microsoft recommends moving to Windows 11 version 25H2. The company says the upgrade should be low risk, because 24H2 and 25H2 share the same codebase. It should also be quick, since 25H2 arrives as a small activation package of about 200 KB. Most Home and Pro PCs will update automatically. Users can also upgrade right now through Settings, Windows Update, and the download option.WinaeroSupport for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions ends on October 13, 2026Microsoft has reminded users that support for Windows 11 version 24H2 will end on October 13, 2026 for Home and Pro editions. After that date, affectedWinaero
18 сент., 19:41
🤍 Upcoming Microsoft Events💻 Microsoft will host a Surface and Windows event on October 7, 2026, in San Francisco, with a keynote focused on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC. Satya Nadella and Surface leader Pavan Davuluri are expected to speak, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will join them, which points to a strong focus on hardware built around NVIDIA RTX Spark.Microsoft has already shown devices such as the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, but it has not shared full pricing, specs, or release dates. The event should fill in those gaps and explain the RTX Spark platform in more detail.Microsoft will also likely discuss Windows 11 improvements linked to its internal Windows K2 initiative. Some of those changes have already reached stable versions, but the company still needs toWinaero
16 сент., 17:31
🌐 Firefox 156 arrives with a mix of practical upgrades. The built-in PDF viewer now opens about 45% faster, while large JPEG images should put less strain on memory and CPU, which is good news for budget laptops and older machines. Windows ARM64 users also get hardware-accelerated H.264 decoding in WebRTC calls, and macOS users can now set Firefox to launch automatically after startup.On Android, Firefox adds a built-in VPN with 50 GB of monthly data for some users, plus easier media scrubbing from notifications and extra options in the share menu, including tab sharing and QR scanning. Under the hood, Mozilla fixed 74 vulnerabilities, many tied to memory bugs that could be exploited by malicious pages.Enjoy the release here:https://releases.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/156.0/ https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/156.0/releasenotes/WinaeroFirefox 156 Is Here With Greater PDF Viewer PerformanceMozilla has released Firefox 156, alongside maintenance updates for its long-term support branches: 153.3.0, 140.16.0, and 115.41.0. At the same time,Winaero
15 сент., 20:36
👤Windows 11 still pushes most users toward a Microsoft account during setup, but a newly discovered small workaround lets you create a local account instead. That matters for people who want a simpler, offline-style installation without cloud ties to services like OneDrive, Office, or sync features. For many everyday users, especially those watching costs or just wanting a basic login, the local option can feel more practical.The trick appears during the out-of-box experience, or OOBE, when Windows asks for sign-in details. On the Microsoft account screen, look beneath the account name field and find the tiny “Learn more” link under the Sign-in options text. Clicking it opens the local account page directly, letting you continue setup without signing in to a Microsoft account.This method is currently working in both Windows 11 Home and Pro editions,
Winaero
14 сент., 22:06
🔵KB5124008 update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 delivers a broad set of fixes, design tweaks, and new features. It expands taskbar customization with new screen positions, a smaller taskbar option, and easier access to Taskbar Behavior settings. The Start menuWinaeroMicrosoft has released out-of-band updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2Microsoft has issued out-of-band cumulative updates KB5129194 for Windows 11 version 26H1 and KB5129195 for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, aiming toWinaero
11 сент., 22:28
🔄 Friday Insider Releases 🔄🔵Windows 11 build 29667.1000, the Experimental (Future Platforms) channel, an optional preview update. The build includes minor general fixes, plus several targeted improvements across Windows Update, touchpad zoom, Remote Desktop, the Run dialog, taskbar reliability, networking, and Settings. It also fixes an Arm64 update failure and adds support for Emoji 17.0, including new emojis and small design refinements to existing ones. A new gamepad navigation option has been added for taskbar quick actions in Bluetooth settings. Microsoft also noted known issues affecting VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.4, including a blank window when reopening a VM and possible GSODs on devices with VMware installed.🔵Windows 11 Insider PreviewWinaero
10 сент., 21:07изменён
🔄 Windows 11 Release Preview Builds 26100.9539 & 26200.9539 (24H2 & 25H2) focus on a reliability improvements, and new features across Windows 11, including File Explorer, Emoji, Widgets, Personalization, Bluetooth, Accessibility, Magnifier, Settings, touchpad gestures, Copilot key remapping, Camera roll backup, fonts, WinRE, kiosk mode, and Windows Backup.Highlights include File Explorer changes such as safer web file previews, better cloud thumbnail reliability, and preserved Home section states. Emoji 17.0 support arrives with new characters and refreshed designs. A new Tips widget joins Widgets, while Personalization gains better wallpaper handling, DIB support, and slideshow improvements.Bluetooth gets multiple stability and audio fixes, and Accessibility adds Open apps maximized. Magnifier receives a visual refresh, Settings is improved acrossWinaeroWindows 11 Release Preview gets Builds 26100.9539 and 26200.9539Today, Microsoft is releasing Builds 26100.9539 and 26200.9539 to the Release Preview channel for Windows 11, version 24H2 and 25H2. They focus on aWinaero
10 сент., 20:03
🎮 XBOX Insiders can now test a new batch of console features focused on personalization, search, streaming, and chat. The update lets players choose startup animations from XBOX One to the latest generation, feature up to five badges on their profile card, and hide individual badges from public view. A new local search tool also helps users find games and achievements faster in My games & apps, club achievement lists, and profile achievement history.Remote Play now supports higher quality streaming for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha users on Xbox Series X|S, with support for up to 1440p and higher bitrates on compatible devices.XBOX also added a new option that keeps downloads running in the background while players stream, when network conditions allow. In addition, Voice Clarity is now available on Xbox Series X|S to reduce background noise in partyWinaeroXBOX Insiders get new console tools for startup, search, cloud play, and chatXBOX has started rolling out a fresh set of console features for Insiders, giving players more control over startup, profiles, search, remote play, cloudWinaero
9 сент., 20:05изменён
🔳 Microsoft is working on a built-in feature that would let Windows 11 switch between light and dark themes on a schedule. Code found in an Experimental Channel build suggests it may support idle-based switching and location-based scheduling. The core of the feature is in the new file, c:\windows\system32\Windows.Shell.AutoDarkMode.dllThe following features are planned: A schedule. The themes can only switch when the PC is idle, i.e. you are not doing any work.Moreover, the strings state that there will be conditions to prevent the device from changing the theme. Also, theme switching can be location-based. "Schedule auto mode" "Mode only changes when PC is idle" "This prevents the mode from changing while you're working or in meetings" "Turn on location services to automatically schedule dark mode. When location services are turned off, dark modeWinaeroWindows 11 is Getting Automatic Theme Switching on ScheduleMicrosoft is working on a native option for switching between the built-in dark and light themes on schedule. This is one of the most requested featuresWinaero
8 сент., 19:55
🤍Patch Tuesday Updates 🤍 🔵 Windows 11 Windows 11 (version 26H1) - KB5124012 (OS Build 28000.2954). ⬇️ Microsoft Update Catalog. Windows 11 (version 25H2) - KB5124008 (OS Build 26200.9445). ⬇️ Microsoft Update Catalog. Windows 11 (version 24H2) - KB5121003Winaero
8 сент., 18:58
🤍Patch Tuesday Updates 🤍🔵 Windows 11Windows 11 (version 26H1) - KB5124012 (OS Build 28000.2954). ⬇️ Microsoft Update Catalog. Windows 11 (version 25H2) - KB5124008 (OS Build 26200.9445). ⬇️ Microsoft Update Catalog. Windows 11 (version 24H2) - KB5121003 (OS Build 26100.9445). ⬇️ Microsoft Update Catalog. Windows 11 (version 23H2) - KB5122880 (OS Build 22631.7582). ⬇️ Microsoft Update Catalog.🔵 Windows 102022 Update (version 22H2) - KB5122878 (OS Build 19045.7725). ⬇️ Microsoft Update Catalog. November 2021 Update (version 21H2) - KB5122878 (OS Build 19044.7725). ⬇️ Microsoft Update Catalog. October 2018 Update (version 1809) - KB5122876 (OS Build 17763.9245). ⬇️ Microsoft Update Catalog. Anniversary Update (version 1607) - KB5123099 (OS BuildWinaeroSeptember 2026 Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and 10 (Patch Tuesday)Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. These updates primarily address known bugs and vulnerabilities, butWinaero
8 сент., 18:39
🔄 Insider Updates 🔄🔵 Windows 11 Build 29661.1000 is out for Insiders in the Experimental (Future Platforms) channel. It adds minor fixes, enables IAKerb by default for better Windows authentication, and fixes mouse cursor issues plus a Windows Update bug.🔵Microsoft released Windows 11 preview build 28120.2912 for Insiders in the Experimental (26H1) channel. It includes minor fixes, including touchpad pinch-to-zoom and cursor direction issues on portrait monitors. A known issue may prevent some Easy Anti-Cheat games from launching correctly.🔵Windows 11 Build 28020.2904 (Beta (26H1)) fixes pinch-to-zoom gesture.🔵Windows 11 Build 26220.9343 (Beta) adds a broad mix of interface,Winaero
7 сент., 19:13
🔵 Microsoft appears to be testing a new Windows 11 widget that would show battery levels for the PC and connected wireless accessories in one place. The feature could appear on the Widgets board and the lock screen, giving users quick access to charge information without opening Settings.References to the widget were spotted in recent Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature does not work yet, but the system already includes text strings and visual assets that reveal its possible layout and functions.The widget would likely use a vertical list, with the computer’s battery status at the top and peripherals below it. Each device would show an icon, a name, and an exact battery percentage. The display would also indicate whether a device is charging and whether power saver mode is on.WinaeroMicrosoft is testing Battery Widget for Windows 11Microsoft appears to be developing a new Windows 11 widget that would show the battery level of the PC itself, along with any connected wirelessWinaero
7 сент., 17:45
Firefox 157, set for release on September 29, will make the Nova project’s new user interface the default. The update gives Firefox a cleaner look and reorganizes key controls for easier access. Rounded tabs and address bar fields, a highlighted space for the tab bar and sidebar, and a more polished icon set are among the most visible changes.It also adds dedicated buttons for private browsing and the built-in VPN, while making tab grouping, vertical tabs, and side-by-side tab viewing simpler to use. Compact mode returns as well, letting the interface take up less screen space. The design refresh continues with updated colors, including purple and warmer shades, plus a glow effect around the active tab.Moreover, you can enable it right now in Firefox 155 Stable with browser.nova.enabled in about:config.WinaeroFirefox 157 will come with a new Nova user interface enabled by defaultFirefox 157, scheduled for release on September 29, will use the new user interface developed by the Nova project by default. As you may remember, theWinaero
7 сент., 15:08
📰Developers of Nitter, an open-source project that provided an alternative way to view posts on X without creating an account, received a cease-and-desist notice from X Corp., the company operating the social network. The notice threatened legal action overWinaero
4 сент., 18:12
🎮 Microsoft will introduce monthly Xbox Cloud Gaming limits in November, ending unlimited access for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The new caps vary by plan. Essential will include 5 hours a month, Premium will include 10 hours, and Ultimate will include 15 hours. Microsoft will also let users buy extra cloud gaming time through the Xbox Store.The company said the add on hours will not expire, and players will not need an Xbox Game Pass subscription to use them. Users will be able to launch supported games from their own libraries in the cloud. Microsoft has not yet shared pricing for the extra time packages.The change affects players who use Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One consoles, laptops, tablets, and other devices with limited hardware power. Microsoft said it expects about 4% of Game Pass subscribers to feel the impact. The company said risingWinaeroXbox Cloud Gaming to Get Monthly Time Limits in NovemberMicrosoft will add monthly playtime limits to Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, ending the service’s long run of unlimited access for Xbox Game PassWinaero
4 сент., 16:44
🛠 Microsoft has introduced Project Zenith, a Windows 11 experience built for developer class devices with 64 GB or more of unified memory and more than 250 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The company says the goal is to give developers a ready to code setup with less distraction and faster access to essential tools.Project Zenith comes with preinstalled development tools, including Windows Terminal and Visual Studio Code pinned to the taskbar. Microsoft also preconfigures Windows settings for coding, such as showing file extensions, hidden files, and full file paths in File Explorer. It also enables long path support and turns off some interface clutter.The platform adds deeper WSL container integration and supports local AI workloads, including 30B plus parameter models run locally and unmetered. Microsoft says Project Zenith will debut on AMD Ryzen AIWinaeroMicrosoft unveils Project Zenith, a Windows 11 setup aimed at developersMicrosoft is pushing Windows deeper into developer workflows with Project Zenith, a new Windows 11 experience designed for developer class devices with 64Winaero
3 сент., 21:19
Mozilla has announced the addition of a built-in ad blocker for Firefox on iOS. This new feature allows users to block ads and user-identification code during page loading. Unlike the adblock-rust component built into the desktop version of Firefox, Firefox for iOS uses Content Blocker technology powered by Apple’s WebKit engine. To enable the ad blocker, a new setting has been added: Settings > Browsing > Ad Blocker. The feature is disabled by default.EasyList is used as the ad-filtering list, but the ad blocker operates in a soft mode, blocking only external ads. Embedded ads displayed directly by websites and ads in search results are not blocked. The ad blocker also does not affect sponsored content displayed on the New Tab page.
