Windows 11 Build 23440 lets you hide the date and time in the system tray
Microsoft today rolled out a new Windows 11 build to Insiders in the Canary Channel that brings Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) to plugged in devices.
Insiders on the Dev Channel aren’t missing out though, as Windows 11 Build 23440 arrives today, with a decent amount of new features and fixes for testers in that channel.
Experimental Windows 11 build brings Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) to plugged in devices
Two weeks ago, Microsoft released a Windows 11 build to the Dev Channel which came with Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) -- an energy-saving feature that works by dimming areas of the screen depending on the content that is being viewed. It was supposed to be something that would benefit all, including desktop users.
Shortly afterwards, Microsoft backtracked, and said the feature wouldn’t be available to desktops after all. From today, Canary Channel Build 25346 introduces CABC support for laptops and 2-in-1’s that are plugged into a charger.
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You can now run Windows 11 from a live disk -- no installation required -- here's how
Linux live disks provide a convenient and versatile solution for trying out various distributions without the need for installation. These bootable USB drives or CD/DVDs allow users to run a fully functional operating system directly from the removable media before committing to a full installation.
If you prefer Microsoft's operating system, it is now possible to create a live disk for Windows 11 -- fantastic news for anyone uncertain about whether the new OS will suit their needs and would like to try it first.
Microsoft adds a new photo gallery to File Explorer in Windows 11
Arriving just in time for the weekend, the latest Windows 11 flight for Insiders in the Dev Channel comes with a new feature which will be appreciated by a lot of users.
Build 23435 introduces Gallery, a new addition to File Explorer, which is designed to make it easier to browse your photo collection.
Windows 8 2023 Edition could be the perfect Microsoft operating system
In 2012, Microsoft introduced Windows 8, an operating system conceived as a response to the rise of mobile computing and the increasing popularity of tablets and smartphones. The aim was to provide a unified operating system that would offer a seamless experience across devices, with a focus on touch-based interactions.
It flopped badly, and will forever be remembered as an ambitious but flawed attempt to redefine the user experience in the age of portable computing. But what if it was simply ahead of its time? If you’ve wondered what the tiled OS might look like if it was released today, Windows 8 2023 Edition is the answer.
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Stealth Browser gives cyber-investigators safe and anonymous access to the dark web
In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, professionals constantly seek new methods to gather intelligence and stay ahead of cybercriminals. One crucial source of information lies within the dark web, a realm notorious for its potential hazards to both investigators and their organization's infrastructure.
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Windows 11 Mobile is everything a phone operating system should be
Microsoft made a significant investment in Windows 10 Mobile, including acquiring Nokia to produce its own handsets. Despite the strengths of the tiled mobile operating system, it was unable to compete with the dominant iOS and Android platforms. While Windows 10 became a successful operating system for PCs and tablets, Microsoft was eventually abandon its mobile ambitions
As Windows 11 gradually replaces Windows 10, the question remains whether it would perform better than its predecessor in the mobile space.
Windows 10 vs. Windows 10X vs. Windows 11: A triple comparison
If you’re running a modern version of Windows, you'll either be on Windows 10 or Windows 11. For a while though, Microsoft was working on Windows 10X, a version of the OS designed for modern PCs.
Windows 10X was built from scratch on top of "Windows Core OS" and aimed to do away with legacy features and offer a simplified Windows experience. It was cancelled in 2021, although leaked builds did give us an idea of how it would look and what it would offer.
Kodi forum breach exposes user data
A breach of the Kodi user forum has exposed the personal data of over 400,000 users. The web-based MyBB admin console was accessed -- on February 16 and February 21 2023 -- and the team says it first became aware of this when a dump of the forum's database was found for sale on an internet forum.
The database dump contains a wide range of user data, including names, email addresses, IP addresses, and passwords. The data was accessed using the account of a trusted but currently inactive member of the forum admin team.
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 23430
As well as a new Windows 11 build for Insiders on the bleeding edge Canary Channel, Microsoft has rolled out a new flight for testers on the Dev Channel.
New features here include a change to how urgent and important notifications are handled when 'do not disturb' is turned on -- users will have the option to click a 'view notification' button.
Microsoft releases experimental Windows 11 Build 25336
Windows Insiders have been made to wait all week for a new Windows 11 build, but arriving in time for the weekend comes a new flight on the experimental Canary Channel.
Build 25336, which is also available for Insiders with Arm64 devices, comes with a couple of changes and improvements.
Ghostwriter: The AI-powered writing assistant for Microsoft Office [Q&A]
ChatGPT, OpenAI's flagship product, is a generative language model that is capable of generating natural language responses to a wide variety of prompts. Microsoft is bringing this AI functionality to many of its products, including Microsoft 365, but another company is already offering a powerful ChatGPT add-in for Microsoft Office.
We spoke to Ghostwriter's creator Patrick Husting about his product and plans for the future.
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