Articles about Native support

Foxit brings its PDF editor with AI assistant to Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 PCs

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Foxit has announced that its PDF Editor and Editor Pro with AI Assistant now natively support PCs powered by Snapdragon processors. This aims to enhance the performance and capabilities of Foxit’s PDF solutions, particularly for users of Dell’s latest devices that utilize Snapdragon processors.

Native Snapdragon support allows software like Foxit’s PDF Editor to fully leverage the hardware’s capabilities without relying on emulation or translation layers. This not only improves performance but also enhances compatibility and battery life. Users of Snapdragon-powered PCs will experience faster rendering, more efficient processing, and a smoother overall user experience when working with PDF documents.

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Microsoft uses open source to kill WinRAR by adding native .rar support to Windows 11

WinRAR

Microsoft is set to bring an exciting update to Windows 11, offering native support for a wider range of archive formats. In a move to enhance compression capabilities, a future Windows 11 update will integrate the libarchive open-source project into the operating system. This update means that users can enjoy improved performance when working with popular archive formats such as tar, 7-zip, rar, gz, and more.

The addition of .rar support in Windows 11 is particularly noteworthy. RAR is a widely used archive format known for its efficient compression algorithms. With native .rar compatibility, Windows 11 eliminates the need for users to install separate extraction tools or software specifically designed for this format. This update streamlines workflows and offers greater convenience, allowing users to manage their files effortlessly within the Windows 11 environment.

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