Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
2023MAR07
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Microsoft will now preview the future of Windows with new Canary channel
The new Canary channel will preview major changes to Windows and will include builds that are available soon after Microsoft has built them.
Further reading:
- Microsoft is adding a Canary Channel to the Windows Insider Program, likely for Windows 12 testing - xda-developers.com
- Microsoft's new Windows 'Canary Channel' will test much earlier code, possibly for Windows 12 - windowscentral.com
- Windows Insider Gets Canary Channel for Bleeding-Edge Features - tomshardware.com
- Microsoft Edge Canary can now upscale videos using the power of AI and your GPU - windowscentral.com
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Amazon’s big dreams for Alexa fall short
Teams working on voice assistant hit hard by the largest cuts in company’s history.
Further reading:
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Cortana are 'dumb as a rock' - businessinsider.com
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Major Windows 11 update adds Notepad tabs, iPhone pairing, and a dash of AI
2023's first big update drop is a mix of app and UI changes for the 2022 Update.
Further reading:
- New Windows 11 update puts AI-powered Bing Chat directly in the taskbar - arstechnica.com
- 11 New Windows 11 Features You Need to Know About - lifehacker.com
- 4 Windows 11 accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use - digitaltrends.com
- New Windows 11 preview improves volume mixer, color management, and more - arstechnica.com
- You Can Try the New Windows 11 Volume Mixer Before It Comes Out - lifehacker.com
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This new TPM 2.0 security flaw could spell big trouble for "billions" of devices
"Billions" of devices could be in trouble, experts warn.
Further reading:
- Two security flaws in the TPM 2.0 specs put cryptographic keys at risk - techspot.com
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What’s really killing your laptop battery?
How to properly charge your computer.
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Outlook for Mac is now free to download
Microsoft is making its email client free for macOS users, removing the need for a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Further reading:
- Why Your Microsoft Outlook Email View Changed And How To Fix It - slashgear.com
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How to download from Google Drive
All you need to know about downloading from Google Drive.
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Google makes Magic Eraser available for non-Pixel phones, including iPhones
Last week, Google announced that its Pixel-exclusive Magic Eraser feature is coming to non-Pixel Android phones, and also iPhones. Well, that just happened, the feature is available to use.
Further reading:
- Google's cool Magic Eraser tool now accessible on any iPhone or Android phone, here is how - indiatoday.in
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Android Basics: 10 settings to immediately enable on your smartphone [Video]
So you've just bought a new phone. If it's an Android then you might want to immediately enable these settings to get more from your phone.
