June 14, 2021
#Repost, browser, Browsers, chrome, News

Google abandons plans to hide full URL in Chrome

For more than a year now, Google has been fighting to simplify the URL bar in Chrome, first hiding the http/https part of the URL, and then hiding the full URL, and only showing the domain name. With many malicious sites using specially crafted URLs to trick users into believing they are visiting a real […]

June 13, 2021
#Repost, Browsers, chrome, News, PWAs

Google is working on a more lavish PWA installation UI

Like Microsoft, Google is working on making the PWA experience as close to that of traditional apps as possible. Currently, the company is working on an improved PWA installation experience in Chrome, as can be seen in this screenshot from Techdows below: Unlike the older version, the new proposed UI features a large screenshot, which […]

June 12, 2021
0x8007139F, Error 0x80073D26, game, Microsoft, News, Xbox, Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft release out-of-band Cumulative Update to fix Error 0x80073D26 or 0x8007139F Xbox Game Pass game installation issue

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have been complaining of an issue where they get redirected to the Microsoft Store page for Gaming Services when they attempt to install or open an Xbox Game Pass game on their Windows 10 PC. Microsoft has identified the problem, which affects a small number of devices with Windows 10, version […]

June 10, 2021
Microsoft, Microsoft Teams, News

You can now easily create Tasks and To Dos from Microsoft Teams chats

Microsoft has rolled out the ability to easily create Tasks and To Dos in Microsoft Teams directly from your chats or channel posts. Users can identify tasks which arise from conversation e.g. can you check the TPS report, and then easily create a Microsoft To Do or Planner task. The feature is available when you […]

June 7, 2021
Microsoft, News, patent, patents, surface, under-display camera

Microsoft patents a unique Under-Display Camera solution for phones and Surface tablets

2022 will be the year Under-Display Cameras enter the mainstream, but companies are still facing the challenge of meeting expectations regarding camera quality from the front-facing camera. Microsoft has patented a unique solution which they call a Logo Camera. Their solution would use an array of 4 cameras, and uniquely each camera would only be […]

June 4, 2021
apple, iPad Pro, MagSafe, News

The next iPad Pro may support the iPhone’s MagSafe charging

The best feature of the iPhone 12 is its MagSafe connector, which takes the difficulty and uncertainly of positioning the wireless charging puck away. Today Bloomberg reports that this will also enable Apple to offer MagSafe charging on the iPad Pro, where previously it would have been impossible to position the charger precisely enough to […]

May 30, 2021
#Repost, browser, Browsers, Edge, Microsoft, News

Microsoft Edge 91 will finally let you disable the “recommended browser settings” prompt, and not a minute too soon

Microsoft is pretty far from winning the browser war, which means the company is constantly urging users to switch to Edge and Bing, to the annoyance of most people who have long ago made their choice. In the latest stable version of Edge, Edge 91, Microsoft is finally offering users a way to disable such […]

May 29, 2021
#Repost, app, Microsoft, Microsoft Teams, News

Microsoft Teams meeting hosts will soon be able to lower all raised hands

Meetings are often about resolving differences, but there comes a time when you have to move on to the next issues, and with a coming update to Microsoft Teams it will soon be easier to do just that. Microsoft Teams will soon allow meeting organizers and presenters to lower raised hands during a Teams meeting. […]

May 27, 2021
Browsers, cashback, coupons, Edge, historical price trends, Microsoft, News

Microsoft Edge can now offer you cashback from thousands of retailers

Microsoft’s Edge browser already offers an amazing coupon service, but today Microsoft has taken things to the next level with two new features designed to help shoppers save money. Cashback with Microsoft Edge and Bing Today Microsoft announced that that they are bringing Bing Rebates to Microsoft Edge. By shopping on Bing.com buyers can shop […]

May 24, 2021
#Repost, Microsoft, News, soft keyboard, windows 10, Windows 10 Build 21337

These are some of the background images you can apply to your Touch Keyboard in Windows 10 21H2

We reported in March that the Windows 10 Touch Keyboard is set to get a number of personalization options in Windows 10 21H2, ie the Sun Valley update. Discovered by Windows enthusiast Albacore, it appears Microsoft will be offering Windows 10 users to adjust: The size and scale of the soft keyboard. Set a background […]

May 23, 2021
#Repost, Microsoft, News, news and interest, windows 10, Windows 10 20H2

Microsoft’s new News and Interest taskbar reportedly rolling out to more people

The most interesting new Windows 10 feature is the new News and Interest taskbar which is coming to Windows 10 20H2 and 2004. While the feature has been rolling out since April Microsoft is taking a measured approach and broad availability was set to only occur in the coming months, however. Now WindowsLatest reports that […]

May 21, 2021
#Repost, browser, Browsers, Edge, Edge canary, News

Microsoft expands Edge’s text-selection mini-menu to regular pages in Edge Canary

Microsoft has a mini-menu with useful commands available when you select text in Edge, but till now the feature was only available when viewing PDFs. In the latest version of Edge Canary, the feature is now also available on regular web pages. The mini-menu contains useful features such as a dictionary look-up. It can however […]

May 19, 2021
Google, Google I/O, Google Meet, Google Workspace, News

Google announce new Google Meet features at Google I/O

Google has announced new Google WorkSpace features at Google I/O which includes a number of new features and integrations for the Google Meet messaging app. At the heart of the improvement is Smart Canvas, Google’s new platform which allows apps to be smarter and more flexible, especially when it comes to app collaboration. It for […]

May 18, 2021
#Repost, accessory, apple, beats, beats studio buds, News

Leaked Apple Beats Studio Buds do not have a stem

Apple’s own apps have once again leaked unannounced and upcoming hardware. Today’s release of iOS 14.6 RC includes resources that reveal Apple will soon release new Beats Studio Buds, which resembles Samsung or Sony Truly Wireless Headphones than Apple’s usual AirPods. The buds combine the curves of the AirPods Pro with a geometric design reminiscent […]

May 17, 2021
#Repost, Microsoft, News, sun valley, windows 10, Windows 10X

Evidence Microsoft is porting Windows 10X features to Windows 10 ‘Sun Valley’

We have heard recently that Microsoft is cancelling their Windows 10X project to focus instead on Windows 10, in particular their coming Sun Valley update, which is expected to give the OS a major UI refresh. Now some evidence has emerged that Microsoft is working rapidly to port the UI improvements in Windows 10X to […]

May 15, 2021
#Repost, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, News, Office, SharePoint, sharepoint admin centre

Microsoft is rolling out a new homepage insights dashboard for SharePoint admin centre

Microsoft has announced that they are rolling out a new homepage insights dashboard for the SharePoint admin centre. In the SharePoint admin centre, SharePoint admins will now notice an all-new home page dashboard that enables administration at a glance with actionable charts and insights as cards. This new dashboard is customizable—you can add, remove and […]

May 14, 2021
#Repost, Immersive Reader, Microsoft

Immersive Reader is now fully available on Sharepoint pages and news posts

Microsoft today announced the rollout of Immersive Reader to SharePoint pages and news posts has been completed. The Immersive Reader uses proven techniques to improve reading and writing for people regardless of their age or ability. This feature will be available on all modern pages and news posts except for home pages. Viewers of SharePoint […]

May 13, 2021
dvd screen saver, easter egg, Google, News

New Google Search ‘DVD Screensaver’ Easter Egg will have you waiting for a corner hit

In 2018 a twitch stream of the DVD logo bouncing around the screen attracted hundreds of thousands of people, waiting for the elusive corner hit that happens in less than 2% of collisions. Today Google brought a bit of that ‘watch paint dry’ magic to the web, with a new Google Search Easter Egg. If […]

May 12, 2021
HTC Vive, News, VR

HTC VIVE has launched two new VR headsets at its VIVECON 2021 event

HTC VIVE has launched two new VR headsets formally at its VIVECON 2021 event – HTC’s global VR conference which took place today. The first headset, the HTC VIVE Pro 2 is a more consumer-focused head-mounted display- providing a PC VR experience that is sharp, precise, and immersive. The second headset is the HTC VIVE […]

May 10, 2021
apple, News, privacy

After kneecapping Facebook and Google, Apple launches paid search ad unit

Apple recently started enforcing their App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature with the rollout in iOS 14.5. This feature would theoretically prevent companies from running personalized ads in their apps unless users opt-in, something only 4% of users have reportedly done. This could potentially significantly reduce the efficacy of ads run by companies such as Google […]

Author: Surur

Google abandons plans to hide full URL in Chrome

Google is working on a more lavish PWA installation UI

Microsoft release out-of-band Cumulative Update to fix Error 0x80073D26 or 0x8007139F Xbox Game Pass game installation issue

You can now easily create Tasks and To Dos from Microsoft Teams chats

Microsoft patents a unique Under-Display Camera solution for phones and Surface tablets

The next iPad Pro may support the iPhone’s MagSafe charging

Microsoft Edge 91 will finally let you disable the “recommended browser settings” prompt, and not a minute too soon

Microsoft Teams meeting hosts will soon be able to lower all raised hands

Microsoft Edge can now offer you cashback from thousands of retailers

These are some of the background images you can apply to your Touch Keyboard in Windows 10 21H2

Microsoft’s new News and Interest taskbar reportedly rolling out to more people

Microsoft expands Edge’s text-selection mini-menu to regular pages in Edge Canary

Google announce new Google Meet features at Google I/O

Leaked Apple Beats Studio Buds do not have a stem

Evidence Microsoft is porting Windows 10X features to Windows 10 ‘Sun Valley’

Microsoft is rolling out a new homepage insights dashboard for SharePoint admin centre

Immersive Reader is now fully available on Sharepoint pages and news posts

New Google Search ‘DVD Screensaver’ Easter Egg will have you waiting for a corner hit

HTC VIVE has launched two new VR headsets at its VIVECON 2021 event

After kneecapping Facebook and Google, Apple launches paid search ad unit

Google abandons plans to hide full URL in Chrome

List of New Anime Series & Movies Coming to Netflix in 2021

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