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General Software News, Updates & Discussions / Re: Windows 11 Insider Beta Ch...
Last post by Corrine - May 13, 2025, 11:44:58 AMAnnouncing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3964 (Beta Channel)
New Copilot+ PC experiences
Introducing the new agent in Settings
Last week, we announced a change to Settings designed to help solve one of the most common frustrations we heard: finding and changing settings on your PC. With this update to Settings, you will be able to simply describe what you need help with like, "how to control my PC by voice" or "my mouse pointer is too small" and the agent will recommend the right steps you can take to address the issue. An agent uses AI on your PC to understand your intent and with your permission, automate and execute tasks on your behalf. This experience is rolling out to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs with support for AMD- and Intel™-powered PCs coming soon. Please note that this experience works if your primary display language is set to English.
FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Settings > All other settings.
Intelligent text actions in Click to Do for AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs
We're introducing more intelligent text actions to enhance your Click to Do experience even further on AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs. Use WIN key + mouse-click or WIN + Q to select a text block and then drag to select the text that you want. You'll see options to Summarize, Create a bulleted list, or to help you Rewrite your text, so it sounds more causal, more formal, or more polished.
Click to Do leverages the capabilities of Phi Silica, the on-device Small Language Model (SLM) that is built right into Windows. Results from our local model will show directly inline and if you're happy with the rewrites you can copy them directly to your clipboard for use anywhere.
The intelligent text actions are available when your default language is set to English, at least 10 words are selected, and you're signed in with either a Microsoft account or Microsoft Entra account. You can learn more about using Click to Do here.
FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Desktop Environment > Click to Do.
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
[Click to Do (Preview)]
Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
[Start menu]
New Copilot+ PC experiences
Introducing the new agent in Settings
Last week, we announced a change to Settings designed to help solve one of the most common frustrations we heard: finding and changing settings on your PC. With this update to Settings, you will be able to simply describe what you need help with like, "how to control my PC by voice" or "my mouse pointer is too small" and the agent will recommend the right steps you can take to address the issue. An agent uses AI on your PC to understand your intent and with your permission, automate and execute tasks on your behalf. This experience is rolling out to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs with support for AMD- and Intel™-powered PCs coming soon. Please note that this experience works if your primary display language is set to English.
FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Settings > All other settings.
Intelligent text actions in Click to Do for AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs
We're introducing more intelligent text actions to enhance your Click to Do experience even further on AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs. Use WIN key + mouse-click or WIN + Q to select a text block and then drag to select the text that you want. You'll see options to Summarize, Create a bulleted list, or to help you Rewrite your text, so it sounds more causal, more formal, or more polished.
Click to Do leverages the capabilities of Phi Silica, the on-device Small Language Model (SLM) that is built right into Windows. Results from our local model will show directly inline and if you're happy with the rewrites you can copy them directly to your clipboard for use anywhere.
The intelligent text actions are available when your default language is set to English, at least 10 words are selected, and you're signed in with either a Microsoft account or Microsoft Entra account. You can learn more about using Click to Do here.
FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Desktop Environment > Click to Do.
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
[Click to Do (Preview)]
- For Windows Insiders using French or Spanish as their primary language on their PC, Click to Do will temporarily only provide Summarize, Create a bulleted list, Refine as intelligent text actions. Rewrite and its options, including Refine, will return in a future update.
- Dynamic Lighting compatible devices can now be safely removed using the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" taskbar icon.
- We're making it easy to find answers to common questions about your PC and Windows 11 with a dedicated FAQs section on the Settings > System > About page, providing quick and helpful insights for using your PC all in one place. Whether you're curious about system configuration, performance, or compatibility, this experience ensures you get the information you need for the frequently asked questions for those topics. We hope these FAQs will help you make informed decisions about your PC with ease.
Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
[Start menu]
- Fixed a few crashes impacting Start menu reliability for Insiders in recent flights.
- Fixed a deadlock which could occur when loading File Explorer Home, causing it to hang.
- Fixed an issue where Shared by and Activity information was missing in the tooltip when hovering over recent documents in File Explorer Home.
- Fixed an issue which could cause explorer.exe to crash when closing File Explorer.
- Fixed an issue which was causing voice access crashes when using Spanish.
- Fixed an issue where when using Tab and Shift + Tab to move keyboard focus around the taskbar, if you went backwards at least once you could get keyboard focus stuck on the taskbar frame, which would potentially lead screen readers to just say "pane".
- Fixed an issue which could cause the media controls in the preview windows for apps in the taskbar (that support it) to flicker.
- Fixed an issue where the Windows Spotlight flyout for "learn more about this picture" (when using it as your desktop background) might get stuck above other app windows.
- Fixed an issue causing live captions to crash in the previous build.
- Improved the colors used in MMC when items are selected, both generally, and when contrast modes are enabled.
- Fixed an underlying issue which could make some apps like Word hang when trying to print.
#22
Linux Help, News and Information / Fedora -- New Linux Distro to ...
Last post by Corrine - May 08, 2025, 05:15:58 PMThe Fedora Project has taken advantage of the new tar-based architecture to produce Windows Subsystem for Linux images beginning with Fedora 42.
See Fedora Linux is now an official WSL distro for additional information.
See Fedora Linux is now an official WSL distro for additional information.
#23
General Software News, Updates & Discussions / Pale Moon Version 33.7.1 Relea...
Last post by Corrine - May 06, 2025, 01:46:17 PMPale Moon has been updated to version 33.7.1. This is a bugfix and security update.
Changes/fixes:
Notes: *DiD This means that a fix is "Defense-in-Depth": It is a fix that does not apply to a (potentially) actively exploitable vulnerability in Pale Moon, but prevents future vulnerabilities caused by the same code, e.g. when surrounding code changes, exposing the problem, or when new attack vectors are discovered.
Pale Moon includes both 32- and 64-bit versions for Windows: Pale Moon for Windows downloads.
Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Pale Moon menu at the upper left of the browser window. Select About Pale Moon > Check for Updates.
Release Notes
Release Cycle
Changes/fixes:
- Fixed a crash dealing with BigInt in Javascript compilation.
- Updated NSS to 3.90.7 to pick up a security fix.
- Updated devtools to escape some more characters in "Copy as cURL" on POSIX operating systems. (*DiD).
Notes: *DiD This means that a fix is "Defense-in-Depth": It is a fix that does not apply to a (potentially) actively exploitable vulnerability in Pale Moon, but prevents future vulnerabilities caused by the same code, e.g. when surrounding code changes, exposing the problem, or when new attack vectors are discovered.
Pale Moon includes both 32- and 64-bit versions for Windows: Pale Moon for Windows downloads.
Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Pale Moon menu at the upper left of the browser window. Select About Pale Moon > Check for Updates.
Release Notes
Release Cycle
#24
Security Software Programs / Re: SpywareBlaster Updates
Last post by ky331 - May 05, 2025, 10:32:18 PMSpywareBlaster database update 5/5/2025
11 NEW items (IE/ActiveX)
10 NEW items (Edge/Scripts)
for a total of 19,460 items in database
After updating, be sure to manually enable all protection.
11 NEW items (IE/ActiveX)
10 NEW items (Edge/Scripts)
for a total of 19,460 items in database
After updating, be sure to manually enable all protection.
#25
General Software News, Updates & Discussions / Re: Windows 11 Insider DEV Cha...
Last post by Corrine - May 05, 2025, 10:30:18 PMAnnouncing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 (Dev Channel)
New features gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on
Energy saver now available in Microsoft Intune
We are bringing the ability to manage energy saver in Windows 11 to Microsoft Intune to allow IT administrators to control the energy saver settings on Windows 11 PCs through group policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) configurations.
This feature, when enabled, intelligently balances your battery use, so it can last longer between charges. It extends battery life by managing power usage efficiently. It limits background activity and reduces screen brightness, ensuring that devices consume less power while maintaining optimal performance. By automatically managing system processes and power usage, the energy saver group policy helps reduce overall energy consumption. This not only saves costs but also contributes to environmental sustainability.
IT administrators can activate the policy by using either method below:
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on
[Recall (Preview)]
We're introducing some improvements for managing HDR capabilities of your PC via under Settings > System > Display > HDR:
Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on
[Taskbar]
New features gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on
Energy saver now available in Microsoft Intune
We are bringing the ability to manage energy saver in Windows 11 to Microsoft Intune to allow IT administrators to control the energy saver settings on Windows 11 PCs through group policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) configurations.
This feature, when enabled, intelligently balances your battery use, so it can last longer between charges. It extends battery life by managing power usage efficiently. It limits background activity and reduces screen brightness, ensuring that devices consume less power while maintaining optimal performance. By automatically managing system processes and power usage, the energy saver group policy helps reduce overall energy consumption. This not only saves costs but also contributes to environmental sustainability.
IT administrators can activate the policy by using either method below:
- Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11
- Microsoft Intune Admin Center
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on
[Recall (Preview)]
- We're trying out different treatments of the UI in Recall including trying out different locations for snapshot actions and the timeline.
- We have adjusted the needy state pill under apps on the taskbar that need attention to be wider and more visible.
- Admins can now allow users to unpin specific pinned apps, ensuring they are not pinned again during the next policy refresh cycle. To enable this feature, use the new PinGeneration option. Learn more about configuring pinned apps on the taskbar.
We're introducing some improvements for managing HDR capabilities of your PC via under Settings > System > Display > HDR:
- We have changed the wording for "Use HDR" inside display capabilities to improve clarity on supported media types.
- On PCs with HDR displays, we have added the option to allow HDR video streaming even when HDR is off in settings.
- On PCs with Dolby Vision displays, we have added the option to toggle Dolby Vision mode independently from HDR. You can now enjoy HDR with Dolby Vision either on or off based on your preference.
Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Dev Channel with toggle on
[Taskbar]
- Fixed an underlying issue which was causing keyboard focus to get set to widgets in the taskbar on login, which could make widgets unexpectedly invoke.
- Fixed an issue where WIN + CTRL + wasn't working to cycle between windows of open apps for that position on the taskbar.
- Fixed an issue which could cause the startup sound not to play, though it was enabled.
- Fixed an issue which could cause unexpected scaling and window position changes after sleep/resume for some devices.
- Fixed an issue where after resetting your PC, taking subsequent cumulative updates may fail with error 0x800f081f.
#26
General Software News, Updates & Discussions / Re: Windows 11 Insider Beta Ch...
Last post by Corrine - May 05, 2025, 10:22:05 PMAnnouncing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3950 (Beta Channel)
REMINDER: Build 22635.5305 was the last update released to the Beta Channel based on Windows 11, version 23H2. All Insiders in the Beta Channel will be getting upgraded to Windows 11, version 24H2 soon. Until that happens, Insiders on Windows 11, version 23H2 in the Beta Channel can choose to upgrade to Windows 11, version 24H2 and this build today if they want.
New features gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
Energy saver now available in Microsoft Intune
We are bringing the ability to manage energy saver in Windows 11 to Microsoft Intune to allow IT administrators to control the energy saver settings on Windows 11 PCs through group policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) configurations.
This feature, when enabled, intelligently balances your battery use, so it can last longer between charges. It extends battery life by managing power usage efficiently. It limits background activity and reduces screen brightness, ensuring that devices consume less power while maintaining optimal performance. By automatically managing system processes and power usage, the energy saver group policy helps reduce overall energy consumption. This not only saves costs but also contributes to environmental sustainability.
IT administrators can activate the policy by using either method below:
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
[Recall (Preview)]
We're introducing some improvements for managing HDR capabilities of your PC via under Settings > System > Display > HDR:
Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
[Taskbar]
REMINDER: Build 22635.5305 was the last update released to the Beta Channel based on Windows 11, version 23H2. All Insiders in the Beta Channel will be getting upgraded to Windows 11, version 24H2 soon. Until that happens, Insiders on Windows 11, version 23H2 in the Beta Channel can choose to upgrade to Windows 11, version 24H2 and this build today if they want.
New features gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
Energy saver now available in Microsoft Intune
We are bringing the ability to manage energy saver in Windows 11 to Microsoft Intune to allow IT administrators to control the energy saver settings on Windows 11 PCs through group policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) configurations.
This feature, when enabled, intelligently balances your battery use, so it can last longer between charges. It extends battery life by managing power usage efficiently. It limits background activity and reduces screen brightness, ensuring that devices consume less power while maintaining optimal performance. By automatically managing system processes and power usage, the energy saver group policy helps reduce overall energy consumption. This not only saves costs but also contributes to environmental sustainability.
IT administrators can activate the policy by using either method below:
- Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11
- Microsoft Intune Admin Center
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
[Recall (Preview)]
- We're trying out different treatments of the UI in Recall including trying out different locations for snapshot actions and the timeline.
- We have adjusted the needy state pill under apps on the taskbar that need attention to be wider and more visible.
- Admins can now allow users to unpin specific pinned apps, ensuring they are not pinned again during the next policy refresh cycle. To enable this feature, use the new PinGeneration option. Learn more about configuring pinned apps on the taskbar.
We're introducing some improvements for managing HDR capabilities of your PC via under Settings > System > Display > HDR:
- We have changed the wording for "Use HDR" inside display capabilities to improve clarity on supported media types.
- On PCs with HDR displays, we have added the option to allow HDR video streaming even when HDR is off in settings.
- On PCs with Dolby Vision displays, we have added the option to toggle Dolby Vision mode independently from HDR. You can now enjoy HDR with Dolby Vision either on or off based on your preference.
Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
[Taskbar]
- Fixed an underlying issue which was causing keyboard focus to get set to widgets in the taskbar on login, which could make widgets unexpectedly invoke.
- Fixed an issue where WIN + CTRL + <number> wasn't working to cycle between windows of open apps for that position on the taskbar.
- Fixed an issue which could cause the startup sound not to play, though it was enabled.
- Fixed an issue which could cause unexpected scaling and window position changes after sleep/resume for some devices.
- Fixed an issue where after resetting your PC, taking subsequent cumulative updates may fail with error 0x800f081f.
#27
General Software News, Updates & Discussions / Re: Sysinternals Tools Updates
Last post by Corrine - May 05, 2025, 08:15:55 PMRDCMan v3.0 and Sysmon 1.3.6 for Linux
Learn about the latest updates to ProcDump for Linux and Sysmon for Linux
RDCMan v3.0
This update to RDCMan, a tool for managing and connecting to Remote Desktop sessions, implements Windows 11 Terminal Services client features, and adds a series of security and quality of life improvements, like seamless session resizing, keyboard navigation, IPv6 support, and modern cryptography.
Sysmon 1.3.6 for Linux
Sysmon 1.3.6 for Linux adds support for kernel 6.11 and newer.
Learn about the latest updates to ProcDump for Linux and Sysmon for Linux
RDCMan v3.0
This update to RDCMan, a tool for managing and connecting to Remote Desktop sessions, implements Windows 11 Terminal Services client features, and adds a series of security and quality of life improvements, like seamless session resizing, keyboard navigation, IPv6 support, and modern cryptography.
Sysmon 1.3.6 for Linux
Sysmon 1.3.6 for Linux adds support for kernel 6.11 and newer.
#28
Web News / Microsoft makes all new accoun...
Last post by winchester73 - May 04, 2025, 07:15:28 PMQuoteMicrosoft has announced that all new Microsoft accounts will be "passwordless by default" to secure them against password attacks such as phishing, brute force, and credential stuffing.
The announcement comes after the company started rolling out updated sign-in and sign-up user experience (UX) flows for web and mobile apps in March, optimized for passwordless and passkey-first authentication.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-makes-all-new-accounts-passwordless-by-default/
#29
General Software News, Updates & Discussions / Re: Windows 11 Taskbar Issues
Last post by Boz - May 02, 2025, 12:43:56 AMThis solution fixed the issue for me. The hide taskbar function worked all day today for me without a hitch. Thanks, again.
Maybe I'm wrong, but it sure seems like Microsoft should have been able to fix this issue by now, either with a warning, or the automatic disabling of "show flashing on taskbar apps" option when "Automatically hide the taskbar" is selected.
Maybe I'm wrong, but it sure seems like Microsoft should have been able to fix this issue by now, either with a warning, or the automatic disabling of "show flashing on taskbar apps" option when "Automatically hide the taskbar" is selected.
#30
Security Software Programs / Re: Malwarebytes Version 5 Upd...
Last post by Corrine - May 01, 2025, 05:42:40 PMMalwarebytes v5.3.0.186 component package 132.0.5253 released.
From MBAM 5.0.
Features and improvements
From MBAM 5.0.
Features and improvements
- Introduced a new Tray Menu with a modern design, quick-access shortcuts, and simplified navigation
- Integrated "Scan with Malwarebytes" into the modern Windows 11 right-click context menu
- Redesigned the Identity page for better clarity and ease of use
- Added a discreet animation to the active Real-Time Protection card on the Dashboard
- Enhanced the Dashboard experience for Teams users, who can now more easily add new devices to their subscription
- Added advanced settings to customize Brute Force Protection configuration
- Refreshed the Title Bar design to improve visual consistency and usability
- Fixed a crash caused by adding a trailing forward slash in duplicate allow list URLs
- Resolved a bug where Trusted Advisor UI broke after a trial ended without a scan ever being run
- Fixed an issue where the Browser Guard integration sometimes generated orphaned MbamBgNativeMsg.exe processes
- Fixed minor localization issues