Microsoft today explained the context menu and share menu improvements coming in Windows 11. The context menu is one of the most popular features on Windows, but it had its flaws. Microsoft is fixing them in Windows 11 with following changes and improvements: Common commands are placed right next to where the menu is invoked. “Open” and “Open with” are grouped … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains the context menu and share menu improvements coming in Windows 11
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Microsoft explains the design improvements in Windows 11
In a blog post on Medium, the Microsoft Design team explained their design goals for Windows 11. They note the designs for Windows 11 is focused on people, how computing can empower them, and what they love. This involved 85+ research studies and tens of thousands of testing rounds, and engagement with long-time Windows fans and also new customers who wanted Windows to be … [Read more...] about Microsoft explains the design improvements in Windows 11
Second set of benchmarks find Windows 11 performance improvements, possible due to better Big.little support
Yesterday we reported that a set of benchmarks showed that Windows 11 was up to 15% faster than Windows 10. Today we have Hot Hardware posting their own set of benchmarks, which appear to show the same boost in performance. The site specifically tested to see if the improvements were apparent with Intel’s Lakefield architecture, which features a Big.little architecture … [Read more...] about Second set of benchmarks find Windows 11 performance improvements, possible due to better Big.little support
Windows 11 will bring multi-monitor improvements
Windows is not particularly well known for dealing with connecting and disconnecting additional monitors, and in particular, having to re-arrange your app windows all over again when you connect your laptop to your desktop monitors. Microsoft aims to fix that in Windows 11, with some new options in the display management settings showing up. The OS will now remember … [Read more...] about Windows 11 will bring multi-monitor improvements
Microsoft Edge is getting new security improvements on Windows 10
Microsoft is working on two new security features for Chromium Edge – Automatic HTTPS and Windows Hello authentication for saved passwords. Currently, when you type URLs into the address bar, Edge attempts to open the insecure HTTP version of the website before redirecting users to the HTTPS (if available). Starting with version 92, Microsoft Edge will automatically connect … [Read more...] about Microsoft Edge is getting new security improvements on Windows 10
Vivaldi browser adds speed improvements and support for Macs with Apple Silicon
Privacy-focused web browser Vivaldi has been updated this week with a great enhancement for M1 Mac users. The popular Chromium-based browser is now fully compatible with the Apple Silicon platform, which means that the application now runs natively on ARM Macs powered with the M1 chip. Version 3.7 of Vivaldi is the first stable release with support for Apple Silicon Macs. As … [Read more...] about Vivaldi browser adds speed improvements and support for Macs with Apple Silicon
Scorewriter MuseScore 3.6 Released with New Fonts, Improvements
MuseScore, free open-source sheet music player and editor, released the new major version 3.6 with many new features, improvements and bug-fixes. New features in MuseScore 3.6 include: New default notation fonts “Leland” New default text font “Edwin” New dialog suggests trying out the new engraving defaults Automatic score ordering and bracketing Automatic … [Read more...] about Scorewriter MuseScore 3.6 Released with New Fonts, Improvements
Qualcomm details the Snapdragon 888 processor improvements
Yesterday, at the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020 event, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 888 processor. The Snapdragon 888 5G processor will come with improved CPU and GPU performance, integrated 5G modem with support for both sub-6 and mmWave, and more. Today, Qualcomm detailed the features of this Snapdragon 888 processor, read about them below. Snapdragon 888 Key … [Read more...] about Qualcomm details the Snapdragon 888 processor improvements
Windows 10 will now get features and improvements in a new way
With Windows 10 version 2004 or newer, Microsoft added a new item called “Windows Feature Experience Pack“. This can be found under Windows Specifications in Settings > About and it will now include shell components to enable new features in the OS faster. Currently, Windows 10 Settings app doesn’t provide much of a clue as to why the ‘Experience Pack’ exists in your … [Read more...] about Windows 10 will now get features and improvements in a new way
Microsoft delivers visual quality improvements to the Windows Mixed Reality VR platform
Microsoft worked with HP and Valve for the development of HP Reverb G2 VR headset. During this development, Microsoft made some visual quality improvements to the Windows Mixed Reality VR platform. In addition to the HP Reverb G2 VR headset, these improvements are available for all the existing Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets as well. Read about the new improvements … [Read more...] about Microsoft delivers visual quality improvements to the Windows Mixed Reality VR platform