AMD’s Performance Patch Now Available for Windows 11 23H2
AMD’s highly anticipated performance patch is here and ready to enhance your Windows 11 experience. Originally set to debut with the Windows 11 24H2 update this Fall, the patch has now been backported to Windows 11 23H2. This update, available through optional Windows Update KB5041587, delivers significant performance boosts for AMD processors from the Zen 3, Zen 4, and Zen 5 series, with some users reporting up to an 11% increase in performance, especially beneficial for gaming and heavy tasks.
Vivaldi Browser Update: Enhanced Tab Management
Vivaldi’s latest 6.9 update introduces new features for better tab management. Users can now rename individual tabs and tab stacks (groups) for easier organization. Additionally, files can be dragged directly from the Downloads Panel to any desired location. The update also improves functionality by allowing access to Synced Tabs from the Windows Panel, which shows all tabs open on other devices.
Microsoft Might Keep the Control Panel After All
Microsoft’s plans to phase out the Control Panel in favor of the Settings app might be on hold. Following user backlash, Microsoft updated its support documentation to indicate that while many Control Panel settings are migrating to the Settings app, the legacy Control Panel may stick around longer than initially expected. This is a relief for users who find the Settings app cumbersome and less comprehensive.
Firefox Introduces Automatic Picture-in-Picture Mode
Firefox has rolled out a feature that automatically enables Picture-in-Picture mode for videos. Available in Firefox Nightly, this setting allows videos to pop out into a floating window without manual intervention, enhancing multitasking capabilities by letting users continue watching videos while using other applications.
Windows 10 Start Menu Changes: Potential Ads on the Horizon
Windows 10 users may soon see ads in the Start Menu. Recent design changes include relocating the profile icon and hiding the sign-out button under a three-dot menu. The update also appears to promote Microsoft 365 subscriptions and OneDrive storage, potentially turning the Start Menu into an advertising space.
HP PCs to Include Google Essentials App
HP and Google are teaming up to pre-install the Google Essentials app on HP PCs. This app helps users discover and install Google products like Google Play Games, Photos, and Messages, and offers a two-month free trial of Google One with 100 GB of storage. While some might view this as bloatware, it can be easily uninstalled if not needed.
Windows Recall to Be an Opt-In Feature
Windows Recall, the feature designed to capture and store screenshots for later search, is set to return in October. Despite privacy concerns, Microsoft has decided to make it an opt-in feature, allowing users to opt out or uninstall it completely if they prefer not to use it.
Apple’s Ambitious AI Plans: Beyond Siri
Apple is working on a new AI project that aims to replace Siri with a more human-like AI personality. This initiative includes the development of a tabletop robot with a display and cameras. Apple is also integrating its in-house AI, Apple Intelligence, into iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, and is collaborating with OpenAI and potentially Google to enhance its AI capabilities across devices.
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