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Downloading files using Microsoft Edge should soon be safer than ever thanks to a new update. The company has announced that the newest build of its web browser will feature some improved security tools as it looks to ensure users stay safe online. This includes upgrades for how certain file types are monitored and secured, as Microsoft continues to make Edge a more attractive proposal for users around the world ahead of the release of Windows 11 . We've put together a list of the best anonymous browsers around These are the best VPN services on the market Also check out our roundup of the best proxy Edge protection Among the new features for Edge 94 is a block on mixed content downloads, hopefully helping secure users from malware or other malicious files lurking online. The company says that going forward, secure pages will only download files hosted on other secure pages. Downloads hosted on "non-secure" (aka non-HTTPS) pages will be … [Read more...] about Microsoft Edge now stops you from downloading dodgy files

Microsoft is working on a pair of upgrades for collaboration platform Teams that will afford users an additional measure of customization. As per two new entries in the company’s product roadmap, Teams will soon allow users to hide their own video feed during calls and, conversely, to pin it to the screen . The two new options will cater to different user preferences, Microsoft suggested. The ability to conceal one’s own video feed is said to “help reduce distractions”, while the option to pin the feed lets users position themselves alongside co-workers on-screen, if they are so inclined. We've built a list of the best business webcams around Here's our list of the best VoIP services out there Check out out list of the best headsets for conference calls right now Both new features are still currently under development, but are scheduled to roll out to all users by the end of November. Microsoft Teams update Since the start of the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Teams update will fix a common video conferencing complaint

Microsoft is working on an update for its Outlook email service that will give users more options for composing messages on Android devices. According to a new entry in the company’s product roadmap, Outlook users will soon be able to dictate email messages, as well as calendar appointment and meeting content, instead of relying on their touchscreen keyboard. Already available for desktop and iOS devices, Outlook speech-to-text functionality is set to be extended to Android by the end of the month. Here's our list of the best email clients right now We've built a list of the best email marketing software on the market Check out our list of the best email hosting providers around Speech-to-text in Outlook Once dictation mode is live, users will be able to activate the feature by tapping on the microphone icon above the keyboard. A large blue version of the same icon indicates the mode is active and the user can begin to dictate. There … [Read more...] about Microsoft Outlook will soon give you a new way to compose messages on the fly

For several years now, Microsoft has been asserting that any company making Android phones owes it money, because Microsoft has patents that cover various aspects of those phones. Last week, the company said that the Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn, which makes 40 percent of consumer electronics worldwide including a variety of Android and Chrome-powered products, had agreed to license its patents. Today, the company announced a patent-licensing deal with another huge Asian electronics company: Chinese telecom ZTE. ZTE has its origins as a Chinese state-run enterprise, and today it is one of the world's largest handset makers—the fourth largest producer in the world. The company makes a whole lot of Android-powered smartphones and tablets . It's also an enthusiastic gatherer of patents, and has been listed as the world's #1 patent filer in 2012. For all its growth, ZTE struggled financially last year, as US lawmakers expressed concerns about the security … [Read more...] about Microsoft licenses second huge handset maker in a week, China’s ZTE

The Microsoft Fall 2021 event is over and we saw lots of incredible new devices, but one of our favorite new offerings from Microsoft isn't a device, it's the Surface Adaptive Kit, which we got to see up close at a press event earlier this week in New York City. The Surface Adaptive Kit features several sets of adhesive bump labels to provide better touch sensing for key caps, including translucent labels that don't obscure the keys, port indicator labels, and opener support for those with motor disabilities. During the Microsoft Fall 2021 event, Kris Hunter, principle director of Devices UX Research and Accessibility, and Dave Dame, Director of Accessibility for Devices, demonstrated how the Surface Adaptive Kit can be used to do everything from identify ports to assisting users in opening their devices using pull tabs and lanyards. "It's not simply about creating accessible technology," said Dame, who has cerebral palsy, "it's about what the person can achieve and … [Read more...] about Surface Adaptive Kit shows Microsoft is serious about accessibility

Microsoft announced in a blogpost that it has acquired video-sharing platform Clipchamp for an undisclosed amount. Clipchamp has become a popular video-editing and sharing app since its debut in 2013, as it can be  used within a web browser and clips can be easily shared to other platforms. With the release of Windows 11 due on October 5, there’s a big focus on gaming for this upgrade, thanks to the dedicated Xbox app, the redesigned Microsoft Store, and certain features that enable HDR gaming. With this in mind, the acquisition could lead to a promising opportunity for users and gamers to easily share content across Windows and Xbox. Soothing sounds are coming to themes in Windows 11 Find out where to buy Windows 10 Here’s why Parallels 17 will help Mac students use Windows 11 Who is Clipchamp? Based in Australia, Clipchamp has a free and paid subscription service that allows you to clip and export videos to different platforms, such … [Read more...] about Microsoft could supercharge sharing clips in Windows 11 with Clipchamp acquisition

BARCELONA, Spain—Microsoft continues to solidify Windows Phone's mid-range lineup with the announcement today of the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL. The core stats of the phones are typical for mid-range phones: 1GB RAM, 8GB storage (expandable with microSD), quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processors. The RAM is an important upgrade from the current models in this price bracket, the Lumia 630 and 635; these only have 512MB, which limits their software compatibility. Both phones sport 1280×720 screens, again an upgrade from the 854×480 of the 630/635. In another important upgrade over the 630/635, both include proximity and ambient light sensors. They also add digital compasses and support the SensorCore platform, enabling them to somewhat function as pedometers. Their major differences are in their displays and their cameras. The 640 has a 5-inch 294 ppi screen, an 8MP autofocus rear camera with a 28mm f/2.2 autofocus lens, LED flash, and support for 1080p30 … [Read more...] about Microsoft buffs its mid-range with Lumia 640, 640 XL

Microsoft may be set to release a new Surface Pro X running Windows 11 on ARM this month at its Surface event on September 22. The latest news comes from an Energy Star Certification for a new Microsoft Windows Surface Pro X device that says it can run both Windows 10 and Windows 11, running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon SQ2 processor with eight cores and 16 threads. While most of the information contained on the certification, originally spotted by Windows Latest , relates to the device's power consumption (for obvious reasons) there are a couple of things worth noting beyond the baseline specs for the device. Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 Toward the bottom of the listing, the certification lists a certification date of August 5, 2021, with a "Date Available On Market" of September 7, 2021, which was obviously two weeks ago. This is likely a preliminary date for the earliest the device could have been on the market when the device was submitted for certification. … [Read more...] about New Microsoft Surface Pro X documents suggest an imminent launch

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Home / News / Apps More immersive experience Google could soon make it easier to view your recent search results and current tab at the same time. Jay Bonggolto 27 Sep 2021 0 Source: Chris Wedel/Android Central What you need to know Google Chrome looks set to add a new feature to easily browse your search results in a side panel. The new capability will let you view your current tab and recent search results without having to open a new tab. Chrome's sidebar search has been spotted in the latest build of Chrome Canary. Google is reportedly developing a new Chrome feature that will allow you to open your recent search results in a sidebar. The experimental feature, dubbed "Side search," appears to be similar to Microsoft Edge's sidebar search feature. As per 9to5Google , the experimental feature opens a sidebar to the left of your … [Read more...] about Google Chrome looks set to improve on one of Microsoft Edge’s best features

After getting my hands on the new OLED-screen version of the Nintendo Switch , one major upgrade stood out to me as a game-changer, and it wasn't the larger, richer OLED screen. At a small hands-on (and masks-on) preview event for both the OLED Switch and the upcoming game Metroid Dread , I had about an hour to play with the new hardware in handheld mode. It was immediately obvious that the new screen is a big deal. It's bigger, the bezels are slimmer, and of course, the OLED display looks great compared to the original, which can appear washed out, especially compared to super bright iPhone and iPad screens. Get the CNET Windows Report newsletter Get smarter with the latest Microsoft news, reviews and advice on Windows PCs. Delivered Wednesdays. The Joy-Con controllers are the same, and the body is almost the same size, but the better screen-to-bezel ratio made it feel like a more modern device. Internally, it's the same Nvidia Tegra X1 processor and … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch OLED hands-on: The best upgrade may not be the screen