Microsoft has released Edge 138, and it brings real upgrades to how you use your browser. One standout feature is the new AI-powered history search. You can now find past websites using rough words, synonyms, or even typos.
Your data stays private because the search runs on your device. This may take some time to appear for everyone.
You’ll also see better performance tips in the menu when Edge detects slowdowns. A new toggle in autofill settings lets Microsoft collect only field labels like "Email" or "First Name" to improve autofill.
There are fixes for broken automation tools, uneditable text fields, and six security flaws. Edge 139 is coming in early August.
Microsoft has released new Windows 11 for the Dev and Beta Channels. If you're in the Dev Channel, you'll get build 26200.5670, now officially marked as version 25H
Beta users receive build 26120.4520, still based on 24H2. Both versions share similar changes. A key highlight is 1Password integration, which now lets you use and save passkeys directly in 1Password via Windows Security.
This needs the 1Password beta app.
File Explorer also gets fixes for crashes and missing thumbnails on pinned items. Additionally, browser default settings in the EEA now auto-pin your new browser to Start and Taskbar unless disabled. Japanese voice access support is temporarily paused.
OneNote just got a big visual upgrade with Dynamic DPI support.
If you often switch between monitors, plug into external displays, or move between meetings, you’ll notice the difference right away.
OneNote now automatically adjusts to match the resolution of any screen you’re using. Microsoft promises it means no more blurry text or display issues. You can drag the OneNote window from one monitor to another, and everything stays sharp.
This means you can dock your laptop to a high-res monitor, and the app will adjust instantly. This brings OneNote in line with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, giving you the smooth multi-monitor experience you’ve come to expect.
There's a new driver update, as Nvidia has launched the RTX 5050 graphics card, targeting budget gamers with a $249 price.
The release coincides with the rollout of the WHQL-certified 576.88 Game Ready driver, which adds support for the new GPU and DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation in Diablo IV and Monster Hunter Wilds.
Alongside new features, Nvidia fixed several bugs, including black screens on some AMD Ryzen setups and freezing in Cyberpunk 2077 with DLSS Frame Generation enabled.
Ongoing issues include crashes in Cyberpunk 2077 Photo Mode and visual glitches in Battlefield 2042 and World of Warcraft. The 576.88 driver is now available via the Nvidia app and GeForce Experience.
Microsoft has released a big update for PowerToys with several improvements aimed at performance and customization.
You can now toggle the PowerToys system tray icon on or off directly from the settings, giving more control over visibility. The Command Palette has been upgraded with AOT support for all built-in extensions, faster loading, and better extensibility.
Color Picker gets a much-requested feature, which is assigning custom actions to different mouse buttons for quicker access.
Another notable change is that File Explorer add-ons are more stable, fixing PDF preview issues and text file crashes. Crop & Lock also gets UI polish, matching the system theme more cleanly.
Apple could challenge Windows dominance with cheaper laptops.
Apple is reportedly working on a budget-friendly MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip, the same processor used in the iPhone 16 Pro. This 13-inch MacBook would be the first to use an A-series chip instead of Apple’s M-series, marking a major shift in strategy.
By using the efficient A18 Pro, Apple could build a cheaper, fanless MacBook with long battery life and tight ecosystem integration, possibly undercutting Windows laptops and new Copilot+ PCs.
Expected to enter mass production in late 2025 or early 2026, the device may come in vibrant colors like Silver, Blue, Pink, and Yellow.
Microsoft built a new AI agent directly into the Windows Settings app. You can now type natural language queries, such as “turn on dark mode” or “disable notifications for Teams” into the Settings search box, and the AI will take you straight to the right option or even change it for you.
Under the hood, Microsoft tested different AI models. While the more powerful Phi model offered high accuracy, it was too slow.
So, they optimized a smaller, faster model called Mu. It struggled at first, dropping accuracy by half, but after training on 3.6 million samples and refining how it understands phrasing and ambiguity, it now performs nearly perfectly and responds in under 500 milliseconds.
If your query is short or vague, just llike just typing “brightness.”
If Office 2024 is showing up as an older version like Office 2021 in the app's backstage view, it's likely due to a licensing conflict when your Microsoft account has both versions tied to it.
This issue may also occur on PCs that came with Office pre-installed for corporate use.
To fix it, first make sure Office 2024 is fully updated. You can do this by checking for the latest updates through Microsoft’s official Office update page. If the problem still continues even after updating, you’ll need to delete a specific license folder.
Close all Office apps and go to this directory: %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Office\Licenses. Delete the folder named “5”. Then open any Office app again, sign in with your Microsoft account, and choose Office 2024 from the available list.
Firefox 140 is now rolling out to the stable channel, which comes with several useful features from the recent beta.
One of the new features is a new "Unload Tab" option. This means you can right-click on tabs to free up memory without closing them ideal for users with dozens of tabs open. You can also now add a custom search engine by right-clicking on a search bar or manually via settings.
By the way, if you're a Vertical tab user, you can resize pinned tabs using a new draggable divider.
On the downside, Pocket integration has been fully removed. This comes with features like tab grouping, bounce tracking protection, and a redesigned sidebar.
Microsoft will roll out the new Outlook for Windows to Microsoft 365 Education users starting January 2026.
A toggle will appear in the app, letting users switch from the classic version to the updated Outlook, which features a cleaner design and Copilot integration.
Microsoft says the new Outlook is worth it with new AI tools to help with writing, summarising, and managing emails and calendars more efficiently. You can also personalize the look with themes and use features like pinning and snoozing. And there's a Copilot theme too, as we pointed out recently.
Those not ready for the change can switch back to classic Outlook. Most users will see the toggle unless blocked by admin policies or if using a perpetual license.
Mayank Parmar
