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Every version of Windows is someday reaching its end of life. For Windows 11, that is after two years for consumer-based editions of the operating system.

A few things may happen when a version of Windows 11 reaches end of life:

Apple has announced the iPhone 16 series. Here's everything you need to know about the most anticipated phones of 2024.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus

Let's start with the regular versions. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus now have an Action button (instead of the silent/mute switch), which was previously exclusive to the Pro versions. In addition to this, both of the non-Pro models have gained a macro lens for the rear camera array.

Firefox 115 is the last version of the Firefox web browser that is compatible with several old versions of Windows or macOS. This affects Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, and macOS 10.12 to 10.14.

Any attempt to install Firefox 116 or newer on these devices is unsuccessful.

Tired of seeing irrelevant news topics on Microsoft Edge's New Tab page? Well, there is an easy fix for that.

Every month, dozens of articles appear online that reveal how much the usage of a particular version of Windows has grown or fallen. Most use Steam data and the data that Statcounter provide to back up the claims.

If you run extensions in Google Chrome, you may one day find yourself without access to some of them. This is true for third-party extensions, but also some extensions that Google created for Chrome.

What is happening? Google is changing the extensions system for Google Chrome. Old extensions that are not updated to the new system won't work anymore. These will be deactivated and eventually removed from the browser.

Microsoft Exchange Servers play an important role in corporate communications. They are also not immune from issues such as accidental or intentional mailbox deletions, which can lead to a significant amount of data loss. The intentional or unintentional removal of a mailbox may erase vital information and eliminate crucial lines of communication within a business.

The 2024 feature update for Windows 11 is a confusing one. Released already for Copilot+ PCs, it is still unclear when it is going to basically all existing Windows 11 devices.

Only ARM-based PCs are Copilot+ PCs at the time of writing. Intel and AMD have not released their new lines of processors yet.

A report suggests that a major advertising company has used the microphone of devices to spy on users to deliver targeted ads. A report published by 404 Media spills the beans about the controversy.

The article is behind a paywall, but here's what it talks about.

Mozilla has released Firefox 130 Stable today. The new version of Firefox introduces several new features, including the already reviewed automatic Picture-in-Picture mode, improvements to the browser's translate feature, and a new Firefox Labs section for trying out new features early.

The new version fixes security issues on top of that. There is also Firefox 130 for Android, and the new Firefox 131 Beta / Dev, and Firefox 132 Nightly. Last but not least, it is the last round of updates for Firefox 115 ESR as it is being replaced by Firefox 128 ESR after this release.

Microsoft is once again shifting things around and making things confusing for users of its products. After the Microsoft Teams debacle, it is now renaming the Remote Desktop app to the Windows app on some platforms.

On Windows, it is launching the Windows App without replacing classic remote desktop apps, at least for now it seems.

Google has tweaked how application updates are downloaded from the official Google Play Store. While it does not guarantee lightning speeds, the change should improve downloading for many Android users.

The details:

Each time you delete a file from your computer, you probably think that file is gone for good. In reality, though, it will more than likely have traces hanging around on your hard drive for anybody with the right tools to recover and access it. Clearing space simply doesn’t cut it; it's all about privacy protection and threat mitigation. Would you like to know why?

Microsoft is currently preparing a second version of its controversial AI-feature Recall. The company hopes to get it right this time.

A look back: when Microsoft announced Recall

A quick refresher. Microsoft unveiled Recall back in May when it showcased the new Copilot+ breed of PCs. Recall was the major feature of Copilot+ PCs.

Microsoft is currently preparing a second version of its controversial AI-feature Recall. The company hopes to get it right this time.

A look back: when Microsoft announced Recall

A quick refresher. Microsoft unveiled Recall back in May when it showcased the new Copilot+ breed of PCs. Recall was the major feature of Copilot+ PCs.