October 8, 2024 at 05:22AM Microsoft Edge Canary has added a new feature called Copilot Vision for webpage interpretation and assistance using natural language. Currently in testing, it appears at the bottom of the screen but isn’t fully functional. Users can enable it in Edge Canary settings, with Microsoft ensuring privacy of user data when … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 05:51PM Microsoft has introduced an updated version of the “Publish API for Edge extension developers,” increasing security for developer accounts and extension updates. As part of its Secure Future Initiative, the company is enhancing security by generating dynamic API keys, storing them as hashes, and expiring keys more frequently. The new … Read more
June 11, 2024 at 01:37PM The following are important security vulnerabilities related to Microsoft products such as Azure, Dynamics, Microsoft Edge, Windows, and Office, with some marked as critical. These include elevation of privilege, remote code execution, and information disclosure vulnerabilities. It is crucial to address these issues promptly to ensure system security. Based on … Read more
April 7, 2024 at 11:42AM Microsoft has introduced a Windows driver in the February updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, named UCPD.sys, which prevents users from manually changing the default browser using tools like SetUserFTA and SetDefaultBrowser. This driver locks down UserChoice Registry keys, affecting protocols and file associations. The change may relate to … Read more
April 5, 2024 at 01:40PM Microsoft has resolved the 0x80073cf2 error issue that affected Windows 10, version 22H2 systems when using the Sysprep tool after November updates. Admins can install the optional KB5035941 preview cumulative update to fix the problem. Alternatively, a temporary fix involving a PowerShell command to remove the Microsoft Edge package is … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 09:09AM A security flaw in Microsoft Edge browser, CVE-2024-21388, allowed attackers to covertly install browser extensions with broad permissions via a private API, impacting version 121.0.2277.83. The bug enabled installation of malicious extensions without user consent, posing a privilege escalation threat, emphasizing the need for balancing user convenience and security. Key … Read more
March 1, 2024 at 10:46AM Microsoft pulled the Edge 122.0.2365.63 update due to widespread “Out of Memory” errors reported by users. The issue primarily affected Windows 10 and 11 users, crashing the browser and displaying memory-related errors. The problem was linked to the Enhanced Web Protection feature and could be resolved by adjusting security settings. … Read more
February 13, 2024 at 03:28PM Microsoft has released the KB5034763 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2. It includes compliance with Europe’s Digital Markets Act and security updates. The update introduces no new features but focuses on bug fixes, including an improved weather experience and fixing known issues. See the BleepingComputer for detailed information. … Read more
January 24, 2024 at 05:29AM Microsoft has reported 0x80073cf2 errors for admins using the Sysprep tool to validate Windows 10 installations after recent updates. This issue affects Windows 10, version 22H2 systems in audit mode. A temporary workaround is available for affected Windows images by removing the problematic Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge package using a PowerShell command. Microsoft … Read more
January 11, 2024 at 02:41PM Microsoft is currently testing USB4 Version 2.0 support in Windows 11, allowing up to 80Gbps transfer speeds over USB Type-C cables. This latest USB standard is essential for higher-performance displays, hubs, docks, and storage devices. The company is also testing a new Windows Copilot option and sharing improvements in the … Read more