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Microsoft Weekly + 5 cool features to try in Windows 11 previews + World Backup Day deals

Issue #256

Author

Steven Parker
April 02, 2023

I hope you had a great week, meanwhile here's a recap of our most recent news, as well as the Microsoft Weekly, and some World Backup Day deals that we scoured the web for and covered... we hope you take a look! Have a good one! Cheers, Steve.

Here are five cool Windows 11 features to try in preview builds

If you are new to the Windows Insider Program or want to join, here are five cool features (announced and hidden) to test in Windows 11 preview builds from Canary, Dev, and other channels.

Some alleged system requirements for Microsoft's Next Valley (Windows 12) are here

According to a new report, some early system requirements for Next Valley, which is what the successor to Windows 11 is referred to as, may be here. However, at the moment, there isn't much to go by.

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 12 rumors, Windows 11 secrets, and Windows 7 support

The latest edition of Microsoft Weekly packs news items related to "Windows 12" leaks, some hidden capabilities in Windows 11, and a bunch of app updates, with a sprinkle of Windows 7 news.

Software updates

iOS 16.4 is out with new emojis, voice isolation for cellular calls, and more

Those owning modern iPhones can download a shiny new iOS update. Version 16.4 is now available with voice isolation for cellular calls, 21 new emoji, notifications for web apps, and more.

How to enable voice isolation while on a phone call in iOS 16.4

Wouldn't it be nice while on a call on your iPhone if you could muffle all the background noise so you come through more clearly? Join us today in this week's Tech Tip Tuesday to find out how.

How to remove news from Windows Widgets in Windows 11?

There is no apparent toggle to remove news from Windows Widgets in Windows 11, but you can clear up the space with one trick. It might not be easy, but it should let you turn widgets into a usable spa

From the Forums

Microsoft limiting number of tabs via Alt Tab on Windows 11 to perhaps save system RAM crash

Microsoft is working on a feature to limit the number of tabs, when Alt Tabbing, on Windows 11 according to a new addition in the latest Insider Builds. However, it may not be a bad thing.

There may be a new option soon for Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards

A new listing on Best Buy's website shows a WD_Black 1TB expansion card for Microsoft's Xbox Series X and S game consoles that's priced at $179.99 but it currently shows it's "sold out".

Weekend PC Game Deals: Bundled boomer shooters, EA specials, and more

This weekend's PC game deals include bundles for bullet heaven and boomer shooter fans, another double giveaway from the Epic Games Store, free events from indie developers, and more.

This week's deals

Deals from World Backup Day, and more that are possibly still live...

TWIRL 108: SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch demo satellites for US Space Development Agency

We have several launches to report on in This Week in Rocket Launches. SpaceX will launch a couple of missions and we'll see launches from Chinese firms Space Pioneer, iSpace, and ExPace.

Linux Lite 6.4 released with WebP support, runs on just 768 MB RAM

Linux Lite 6.4, a lightweight distribution, has been released. It features WebP support in the Thunar file manager and ZTSD compression but it does ship with a slightly older Linux kernel.

As promised, Marvel's Avengers premium cosmetics go free with final update

Crystal Dynamics has made almost every premium cosmetic item inside Marvel's Avengers free across all platforms. This means every custom outfit, takedown, emote and more are now available to everyone.