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PowerToys update fixes explorer.exe freezing, Instagram is rolling out pronouns for users, New Echo Show 5 and 8
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Microsoft today released Edge Dev build 92.0.884.2, adding a couple of new features along with a bunch of fixes. However, the build isn't heading to Linux users yet because of a few blocking bugs.
Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with Outlook on the desktop that causes trouble with viewing and composing emails. We can confirm the bug based on our testing. A fix is in the works.
Instagram now lets users in several countries display their preferred pronouns on their profile page. Users are restricted to several pronouns specifically picked out by Instagram for the time being.
Microsoft has rolled out Threat and Vulnerability Management capabilities to Linux. The solution allows organizations to detect security issues on their devices and reduces the time to remediate them.
Microsoft has released a minor PowerToys patch, bumping it up to version 0.37.2. The release brings bug fixes for Power Renamer and a fix for an event handle leak in the Keyboard manager tool.
Apple has shared statistics regarding how it made the App Store a safer place in 2020. This includes rejecting over 200,000 apps for violating privacy and blocking fraudulent developer activity.
Amazon has announced upgraded versions of its Echo Show smart displays, coming in 5- and 8-inch sizes. The new versions come with improved cameras and cost the same or less as before.
After the company was labeled as a Chinese Communist Military Company back in January, the U.S. government has decided to let Xiaomi continue to receive American investments as usual.
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