Microsoft launches a surprise for users who still have it on their PC

Microsoft is preparing for the worst. Next October the Windows 10 end of supportdespite being the most used computer operating system in the world; Hundreds of millions of users must prepare to be abandoned to their fate, although first Microsoft will leave them some ‘gifts’. And, surprisingly, Windows 10 continues to receive updates periodically, as if nothing had changed; and we’re not talking about small updates. At this point, it would be normal for Microsoft to close all development for Windows 10, to focus solely on releasing security patches that prepare the system as best as possible for the end of support in October. And yet, Microsoft engineers still have some surprises in store for users. This is how he discovered it @phantomofearth on Xwhich has been able to install the latest update for Windows 10, which takes it to version 19045.5435; Although at the moment it is only available on the previous channel, it is expected that in the coming weeks the update will be available to all users. And then, they will find a curious change in the calendar. Indeed, Windows 10 calendar has been updated with new functions accessible from the taskbar, which make it more useful, although there are also some new features that are more of a curiosity than anything else. With the new update, it is possible to activate the weather forecast in the calendar, so that the weather in the coming days is shown and we can prepare. Not only that, but the Windows 10 calendar will now show national holidays and events, and even interesting days; Next to the date, an illustration will now be displayed that will inform us of these special days, as well as a list of public events at the bottom as information about the festivities. For example, On February 14, Windows 10 will now show some roses and some hearts, to indicate that it is Valentine’s Day, a reminder that many couples will probably appreciate. Another curious detail added with the latest Windows 10 update is found in the taskbar search; From now on, Windows will show a new image every day in the search barand if we press it it will take us to Bing, something that will appeal to those who also prefer Bing’s daily wallpapers. Not all news will be well received. This update also brings a change that will be hated by many users, with the iMandatory installation of the new Outlook app; In addition, it must be remembered that Microsoft is also preparing to abandon the Microsoft 365 support on Windows 10which will affect apps like Word and Excel.

YouTube launches new features to make your life easier

YouTube announced a handful of features for Premium users that improve functionality and access to content on the platform. The new updates, available through its experiment website, aim to provide a more personalized experience on both mobile and web. According to a post on the official blogYouTube has launched new features for the platform. The company wants to differentiate its subscription service to offer improvements to those who pay a monthly fee. After a few months of increasing the quality of the videos, now it’s time to pay attention to the sound. One of the most notable additions is the 256kbps audio intro for music videos. This improvement aligns audio playback of YouTube videos with the audio quality already available in YouTube Music for users who turn the playback setting to High. A higher bit rate is designed to offer more clarity and depthelevating the listening experience for Premium users. Another important feature that comes to the web is Skip forwarda feature that uses machine learning and user feedback to Identify the most attractive parts of a video. If you’re too lazy to manually skip ahead or rewind using the keyboard, Skip Forward will allow you to access content highlights. YouTube Premium debuts features on iOS The improvements do not only focus on audio quality or the use of AI to advance videos. The YouTube app for iOS will receive two new features focused on Shorts, the short video format. First of all, the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support allows users to keep Shorts playing while browsing other apps, a feature that was limited to full-length videos. Furthermore, the Smart Downloads for Shorts on iOS They will now automatically download recommended content based on user preferences and connectivity. If there is a stable internet connection, YouTube will preload other short videosjust as it did with normal content. Both functions were already available on Android and now it is the turn of iOS. Finally, YouTube announced that it will offer faster playback speeds on mobile devices. If for some reason, playing your videos at double speed is not enough, now you can take them up to 4X. This feature It is compatible with another function released a few months ago which allows you to modify the playback in detail. If you are a Premium user and want to activate any of these features, you just have to access the website youtube.com/new or do it directly from the mobile application.

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