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Microsoft has released the September 2023 preview update for Windows 11, version 22H2, which adds frequently visited websites to the Start menu and addresses 24 issues. For those interested in installing KB5030310, there are two ways to go: you can go to Settings > Windows Update, where you have to click 'Download and install' after checking for updates, or you can download the update directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog and manually install it.
Microsoft is officially rolling out support for passkeys in Windows 11 today as part of a major update to the desktop operating system.The feature allows users to login to websites and applications without having to provide a username and password, instead relying on their device PIN or biometric information to complete the step. Based on FIDO standards, Passkeys were first announced in May.
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 'Moment 4' update, bringing 150 new features, including new AI-powered versions of Paint, ClipChamp, Snipping tool, and the new Microsoft Copilot. Once this setting is enabled, Windows 11 22H2 users can click on the 'Check for updates' button to receive a new Windows Configuration update or the KB5030310 preview update to enable the new features in the operating system.
Today's Windows 11 update includes several security improvements, including a new passkeys management dashboard designed to help users go passwordless more easily and tools to reduce the attack surface. The passkeys management dashboard was first introduced in June with the Windows 11 Preview Build 23486 release pushed to Insiders in the Dev Channel.
Microsoft will start rolling out its Copilot digital assistant to all customers next week, on September 26th, together with a host of new AI-powered capabilities as part of a new Windows 11 22H2...
Microsoft has released Windows Subsystem for Linux 2.0.0 with a set of new opt-in experimental features, including a new network mode and automated memory and disk size cleanup. This WSL update introduces "Mirrored mode networking," a new networking mode that not only brings new capabilities but also enhances network compatibility.
Three high-severity Kubernetes vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute code remotely and gain control over all Windows nodes in the Kubernetes cluster. "The Kubernetes framework uses YAML files for basically everything - from configuring the Container Network Interface to pod management and even secret handling," Peled explained.
Bing Chat, the famous ChatGPT-powered chatbot that allows users to converse with various personalities and topics has connectivity issues worldwide. BleepingComputer can confirm Bing Chat is not working in Asia and United States.
Microsoft has added text recognition support to the latest Snipping Tool build, allowing users to select and copy text from screenshots. Named Text Actions, the feature is available starting with Snipping Tool version 11.2308.33.0, as Dave Grochocki, Principal Product Manager Lead for Windows Inbox Apps, explained.
Proof-of-concept exploit code has been published for a Windows Themes vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-38146 that allows remote attackers to execute code. The exploit code was released by Gabe Kirkpatrick, one of the researchers who reported the vulnerability to Microsoft on May 15 and received $5,000 for the bug.