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The latest technology news from Techdows: browser releases, Windows updates, new software versions, and notable changes across the tools you use every day. We focus on practical, verified updates that genuinely affect how you use your PC, without the hype.

How to
Windows 11 taskbar with Weather icon Widgets Entry point

How to Enable or disable Weather Widget on Windows 11 Taskbar

December 12, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 5 Comments
Windows 11 taskbar with Weather icon Widgets Entry point

After Windows 10, Microsoft has finally brought the Weather Widget icon to the taskbar in Windows 11, here is how you can enable it if you don’t have it.

Posted in: How to, News, Tips and Tricks, Windows 11
Google Chrome
Chrome using Windows accent color for focus rings

Chrome to widely use Windows Accent Color in its browser UI

December 9, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment
Chrome using Windows accent color for focus rings

Google is working to spread Windows System Accent color to various parts of Chrome browser User Interface.

Posted in: Google Chrome, News
How to
Select Dark theme option for Windows 11 Notepad in its Settings

Notepad for Windows 11 gets Dark Theme, how to enable

December 8, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment
Select Dark theme option for Windows 11 Notepad in its Settings

Microsoft has overhauled Notepad in Windows 11 with modern design. Here is how you can enable dark theme/mode for Windows 11 Notepad right now.

Posted in: How to, News, Tips and Tricks, Windows 11
Firefox
Firefox 95 release with RLbox sandboxing and site isolation

Firefox 95 launches RLBox Sandboxing and Site isolation features

December 7, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Firefox 95 release with RLbox sandboxing and site isolation

Mozilla release Firefox 95 w/ RLBox Snadboxing technology & site Isolation features. Check out new features & release notes or changelog, here for details.

Posted in: Firefox, News
News

Windows 11 bringing new Start Menu layouts & Clock on taskbar to Multiple Monitors

December 2, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment

Windows 11 adding new layout options for Start Menu to customize & it to display clock & date on multiple monitors. These being tested in dev build 22509.

Posted in: News, Windows 11
Microsoft Edge
Related matches for Find on page flag Edge browser

Microsoft Edge’s Find on Page to highlight related matches

December 2, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Related matches for Find on page flag Edge browser

Microsoft Edge to also show related matches in addition to results for Find on page search in the browser.

Posted in: Microsoft Edge, News
Firefox
FVD Speed Dial for Firefox

Firefox disables & blocks FVD Speed Dial add-on for intercepting user search queries

November 24, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment
FVD Speed Dial for Firefox

Firefox’s Speed Dial add-on, FVD has been blocked and disabled by Mozilla for all users after discovering extension is intercepting search queries

Posted in: Firefox, News
Freeware

AdwCleaner updated to remove Adware on Windows 11

November 23, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.3.1 released w/ Windows 11 support, you can now use Adwcleaner to remove Adware, PUPs & preinstalled software from Windows 11.

Posted in: Freeware, News
News
Windows 11 new Media Player in dark theme

Windows 11’s New Media Player w/ Fluent Design now available

November 17, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 2 Comments
Windows 11 new Media Player in dark theme

Microsoft is rolling out new Media Player for Windows 11 w/ fluent design, Mica, rounded corners & is available to dev channel insiders via Microsoft Store.

Posted in: News, Windows 11
News

Hands on WhatsApp UWP for Windows 11 and Windows 10

November 16, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment

Meta has released WhatsApp UWP in beta to Microsoft Store for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users and is now available for download.

Posted in: News, Windows 11
Android
Pgm added Android TV

Disable or remove ‘pgm added’ Notification on Android TV

November 16, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Pgm added Android TV

Seeing ‘pgm added’ and ‘info channel service’ notifications on Android TV while watching shows/ movies, you’re not alone? Here’s how to disable or fix

Posted in: Android, News, Troubleshooting
Google Chrome
Chrome Tab Search to let you show indicators for media playing tabs

Chrome Tab Search to help in finding Media Tabs

November 13, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Chrome Tab Search to let you show indicators for media playing tabs

Chrome is adding indicators to Tab items on Tab Search that contain media for users to easily find tabs playing audio or using a webcam.

Posted in: Google Chrome, News
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