BenjMathis1
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@Gamers_Mate Oh, 100% Everything around Kbin aside, Ernest had a ton of stuff going on in his personal life that should totally take precedent over this here.
I did see the post about applications for instance-wide moderators, which Kbin definitely needs. But I don't believe any action has been taken past the announcement yet.
But that's really interesting. I just checked and I got a notification for your last comment over on my Mbin account as well. I don't know if maybe it has something to do with the fact that my Mbin account is subscribed to this magazine as well and got looped in as well or what? I may have to look into it and see if either it's just a bug or if I'm doing something wrong lol.
BenjMathis1
5mo ago
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@Gamers_Mate pretty much, yeah. The post is hidden in the magazine and on the spam account's profile, but the post isn't fully deleted. And the spam account isn't affected in any way, even if we directly report it as there's no one here with admin privileges who can actually delete accounts or posts.
BenjMathis1
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@viking there's been no official announcement or anything, but the last change to Kbin's software was about 4 months ago, and there are no admins here who have the ability to block or ban accounts or other instances, so spam can only be hidden not removed from magazines that still have moderators.
Hello members of the Microsoft Edge magazine, After much contemplation, I have made the decision to migrate this magazine, in addition to the other magazines I moderate, to Mbin. kbin.social is clearly no longer under active development, and in addition to suffering from several technical problems, kbin.social is also suffering from a huge spam problem. As such, from the perspective of both a user of Kbin and a moderator of several magazines, I believe the best way to move forward is to migrate these magazines over to Mbin. This magazine will be moving over to kbin.run at [@MicrosoftEdge](https://kbin.run/m/MicrosoftEdge) I will continue to check in over here occasionally for the next few weeks, but otherwise from here on out this magazine is considered inactive and will not be fully moderated. Going forward, any new threads or discussions should instead be posted in the new magazine. Of course if you don’t want to move your account to a different instance, you absolutely do not have to! That’s the beauty of federated social media and ActivityPub. All you have to do is subscribe to the new magazine at [@MicrosoftEdge](https://kbin.social/search?q=MicrosoftEdge@kbin.run) and continue on as usual! Thanks for all the discussions and contributions y’all have made in these magazines, and I hope to see you over there!
Hello members of the Windows Insiders magazine, After much contemplation, I have made the decision to migrate this magazine, in addition to the other magazines I moderate, to Mbin. kbin.social is clearly no longer under active development, and in addition to suffering from several technical problems, kbin.social is also suffering from a huge spam problem. As such, from the perspective of both a user of Kbin and a moderator of several magazines, I believe the best way to move forward is to migrate these magazines over to Mbin. This magazine will be moving over to kbin.run at [@windowsinsiders](https://kbin.run/m/windowsinsiders) I will continue to check in over here occasionally for the next few weeks, but otherwise from here on out **this magazine is considered inactive and will not be fully moderated**. Going forward, any new threads or discussions should instead be posted in the new magazine. Of course if you don’t want to move your account to a different instance, you absolutely do not have to! That’s the beauty of federated social media and ActivityPub. All you have to do is subscribe to the new magazine at [@windowsinsiders](https://kbin.social/search?q=windowsinsiders@kbin.run) and continue on as usual! Thanks for all the discussions and contributions y’all have made in these magazines, and I hope to see you over there!
The April 2024 security update is now available for Windows 11. **Windows 11 release notes:** * Version 22H2 & 23H2 (KB5036893): [support.microsoft.com/help/5036893](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5036893) * Version 21H2 (KB5036894): [support.microsoft.com/help/5036894](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5036894) **Highlights for Windows 11, versions 22H2 & 23H2:** * You can now use all voice access features on multiple displays * Improves Narrator’s detection of text in images, which includes handwriting * You can use quick settings or the Settings app to turn on Nearby Share * Adds suggestions to Snap Layouts. The update includes improvements that were part of KB5035942 (released on March 26) **Highlights for Windows 11, version 21H2** * This update affects Windows Hello for Business. IT admins can now use mobile device management (MDM) to turn off the prompt that appears when users sign in to an Entra-joined machine.
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The Check Performance command Microsoft introduced in Excel for the web last September is now available in Excel for Windows. Check it out and quickly address unnecessary formatting and other metadata to make your worksheets more performant.
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Learn about enhancements we've made to the 3 areas of the copying and pasting experience - drag and drop, autofill, and paste options.
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Imagine stepping into a 3D digital world where you can meet and collaborate with others as if you’re all in the same room. Whether you’re using a computer, or fancy VR gear, Mesh works everywhere.
The March 2024 non-security preview release is now available for Windows 11. Many features released with last month’s Windows configuration update are enabled by default in this update. **Windows 11 release notes:** * Version 22H2 & 23H2 (KB5035942): [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5035942](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5035942) **Highlights for Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2:** * You can ask Copilot in Windows (in preview) for help ten times when you sign in to Windows using a local account. After that, you must sign in using a Microsoft account (MSA) or a Microsoft Entra ID account. * This update adds more content to your lock screen. Sports, traffic, and finance content will appear along with weather. **Highlights for Windows 11, versions 22H2:** * This update affects Windows Hello for Business. IT admins can now use mobile device management (MDM) to turn off the prompt that appears when users sign in to an Entra-joined machine.
Windows 11's new AI Explorer and Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with Arm are expected.
The March 2024 security update is now available for Windows 11. **Windows 11 release notes:** * Version 22H2 & 23H2 (KB5035853): [https://support.microsoft.com/help/5035853](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5035853) * Version 21H2 (KB5035854): [https://support.microsoft.com/help/5035854](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5035854) **Highlights for Windows 11, version 22H2:** * Addresses a known issue that might affect the February 2024 security and preview updates to fail to install with error code "0x800F0922.” **Highlights for Windows 11, version 21H2:** * Addresses an issue that makes the troubleshooting process fail. This occurs when using the Get Help app. * Addresses an issue affecting Remote Desktop Web Authentication. You might not be able to connect to sovereign cloud endpoints.
New innovations in Windows 11 will be rolling out soon via Windows Update and Microsoft Store updates.
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Copilot in OneDrive will begin to roll out in late-April and your new assistant will help you quickly retrieve information from files from across your OneDrive.
2 new episodes, 'Ghostbasket' and the 28 minute special, 'The Sign' will premiere on ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), Disney+, and Disney Junior this April.
Windows 11 may soon no longer require a reboot when installing security updates every month.
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Checklists in Word are a simple yet powerful tool that can help you stay organized, focused, and productive.
BenjMathis1
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I think it's the Razer Kishi V2 Pro.
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Take an early look at the new Sticky Notes app on Windows, focused on creating and recalling notes more seamlessly than ever.
Windows 11's next feature drop will be made available for both 22H2 and 23H2 users. Here's what's new!
The Windows 11 2024 Update will bring new AI features and quality of life improvements.
The February 2024 security update is now available for Windows 11. **Windows 11 release notes:** * Version 22H2 & 23H2 (KB5034765): [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5034765](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5034765) * Version 21H2 (KB5034766): [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5034766](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5034766) **Highlights for Windows 11, versions 22H2 & 23H2:** * Addresses security issues for your Windows operating system * Addresses an issue that affects Narrator announcements. They are slow when you use Natural Voices. * Addresses an issue that affects explorer.exe. It might stop responding when you restart or shut down a PC that has a controller accessory attached to it. * The Copilot in Windows icon will appear on the right side of the system tray on the taskbar. Also, the display of Show desktop at the rightmost corner of the taskbar will be off by default. The update includes improvements that were part of KB5034204 (released on January 23) [https://prod.support.services.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5034204](https://prod.support.services.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5034204) **Highlights for Windows 11, version 21H2** * This update addresses an issue that affects remote direct memory access (RDMA) performance counters. They do not return networking data on VMs in the right way. * This update addresses an issue that affects fontdrvhost.exe. It stops responding when you use Compact Font Format version 2 (CFF2) fonts. **Reminders:** * After February 2024, there are no more optional, non-security preview releases for Windows 11, version 22H2
BenjMathis1
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Haven't had a ton of free time today to look over everything yet, but the Samsung display stuff I saw was pretty neat. Especially the transparent display. Lenovo also announced a neat 2-in-1 PC/tablet that runs both Windows and Android in their respective modes.
BenjMathis1
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I haven't heard anything about any delays for any supported models, they are however gradually rolling out the update over the next week, so it won't be available for everyone at the same time.
BenjMathis1
11mo ago
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Yeah, the first-party Explorer definitely wouldn't be available through the store. Since it's a core component of the Windows system, I doubt Microsoft could separate it from the OS without much difficulty.
BenjMathis1
11mo ago
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Oh, okay. Yeah there probably are some third-party file explorer apps in the Microsoft Store that have tabs. That I definitely wouldn't be surprised by.
BenjMathis1
11mo ago
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I'm not sure if they've done that yet. If I'm not mistaken, I believe Microsoft has only backported web-based features from Windows 11 to 10 at this point. The File Explorer redesign kind of seems like a lot to backport to 10, especially with its current end-of-support date unchanged.
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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I wouldn't think so, but I honestly don't know 🤷♂️. I know Mesh is based off AltSpaceVR tech, and that didn't have legs for the avatars either, so that may be why they're missing at launch.
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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Oh yeah, absolutely. I think there are plenty of privacy concerns that should be addressed. But I don’t know whether the OCR is processed locally or not. I know the plan for Windows 12 at least is to complete a good amount of the intelligence processing on-device, though that is reliant on specific hardware. And I don’t know how or whether these new features factor into that or not.
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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I'm not quite sure. I don't believe Microsoft has detailed exactly how it works yet. Though at the very least, it being baked-in to the Snipping Tool makes it more convenient for the average user.
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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Yeah, I certainly hope not. I'm fairly confident the two storylines will stay independent from one another.
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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@sudo_xe
Yeah, I personally use most of their in-box apps, but it's great that they're giving us the option to uninstall some of the ones we don't want anymore.
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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@highhomes1994 I hadn't noticed it before, but I just checked and yeah it shows the same thing for me. I wonder what's going on with that. 🤔
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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Well welcome, @StrwbrryJen! 👋 I hope you enjoy the experiences and interactions you'll have over here.
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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While I do enjoy reading a physical book with real pages I can turn. I do prefer the convenience eBooks provide. I use both Kindle and Google Play Books, and its great cause I can just read on my phone whenever I have some time to spare, instead of always having to plan ahead and bring a book with me. And it's also had the added benefit of easier discovery of new reads and authors that I might not have come across otherwise. And I do have a Surface Duo, so I also enjoy how it does emulate that book-like feel when I open it up to read something.
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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Okay, post created and pinned. Thanks again for the suggestion!
BenjMathis1
1y ago
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There are a few different things I try to do each day to find little moments of happiness here and there. Anything, no matter how small, can have a bigger impact on our mental health than we may initially think. When I have the time, I like to sit down and do a little bit of coding, or do some design work for a new project I want to start (even though there's a high chance I'll move on from it soon 😅). Also getting into a good book is always nice, spending time hiking or just going to a park somewhere, or even a little DIY craft project can be a lot of fun. But when I'm a little busier even little things like music, or journaling, or even a drink I really enjoy can all go a long way in boosting my mood.