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Feb 21, 2021 09:54 EST with 1 comment An FPS boost for Backwards Compatible titles on console, an acknowledgement of 21H1, and even some Edge updates at the forefront. You can find info about that, as well as much more below, in your Microsoft digest for the week of February 14 – 20. Trying Edge Unlike previous columns, in which Edge news was relegated to the final section, this time we’re switching things around a little. We’ll start with the Canary channel, which now allow...

Microsoft has finally confirmed that there will be a 21H1 update for Windows 10, as one might expect. The update will seemingly be small, with no changes to its hardware certification.

Guest access is now turned on by default for Microsoft Teams. This change started rolling out yesterday and brings it in line with other Office 365 services.

The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge will replace the old Microsoft Edge in an upcoming update. The new Edge has been out for over a year but will now fully replace the old Edge.

OneDrive on Android is gaining support for Samsung Motion Photos. The app is also getting support for playback of 8K video. The same update also brings a new home screen for OneDrive on Android. Microsofts OneDrive app on Android has a new update rolling out that brings 8K playback support, a new home screen, and support for Samsung Motion Photos. Microsoft outlines the new features in a recent Tech Community Post. The features are rolling out throughout this month, and you may see some of them...

Office Lens is being renamed to Microsoft Lens. Along with the name change, Microsoft is rolling out several new features set to come out over the coming months.

"We are interested in hearing tech-focused ideas from a wide range of problem-solvers, and we expect to see teams with a diversity in experiences and skills represented. The goal is helping older adults live longer and better while maintaining their independence, and we feel those from many different backgrounds are capable of contributing to that purpose," said Michael Parlotto, Vice President of Emerging Technologies and head of Go Studio. "Participants in our Innovation Jam will have the opp...

What you need to know Microsoft Edge has a new downloads menu rolling out. The new menu makes it easy to keep track of downloads without giving up space on your screen. The menu also lets you pause, restart, and cancel downloads. The menu is currently on the Dev and Canary Channels. Microsoft introduced a new downloads menu for its Edge browser today. The menu makes it easy to keep track of downloads without having to give up much space on your screen. The flyout menu also lets you pause, rest...

What you need to know Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary recently received inking improvements. Ink strokes on PDF documents should now be smoother. The browser can now switch off inking with touch automatically when a pen is in use. Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary have several inking improvements following a recent update. The improvements result in a smoother inking experience on PDF documents and an option to turn off inking with touch when youre using a digital pen. Microsoft outlines the changes ...

Microsoft is testing a feature for switching profiles within Microsoft Edge PWAs. The feature is currently available in Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary. You can use the feature to swap between work and personal accounts for PWAs. Microsoft is testing a new feature for Microsoft Edge that allows you to easily swap between profiles on progressive web apps (PWAs). The feature is currently available in Edge Dev and Canary, according to OnMSFT, though Microsofts Tech Community post on the topic only m...