auto-launch Archives

Winsage

May 2, 2026

“Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me

Microsoft will begin rolling out the May 2026 Security Update for Windows 11 on May 12, 2026. Key features of this update include: 1. Xbox Mode: Transforms PCs into a console-like experience, prioritizing system resources for gaming and freeing up to 2GB of memory. 2. Voice Typing Improvements: Redesign of Voice Typing elements on the touch keyboard. 3. New Arabic 101 Legacy Keyboard Layout: Available for addition from the Region page in Settings. 4. Drop Tray Changes: Renamed from Drag Tray and can be disabled in Settings > System > Multitasking. 5. Taskbar AI Agents Support: Allows monitoring of AI agents directly from the Taskbar, starting with the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. 6. Debloat Policy with Dynamic List Support: Enables administrators to specify additional apps for removal beyond the default list. 7. Windows Driver Policy Update: Changes how the kernel manages trust for third-party drivers, eliminating default trust for cross-signed drivers. 8. Batch File Security Changes: Enhances security for batch files and Command Prompt scripts, with an option for a hardened processing mode. 9. Format FAT32 up to 2TB: The format command-line tool now supports formatting volumes up to 2TB using FAT32.

Winsage

April 3, 2026

Microsoft pushes Edge to auto-launch on Windows 11 startup in latest beta

Microsoft is testing a new feature in the beta version of its Edge browser for Windows 11, which includes a banner notifying users that Edge will automatically launch upon signing into Windows. This banner can be dismissed with a "No Thanks" button, but it remains visible even if users change their default browser. The feature is currently being rolled out to a limited group for testing, and it is uncertain if it will transition to a public release. Microsoft has a history of implementing features that encourage users to stick with its browsers.

Winsage

January 17, 2026

You can finally uninstall Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11, but there’s a catch

Microsoft has introduced a feature allowing certain users to uninstall Copilot from Windows 11 through a Group Policy setting named RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp, available in the latest Insider builds for Developer and Beta channels. This option is accessible to IT administrators managing devices on Enterprise, Pro, or EDU versions of Windows. However, the ability to remove Copilot depends on specific conditions: both the free Microsoft Copilot app and the paid Microsoft 365 Copilot must be installed, the Copilot app must not have been user-installed, and it must not have been activated in the past 28 days. Users need to disable Copilot in Startup Apps and avoid opening it for nearly a month to qualify for uninstallation. The process can be initiated via the Group Policy Editor for those with administrative privileges, but it is a one-time event, with the option to reinstall Copilot later. There has been significant user demand for this uninstallation option, particularly after a bug in March 2025 that removed Copilot for some users, which was positively received on social media.

BetaBeacon

September 6, 2025

Android & Pixel’s Game-Changing Update: AI Writing Tools, Emoji Redesign, Audio Sharing & More

- Enhanced audio sharing capabilities include pairing two LE Bluetooth Audio headphones to a phone, supporting expanded device support. - Androidify bot allows users to create a custom Android bot using a selfie or prompt, using Gemini 2.5 Flash, Imagen, and Veo 3. - Pixel Drop updates feature Material 3 Expressive, Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, and Google Maps auto-launch.

AppWizard

June 18, 2024

Google Will Soon Auto-Launch Apps That You Have Installed On The Phone: Here’s How – News18

Google is testing a new feature called "App Auto Open" for the Play Store, which automatically starts the app as soon as it is installed on the device.

AppWizard

June 15, 2024

Google is finally working on auto-launch for Play Store downloads

Google Play Store is introducing a new feature called App Auto Open that will automatically open newly installed apps from the Play Store.

AppWizard

June 14, 2024

Tired of opening your apps? Well, Google will do it for you

The Google Play Store could potentially auto-launch apps when they are downloaded, as indicated by code found in the latest version of the Play Store. This feature may be enabled by default when it launches, but it is not yet officially announced by Google.

Winsage

June 11, 2024

Firefox 127 is out with autostart on Windows, tab improvements, and new security features

- Firefox 127 now allows users to set the browser to automatically launch when starting or restarting a Windows computer. - DNS prefetching for HTTPS documents has been optimized and enabled via the rel="dns-prefetch" link hint. - Users can now close all duplicate tabs in a window with the Close duplicate tabs command. - Firefox will automatically try to upgrade img, audio, and video elements from HTTP to HTTPS if embedded within an HTTPS page. - A device sign-in can be required when accessing and filling stored passwords in the Firefox Password Manager. - The CPU architecture for 32-bit x86 Linux will now be reported as x86_64 in Firefox's User-Agent string. - Links and focusable elements are now tab-navigable by default on macOS. - The Screenshots feature in Firefox has been updated to support taking screenshots of various file types and about: pages, as well as implementing new keyboard shortcuts and performance improvements for capturing large screenshots.