Microsoft Edge is rapidly becoming a widely-adopted application, not only because it's the new default on Windows 10, but also because of actually being a worthy browser.

However this doesn't necessarily mean there aren't items to improve, and something from the features Microsoft is currently trying to puzzle out is a bug causing the app to crash when loading YouTube.

As spotted by TechDows, an issue reported several weeks ago caused Edge 90 to close unexpectedly when YouTube is loaded in the browser, and also at the first glance, add-ons or third-party extensions aren't those to blame.

So the culprit might well be a browser component, and a Microsoft engineer has suggested disabling hardware acceleration to see if this helps.

Few people could possibly get YouTube up and running in Edge with this particular workaround though, so Microsoft is actively investigating the issue and calling for users to submit feedback in order to assist the company evaluate which exactly is happening.

Fix likely within the works

"To save the day by helping cover their the investigation, you should be capable of seeing the crashes you've experienced on edge://crashes," part of the Microsoft Edge team explains on reddit.

"There's a Send feedback button around the right side of this page for every crash the browser has logged, and providing additional context within the description is useful for the team to understand the context to the data. However, if you do not use whatever recent crashes, please do submit feedback should you experience the crash again immediately after recovering Edge by heading to the ... menu > Help and feedback > Send feedback."

At this time, it's not clear when a fix is supposed to land, but expect an update to determine the daylight any day now, especially because of the Microsoft Edge team is already considering all the reports.

The Canary version of the browser seems to be hitting similar crashes online.

Nacon has just revealed a brand-new controller aimed at Xbox gamers, the RIG Pro Compact. Initially, Nacon's new Xbox controller doesn't stay ahead of other similar products, but it is the insides that make it unique (a minimum of for the time being).

The Pro Compact may be the world's first Xbox controller to include Dolby Atmos support, an impressive achievement for that folks at RIG, a business which has been acquired by Nacon last year. For those who don't know, Dolby Atmos is a top-tier audio technology that immerses players in a more serious gaming experience that promises superior sound and astounding realism.

More importantly, the controller offers players an array of customization options, as they can create custom button maps, as well as change trigger sensitivity and control dead zones while using Pro Compact app for Xbox.

"This is the perfect controller for competitive players who prefer and play better, using a smaller form factor not available in other elite products. The Pro Compact provides unparalleled levels of customization through its dedicated Pro Compact app. This, coupled with the inclusion of Dolby Atmos, causes it to be an incredibly compelling controller for its price," said RIG VP of worldwide Sales & Marketing, Peter Petrides.

To redeem Dolby Atmos support on your Pro Compact, you'll have to download the Dolby Access app in the Windows Store on Xbox or Windows 10, connect the controller via USB, and connect a headset to start enjoying the immersive audio experience.

As far as the price goes, Nacon announced the Pro Compact is going to be available in-store in the United States at Best to buy on May 20 for $50. Customers may also be in a position to pre-order the controllers from GameStop, Walmart, and Target on May 5.

Last although not, you need to point out that the Pro Compact is fully compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S which is available in two color options: monochrome.

NVIDIA has made available a brand new GeForce Graphics package, namely version 466.27, which is the Game Ready driver that delivers an improved gaming experience when playing Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition because of added ray-tracing effects and NVIDIA DLSS 2.0.

In addition to that, the present release includes support for Mass Effect Legendary Edition and Resident Evil Village, adds 5 new G-SYNC Compatible display and DirectX 12 Agility SDK, and updates the hash limiter for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (necessary for products shipped starting mid-May)

Besides these changes, the 466.27 update fixes numerous performance issues related to NVIDIA Reflex and Rainbow Six Siege, but might also experience some problems when playing Mortal Shell, Cod: Black Ops Cold War, Wow: Shadowlands, as well as a hardly any other issues as highlighted within the Release Notes below.

When it comes to installation, first save the appropriate package for the configuration (either desktop or notebook), run the downloaded executable, and follow all instructions displayed on the screen for a complete and successful installation.

The accessible files are compatible with systems running certainly one of Microsoft's 64-bit variants of Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 platforms. Also, take into account that there are two files for Windows 10 OSes: one DCH and one Standard package.

That said, download NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Driver 466.27, apply it on your device, execute a reboot once finished, and revel in your newly-improved system. Also, check back around as frequently as you possibly can to remain up to date using the latest releases.

Microsoft has announced the News and Interests go through the company continues to be testing for many months within the Windows Insider program is now readily available for the very first wave of production devices.

In other words, the brand new taskbar widget that shows the elements and expands to display news, articles, traffic information, along with other information is no more an insider-exclusive feature, but everyone can have it so long as they're running Windows 10.

The brand new feature is available included in the optional Windows 10 April 2021 cumulative update, and Microsoft says everyone can get it when the next Patch Tuesday rollout kicks off in May.

"News and interests around the Windows taskbar will begin rolling out to customers within the next weeks. We are taking a phased and measured approach and broad availability will occur in the approaching months," the company explains.

To become contained in the May 2021 Patch Tuesday rollout

Obviously, the brand new feature includes all of the goodies which have been tested in the last preview builds within the Windows Insider program, including several customization options that permit it to better align with your expectations.

"You can adjust which information cards are as part of your experience and just how weather updates are displayed. The elements can be shown as an icon with text or being an icon only when you need to save taskbar space. You can also adjust which information cards - weather, finance, sports, traffic - are included, ensuring you are just seeing content you care about. Obviously, if you're not thinking about any of these details you can just switch off the icon," Microsoft explains.

Keep in mind that the rollout takes place gradually, so few people installing the April 2021 preview cumulative updates would view it. However, I expected the rollout to advance quite fast, so expect everybody so that you can try out the taskbar widget rather sooner than later.

Microsoft has released new cumulative updates for Windows 10 day, and of course, version 2004 and 20H2 have obtained their particular pack of improvements.

Windows 10 version 2004 and 20H2 share exactly the same cumulative update, with the latter representing probably the most stable version of the operating-system.

The cumulative update aimed at the 2 versions is KB5001330, and likewise towards the typical security updates for Windows 10 and also the built-in components, it comes with three important fixes.

First of all, it resolves a potential elevation of privilege hitting Azure Active Directory, after which, it offers fixes for recently discovered security bugs related to RemoteFX vGPU.

Microsoft explains that because of all these vulnerabilities, future Windows updates will no longer include this feature, as other secure vGPU choices are available, including DDA in Windows Server LTSC releases.

No new known issues

The last fix concerns an issue that was originally created by another cumulative update.

"Addresses a problem in which a principal in a trusted MIT realm fails to get yourself a Kerberos service ticket from Active Directory domain controllers (DC). This occurs on devices that installed Windows Updates that contain CVE-2020-17049 protections and configured PerfromTicketSignature to 1 or more. These updates were released between November 10, 2020 and December 8, 2020. Ticket acquisition also fails with the error, "KRB_GENERIC_ERROR", if callers submit a PAC-less Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT) as an evidence ticket without providing the USER_NO_AUTH_DATA_REQUIRED flag," Microsoft explains.

Just like the rest of the cumulative updates, KB5001330 obtainable from Windows Update on all Windows 10 devices.

At the time of writing, I'm not aware of any installation issues, so in theory, everything should work effectively when trying to set up KB5001330, without any new known problems acknowledged by Microsoft so far.

Microsoft has announced that its own Microsoft Defender for Endpoint security solution is now available on Windows 10 ARM devices.

Windows 10 on ARM is a huge bet for Microsoft, because the company is promoting the platform not only like a solution that allows for longer life of the battery along with other important performance improvements, but additionally a far more secure working environment.

And thanks to the addition of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Windows 10 ARM becomes a platform that's ready for enterprise deployment.

"Microsoft's purchase of Windows 10 on Arm offers powerful, highly-mobile experiences, with security fundamentally. These devices are made to make the most of the built-in protections available in Windows 10 for example encryption, data protection, and next gen antivirus and AntiMalware capabilities. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compliments these security measures with an industry leading, unified, cloud powered enterprise endpoint security platform that can help security teams prevent, detect, investigate and respond to advanced threats, while delivering secure and productive consumer security experiences," the organization explains in an announcement.

Free trial also offered

On the other hand, Windows 10 ARM is yet to obtain the traction that Microsoft hoped it would reach first.

Despite all the investments that the company has put into this project, partners are yet to embrace Windows 10 ARM en-masse, but Microsoft hopes that investments in enterprise solutions would help boost the adoption among businesses.

"Security teams will find there are no changes to the knowledge about regards to Arm based PCs. All the data, insights, and functionality in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is the same as it's usually been including things like device inventory, alerts, response actions, advanced hunting, and more, such as the onboarding experience," the organization says.

A free trial of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can also be readily available for businesses who wish to take this solution for a spin before mass deployment within their organizations.