Microsoft To Do for Windows 10 now lets you add tasks to the top

It'll now be simpler to add tasks to the top of your lists with the Microsoft To Do on Windows 10. The company brought the new feature to version 2.14.2003.27002. You can now also add starred tasks to the top. The feature was first made available on the iOS version of To Do. The update also brings with it accessibility fixes like announcing the removal of due dates, recurring tasks, and reminders.

Source: MSPowerUser

Microsoft to finally redesign Windows 10 icons

It's long overdue, but Microsoft is finally refreshing the icons on Windows 10. It should be coming to the core apps in the months ahead, starting with the Calendar and Mail apps. Those in the Release Preview for Windows Insiders can already see the new look for these two apps.

According to Microsoft's design team, they aim to break away from the colourless, flat-looking icons to make ones that match the company's branding. At the same time, their goal is to make it easier for you to spot these programs.

Source: Engadget

Facebook Messenger desktop app gets new beta features

The latest update for Facebook Messenger on the desktop brings a couple of features that are being tested in the beta version of the mobile app. Version 350.5.122.0 will now let you ignore a conversation if it comes from a Facebook friend you choose to ignore messages from. That means you won't get notifications when said friend messages you. Instead, their messages will be moved to the message requests section. The second feature is you can now send voice clips from the desktop app. So, if either feature seems useful to you, now might be the best time to download the app.

Source: MSPowerUser

Microsoft to stop support for Windows 7 on January 14th

The day has come. Microsoft will finally stop support for millions of computers that are still running Windows 7 on Tuesday, January 14. The end of support means these machines will no longer receive software updates that could prevent viruses or malware.

"While you could continue to use your PC running Windows 7, without continued software and security updates, it will be at greater risk for viruses and malware," Microsoft says on its website. "In addition, Microsoft customer service will no longer be available to provide Windows 7 technical support."

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