Microsoft has released the optional August 2023 cumulative update for Windows 11, version 22H2, with fixes for several issues affecting the Search app.

KB5029351 is a monthly non-security preview update that enables Windows admins and users to test fixes and improvements scheduled for release with the forthcoming September 2023 Patch Tuesday rollout.

The update tackles an issue encountered after waking the system from sleep mode, where the Search app fails to launch when clicking the search icon.

Furthermore, it enhances the Search app's reliability while addressing an issue affecting the search box dimensions on Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Book devices in tablet mode.

Notably, monthly "C" updates are optional; unlike Patch Tuesday releases, they do not come with security-related fixes.

To install the KB5029351 update, click the 'Download and install' button in Settings > Windows Update to check for new updates.

Alternatively, you can obtain it from the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it manually.

Today's optional update comes with additional fixes and improvements, with some of the most important ones listed below:

• This update adds new functionality that affects app defaults.
• This update addresses an issue that affects print jobs that are sent to a virtual print queue. They fail without an error.
• This update addresses an issue that causes high CPU use. This occurs when you enable the "fBlockNonDomain" policy.
• This update addresses an issue that affects disk partitions. The system might stop working. This occurs after you delete a disk partition and add the space from the deleted partition to an existing BitLocker partition.

The complete list of fixes and improvements can be found in the KB5029351 support bulletin.

With this update, Microsoft also introduced a new policy named "Enable optional updates," which gives admins better control of how monthly optional updates are installed on enterprise devices.

The same policy can be used to control the deployment of controlled feature rollouts (CFR) across endpoints.

A temporary fix is available for this issue, with Windows admins being advised to provision end-user devices before the Windows 11 22H2 upgrade to get around the provisioning issues.

It’s hard to resist the temptation to tear apart a shiny new gadget, but fortunately, iFixIt often does it for us. This helps to keep our credit cards safe, and reveal the inner workings of new stuff. That is definitely the case with the Microsoft Surface Book teardown that they have just published. Apart from revealing that it is pretty much impossible to repair yourself, the teardown reveals the mechanism for the innovative hinge and lock mechanism. The lock that keeps the tablet part in place when in laptop mode is held in place by a spring, with the mechanism being unlocked by a piece of muscle wire.

We are no strangers to muscle wire (AKA Nitinol wire or Shape Metal Alloy, as it is sometimes called) here: we have posted on its use in making strange robots, robotic worms and walls that breathe. Whatever you call it, it is fun stuff. It is normally a flexible wire, but when you apply a voltage, it heats up and contracts, much like the muscles in your body. Remove the voltage, and the wire cools and reverts to its former shape. In the Microsoft Surface Book, a single loop of this wire is used to retract the lock mechanism, releasing the tablet part.

Unfortunately, the teardown doesn’t go into much detail on how the impressive hinge of the Surface Book works. We would like to see more detail on how Microsoft engineered this into the small space that it occupies. The Verge offered some details in a post at launch, but not much in the way of specifics beyond calling it an “articulated hinge”.

UPDATE: This post was edited to clarify the way that muscle wire works. 11/4/15.

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This post will show how to make your Windows computer automatically detect LAN Settings. Configuring LAN settings is essential for ensuring seamless network connectivity. Doing so ensures that your devices effortlessly communicate with the network, optimizing performance and minimizing connectivity errors. Keep studying this post to learn how you can do it.

How to automatically Detect LAN Settings in Windows?

Follow these steps to enable the automatic detection of LAN settings:

1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
2. Navigate to Network & Internet > Proxy.
3. In the Proxy section, you will find an option labeled Automatically detect settings; toggle the switch to enable this option.

Disablie Automatically Detect Proxy Settings

Now that we have enabled the automatically detect proxy settings option, let’s see how we can disable it using GPO and Registry Editor:

Disable Automatically Detect Proxy Settings using GPO

1. Open the Group Policy Management on your Windows Server.
2. Navigate to the following path:Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer
3. Double-click on Automatically detect settings in the right pane.
4. Select the Disabled option and click on Ok to save the changes.

Disable Automatically Detect Proxy Settings using Registry Editor in Windows

1. Press Start, search regedit, and hit Enter.
2. Once the Registry Editor opens, navigate to the following path:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

3. Double-click on the AutoDetect in the right pane and set the Value Data as 0. If there’s no such key, create a new DWORD (32-Bit) Value and name it AutoDetect.
4. This will turn off automatic proxy detection.
5. Click on Ok to save the changes.

Read: Windows could not automatically detect this network’s proxy settings

How do I auto detect LAN settings?

To enable automatic detection of LAN settings, open Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings. Here, make sure the Automatically detect settings option is enabled.

How do I enable auto detect settings in the registry?

To do so, open the Registry Editor and navigate to this path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings. Double-click on AutoDetect key and set the value data as 0.

November 17, 2020 | Microsoft Stories

New Surface devices empower users to work, learn, connect and play from anywhere
New Delhi, 17 November, 2020 – Microsoft today announced that Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 are now available in India via commercial authorized resellers, authorized retailers and online partners at starting prices of INR 42,999 and INR 156,299 respectively. Designed to provide users versatility and seamless productivity, the new additions to the Surface line-up will empower users to work, learn, connect and play from anywhere.
“As the way we work and learn continue to evolve, the need for devices that keep us productive and connected has never been greater. The new Surface line-up offers incredible versatility, greater performance, and productivity-focused capabilities to help people do what they need to accomplish their goals. With the introduction of Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3, we are excited to offer an expanded range of innovative Surface devices that can fulfil different needs as we focus on supporting our customers during this time of unprecedented change,” said Rajiv Sodhi, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft India.
The all-new Surface Go 2 retains the same lightweight, compact design as the original, but now features a larger 10.5” PixelSense display, improved battery life¹ and a model that is up to 64% faster in performance than before with new 8th Generation Intel®Core™ M options. Surface Go 2 comes equipped with built-in Wi-Fi, providing hassle-free, secured connectivity anywhere.
The device also includes Studio Mics, a dual microphone solution to increase voice clarity and reduce background noise for Teams meetings; and a 5MP front-facing camera that delivers sharp video even in low light. The rear-facing camera also has a new Camera application that allows users to easily scan documents and whiteboards – whether it is sharing notes from a meeting or turning in homework.
Paired with Surface Pen, Surface Go 2 allows distance learners and remote workers to stay digital, while unlocking the power of natural ink for things like drawing diagrams, marking up documents or working through math equations. Users can also look forward to personalizing their Surface Go with Type Covers and accessories² in a variety of colors, including Platinum, Black, Poppy Red, and Ice Blue.


Providing users the power of a desktop, the versatility of a tablet, and the freedom of a light and thin laptop, Surface Book 3 is available in 13” or 15” sizes. Surface Book 3 15” will deliver up to 50% increased performance than its predecessor and up to 17.5 hours of battery life³. The device has a beautifully crisp, high-DPI PixelSense Display, smooth, precise trackpad, comfortable keyboard and the performance of an Intel® 10th Generation Core™ CPU and choice of NVIDIA discrete GPU.
For developers, Surface Book 3 now comes with up to 32GB of RAM and the fastest SSD we have ever shipped. For gamers, Surface Book 3 15” has a NVIDIA GeForce GPU with enough power to play the top Xbox Game Pass⁴ for PC titles⁵ at 1080p in a smooth 60 frames per second. The option of NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000⁶ is also available to meet the needs of commercial customers and higher education institutions.



While Surface Go 2 is generally available, Surface Book 3 is available only for commercial customers in India. Commercial customers can connect with their local commercial reseller. The family of devices and accessories will be available in the following configurations in India.
 
¹Up to 10 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in February 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Go 2. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.
²Sold separately
³Surface Book 3 15” connected to keyboard base: Up to 17.5 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2020 using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Book 3 15” Intel® Core™ i7, 256GB, 16 GB RAM. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.
⁴Subscription required
⁵Xbox Wireless controller pairing available on 15″ model.”  It is not available on 13.5″
⁶Available for commercial SKU only
About Microsoft India
Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft set up its India operations in 1990. Today, Microsoft entities in India have over 11,000 employees, engaged in sales and marketing, research, development and customer services and support, across 11 Indian cities – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Microsoft offers its global cloud services from local data centers to accelerate digital transformation across Indian startups, businesses, and government organizations.
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Initially released in 2007, ePub or Electronic Publication is an open e-book format that’s easily accessible on various devices, including e-readers, tablets, phones, etc. It gives flexibility to the readers with certain elements like font and color, making it a little better than pdf files for e-books.

Lately, there’s news that Microsoft might have reintroduced ePub reader support in Microsoft Edge Canary. Back in 2019, Microsoft Edge stopped supporting e-books in the .epub file extension, however, the format seems to be returning quietly. Users will be able to access the ePub format on 117.0.1980.0 or a later version of Canary.

How to Access ePub Format in Microsoft Edge Canary?

To access the ePub format on the ME Canary, users will have to make some changes. Make sure to close the browser before enabling the ePub format support:

After that, follow the below step-by-step guide:

• Go to Microsoft Edge and right-click on the same. Once the option appears, click on Properties.
• After that, go to the Target field and scroll through the end of the content.
• Add a space and then type (or copy/paste) the following: –enable-features=msEdgeEpubReaderEnabled
• Click on the Apply option and then on OK. Your job is done. The ePub format is successfully enabled on ME Canary.

Have you tried accessing an ePub file in Canary? If yes, how was your experience? Also, which of the formats do you prefer the most for e-books? PDF or ePub?