Google had added support for fingerprint scanners to the beta version of its Chrome browser. With the feature, it will be possible for users to login to websites and social networks with their fingerprint. Currently Chrome only supports fingerprint scanners on Android phones and MacBooks.

Users have discovered that a new Insider version of Windows 10 intercepts the installation of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. As soon as users try to install each of these browsers, the installation is paused and a popup appears stating, “You already have Microsoft Edge — the safer, faster browser for Windows 10”.

Microsoft has streamlined the process for Windows 10 users to run a virtual machine running Ubuntu. With the upcoming Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the operating system gets a new feature that makes it possible to quickly create and run an Ubuntu virtual machine.

Microsoft today announced its Managed Desktop service for enterprise customers. The service combines Microsoft 365 Enterprise with leased hardware and cloud-based device management from Microsoft.

Google has added new functionality to its parental control app, Family Link. The new features are targeted at teenagers and the app can now also be used with Google Assistant. With Family Link, parents could limit Android usage of its children. With the app they can set time limits for usage of the device or for individual apps.