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The updates that Microsoft has released since Windows 11 came out in October do collectively answer one question we asked in our review: whether the new OS’s shortcomings would need to wait for Windows’ once-a-year servicing updates to be addressed. Microsoft will likely hold at least some major changes and new features for Windows 11 22H2 later this year, but the company is clearly taking a “whenever they’re ready” approach to individual app updates, still-in-preview features it announced last summer, and minor functional improvements based on user feedback.

Staying on top of the latest web design trends is a sure-fire way for web designers to ensure they’re prepared to capture the fleeting attention of the online masses among the huge competition. We’ve all had a lot of time to browse the web over the past two years, and it’s safe to say that this time presented – and continues to present – exciting opportunities and potential for more creativity in the evolution of web design.

Paid newsletters are becoming popular, although they are just one of the ways creators are earning a living. Software-as-a-service platforms such as Substack, ConvertKit, Memberful, and Mailchimp have made it relatively easy for creators to sell newsletter subscriptions.

“We believe that what you read matters, and great writing is valuable. We’re building a future where writers can flourish by being paid directly by readers,” says the Substack home page.

Social media is upending global ecommerce. In China, the world’s largest ecommerce market, online buying is a social experience, with live-streaming, in-app purchases, and content. Elsewhere, Facebook’s impact will only increase given its massive size, native data collection, and growing set of ecommerce tools.