The number “1703” refers to the year and month of the release, as Microsoft has previously used the same notation for the Anniversary Update, which was referred as “1607” indicating a July release, and November Update using the “1511” notation. Although, the company hasn’t share any specific release date for Windows 10 version 1703 details, there has been a number of test preview revealing some of the features and improvements coming next year....

Windows 10 version 1903, codenamed 19H1, is the seventh major release that Microsoft is making available for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it’s an incremental update built on the October 2018 Update that delivers a new set of visual enhancements as well as several new small features. You can learn more about this update in this field guide. Windows 10 version 1903 release date The new version of Windows 10 is officially rolling out sometime during the month of April, but it won’t be available for every device on day one....

You can download the Media Creation Tool from this Microsoft support website to download the May 2019 Update files to perform a clean installation, in-place upgrade, or to create an ISO file as soon as it becomes available shortly after the feature update launches. Also, you can use the Media Creation Tool to create a USB bootable media, which you can use to boot your computer to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10....

Although Microsoft hasn’t reported this as an issue, some reports have surfaced online, including one from the Hardware Unboxed YouTube channel on Twitter that claims the problem is due to the new Core Compute Die (CCD) inside the AMD processors that’s failing to match the thread scheduler on Windows 11, causing games to run at a significantly slower performance. Also, it’s been suggested that disabling the Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) feature on the AMD processor from the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) almost fixes the problem....

The “Windows Studio effects” are a collection of features available on Windows 11 on devices, such as the Surface Pro 9 (5G), which have Neural Processing Unit (NPU) support as they use machine learning algorithms. Some of these effects include background blur and Eye Contact to compensate for eyes looking at the screen instead of the camera. Also, Automatic Framing to automatically zoom and crop the image as you move around, and Voice focus that mutes background noises to help your voice sound crisp and clear....

The company also says you should install the June 2022 or higher update release on your computer or server to prevent further damage. However, it’s not offering any solution for anyone who has already lost data because of the bug. The problem only affects modern hardware that supports the Vector Advanced Encryption Standard (VAES) feature, which accelerates encryption operations. On Intel, the VAES feature is supported on the Ice Lake, Tiger Lake, Rocket Lake, and Alder Lake architectures that power the 10th, 11th, and 12th generation processors....

In addition, Windows 11 will get a Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) (via ZDNet) to provide a virtual environment for the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) to run Android apps without the need for Google Play Services support. Installing Android apps in Windows 11 However, these additional steps seem that will only be required to set up the experience. After the initial setup, you would simply get the apps from the new Microsoft Store....

However, after the end of life of Windows 7, organizations that enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESUs) program and commit to upgrade in the next three years to Windows 10 will continue to receive updates (for a price). For instance, organizations with devices running Windows 7 Professional can continue to receive update for $50 (per device) for the first year, $100 for the second year, and $200 for the third and final year....

The installation process is pretty straightforward, but it’s all about patience, as it takes three hours for Windows 7 to boot up on the LG’s G Watch W100 watch and the 1.65-inch display makes it very difficult to navigate the operating system and get any productivity. However, it’s amazing to see what people can manage to do and how the tiniest devices are capable of doing these days. Although, no one is expecting you to try this to finish your Word document in your wrist, the person who created the video is also publishing a how to install Windows 7 on an Android Wear watch guide....

According to a new report from ZDNet, the tech giant will release Windows 8.1 update 2 as part of their Patch Tuesday, which the company simply refers as “August update”. It’ll contain bug fixes and a few minor design changes, but it won’t contain previous released updates unlike Windows 8.1 Update and won’t be a mandatory update unlike the previous big update. The second update for the operating system was originally planned to be a significant update, which among other changes was supposed to include the new Start Menu....

First to test the final version you don’t have to wait until the launch day, Microsoft is now offering the RTM (Release To Manufacture) 90-day trial version of the operating system that you can install and use with all the major features including Windows To Go. However the only catch is that you cannot upgrade this trial version, you’ll need to start from scratch if you go this path. The software giant is making it really cheap this time around to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro or Windows 8 (core), but it will all depend if you buy a new Windows PC now, if you act right away after the official launch and you purchase the upgrade online or in the store, or if you just let the offers expire, in which case you will pay the full price....

Currently codenamed Windows “Threshold”, the new operating system will have its first public preview at the end of September and it’s yet unclear what users will get their hands on at the beginning. However we do know that the next version of Windows will focus on enterprise features, rather than consumers, although features for enterprise can be well-used by everyone. Unlike previous versions, in this preview users will have to agree to mandatory updates follow the release....

The device was supposed to ship in March here in the U.S., however today The Wall Street Journal claims that such plans has been cancelled, because of Google and Microsoft strong opposition. Even more, according to a memo that WSJ managed to get their hands on, also confirms that Asus will also stop selling a couple dual-OS all-in-one PCs that were launched months ago. SEE ALSO: Intel plans to run Windows and Android in the same computer Another big reason of Asus dropping plans to keep selling PCs running Windows and Android is because of Microsoft’s new policy to not provide support for dual-OS devices....

Starting with version 0.10, according to Microsoft, the Windows Terminal now supports mouse input in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) applications as well as Windows applications that use virtual terminal (VT) input. In other words, on apps like Midnight Commander will recognize when you click on items in the window. In the case that the app is in mouse mode, you can hold down shift to make a selection instead of sending VT input....

On Xbox One and Xbox Series X (and Series S), throughout the entire month of December 2020, members will be able to download The Raven Remastered ($29.99 ERP) for free. Also, from December 16 through January 15, Bleed 2 ($14.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost. On Xbox 360, Saints Row: Gat out of Hell ($14.99 ERP) will be free until December 15. Then, on December 16 and through the end of the month, Stacking ($14....

As always, two of the games are for Xbox One and the other two are Xbox 360 titles, but you can play them all on your Xbox One using Backwards Compatibility. On Xbox One, throughout the entire month of February 2020, Xbox Live Gold members can download TT Isle of Man ($59.99 ERP) for free. Also, from February 16 through March 15, Call of Cthulhu ($39.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost....

On Xbox One and Xbox Series X (S), throughout July 2022, members will get Beasts of Maravilla Island ($9.99 ERP). And from July 16 through August 15, Relicta ($19.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost. On Xbox 360, Thrillville: Off the Rails ($9.99 ERP) will be free until July 15. Finally, on July 16 and through the end of the month, Torchlight ($14.99 ERP) will also be available for free....

On Xbox One, throughout the entire month of October 2020, Xbox Live members can download Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut ($16.99 ERP) for free. Also, from October 16 through November 15, Maid of Sker ($24.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost. On Xbox 360, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy ($14.99 ERP) will be free until October 15. Then, on October 16 and through the end of the month, Costume Quest ($14....

Guide In this new update, the Guide is cleaner and easier to read. Microsoft has reduced the number of tabs and introduced a new default, left-to-right tab order for simpler navigation. App and system notifications are now with the rest of the Alerts. The People tab has been reorganized and “Friend Suggestions” are now under “Find someone.” You can now find “Discover Clubs” within the Clubs page, allowing users to find more suggestions....

On a new report from Digital Foundry at Eurogamer, a site dedicated to PC gaming and consoles, reveals how the next version of Xbox will out-perform the PlayStation 4 Pro. It’s been known for a while that Xbox Project Scorpio will deliver 6 teraflops graphical power, which is 30 percent more than the 4.2 teraflops offered by the PlayStation 4 Pro. In addition, now, we know that Microsoft is also planning to increase the amount of memory to 12GB (GDDR5) from current 8GB (DDR3) found on Xbox One....