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The new SKUs include Entry available for $25, Value will cost $45, Core will be offered for $65.45, Core+ for $86.66, and the Advanced SKU will run for $101. The Entry and Value SKUs will be available for devices, such as laptops, 2-in-1, and tablets running low-end processors like Intel Atom and Celeron with 4GB of memory. The Advanced SKU will be available for more capable processors like Intel Core i7, Core i9, or AMD Ryzen and Threadripper with 4K displays and a lot of memory....

Today, the software giant at the WinHEC conference in China, has revealed a few more details about Windows 10, including pirated copies of Windows will also qualified to upgrade for free, but also shared some details on the upgrade path options. Microsoft will offer two ways path to upgrade to Windows 10: the first one is via an ISO file and the second option is by using Windows Update. Those users running Windows 8 and Windows 7 can use the ISO file to create an installation media or use the update process using Windows Update to move to Windows 10....

KB4464330 bumps the version number to build 17763.55, and it addresses the problem that causes data loss after upgrading to the October 2018 Update. Window 10 build 17763.55 Microsoft has announced KB4464330 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “October 9, 2018—KB4464330 (OS Build 17763.55)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 version 1809 on your PC, this update will address these problems: Addresses an issue affecting group policy expiration where an incorrect timing calculation may prematurely remove profiles on devices subject to the “Delete user profiles older than a specified number of day....

KB4471332 bumps the version number to build 17763.194, and according to the company fixes a specific Seek Bar problem with Windows Media Player and addresses security problems with various Windows 10 components. In addition, this December Patch Tuesday also delivers updates for Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update), version 1709 (Fall Creators Update), version 1703 (Creators Update), and older versions. Windows 10 build 17763.194 Microsoft has announced KB4471332 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “December 11, 2018—KB4471332 (OS Build 17763....

KB4568831 bumps the version number to build 19041.423, and according to the company, fixes problem with internet connectivity for cellular modems and printing to network printers. It addresses Settings crashing unexpectedly, storage pool creation using Storage Spaces, darker content than usual with high dynamic range (HDR), and much more. In addition, the company is making available the same KB4568831 update as build 19042.423 for devices enrolled in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program....

The update KB4586853 bumps the version number to build 19041.662, and according to the official logs fixes a problem with USB 3.0 hubs that might stop working when the device is configured to hibernate or during reboot. It addresses a problem that prevents the PDF24 app (version 9.1.1) from opening .txt files, fixes unusable touch keyboard with the Mail app, and addresses random changes in the input focus of edit controls when using the Japanese IME or the Chinese Traditional IME....

The Windows 10 “Update Assistant” is a tool that Microsoft makes available for devices which for unknown reasons are not getting the new update. The tool works very similar to the Media Creation Tool, but with the difference that you can only do an in-place upgrade. How to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1809 If you can’t wait until version 1809 is offered to you automatically, you can go to the Microsoft software support download page, and download the Update Assistant clicking the Update Now button....

Build 22483, according to the company announcement, adds another entry in the right-click context menu for the “Recommended” and “More” button in the Start menu to refresh the items. As for fixes, this flight addresses a problem that causes the Search box to appear blank. Searching for “display” will return the Display settings page. Also, it fixes an issue with WSL and File Explorer integration, a problem with NTFS that could impact performance, and an issue causing the Publisher column in Task Manager not to retrieve publisher names....

The update KB5006674 bumps the version number to build 22000.258, and according to the company, it fixes the compatibility issues with some Intel “Killer” and “SmartByte” networking software, which may cause drops of User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packets, making some websites might load slower and problems with VPN. The update download and install automatically, but you can always force it from Settings > Windows Updates and clicking the Check for Updates button....

In Windows 8 Developer Preview many users are having the issue that when they click an app tile, for those new immersive Metro designed full-screen apps, nothing will happen — they will not launched. This behavior occurs when having a screen resolution that doesn’t meet the minimum requirements to launch applications in the Modern UI, which it should be 1024×768 and higher. You can change your screen resolution by going to the Control Panel, selecting More Settings, and then selecting Display when the Desktop Control Panel comes up....

Virtual desktops feature is nothing new, Windows had a utility from Sysinternals since Windows XP, versions of Linux like Ubuntu and even Apple’s OS X have similar functionality, but bringing a native virtual desktops to Windows 9 further confirms the company trying to make the OS more appealing to Windows XP and Windows 7 users. This feature is really useful and users with laptops or computers with a single monitor will get the best benefits as they create multiple desktops to work on....

Technically Microsoft today is releasing two updates: the first release is version 12400.899, and this is the update the company halted due to issues with BitLocker, but now things seem to go back to normal. The second update, is version 14147.180 and this is the update that brings a few new features to Windows Phone handsets such as: Live Folders, which is a feature that basically let users drag a tile to another place to create a new group of folders....

As part of this release, the Windows Terminal introduces an updated version of the tab system with better color contrast, rounded corners on the dropdown, and tab separators. Also, if you have a lot of tabs open, you can now scroll through them with buttons. The app can now detect any Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution installed on your device along with PowerShell Core, as such they’ll appear in the profile....

Although, Microsoft is making available two games for Xbox One and two for Xbox 360, it’s worth pointing out that titles available for Xbox 360 through the Games with Gold program are playable in the new console thanks to the Xbox One Backward Compatibility feature. During the month of May 2016, Xbox One owners with an active Xbox Live Gold membership can download Defense Grid 2 ($14.99 ERP) for free....

Also I added a few more questions and answers from reliable sources to complement Microsoft answers. Q: When will Xbox One launch and in what markets? A: Short answer: “later this year” and markets are yet to be revealed. Q: Does Xbox One require an “always on” Internet connection? A: No, Xbox One does not have to be connected to the internet all the time, but it does require an internet connection....

I could understand PS4 leaving behind the CD playback support, but it really surprises me that DLNA streaming won’t be a supported feature, when Sony back in 2003 was the company that established the standard to stream content between devices. This is also a good news for gamers, because if you recall, Microsoft has confirmed in the past that Xbox One will not include the Windows Media Center Extender. And now knowing that DLNA will be an option, users will still be able to stream content from a computer, tablet, or phone to the big screen....

The digital TV tuner will connect to European Xbox One easily using a USB port turning the console into a TV set-top box. Once connected users will be able to tune free over-the-air DVB-T, DVB-T2, and DVB-C TV channels available in the area without the need of a cable subscription or proprietary box, or setting messy IR blasting through the Microsoft’s Kinect sensor. Using the new digital TV tuner Xbox One owner in Europe will be able to:...

Starting with this update, those who own Surface Duo can play games on one screen using the software-based gamepad on the other, similar to the Nintendo 3DS experience. Since the company has been updating a lot of Xbox Game Pass titles to include support for touch controls, you can now play over 50 games on your Duo device, including Gears 5, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Tell Me Why (Chapters 1-3), and Minecraft Dungeons....

Better displays scaling: Although Microsoft has improved in Windows 8.1 automatic scaling, it only works per computer, not per display. If you currently have a Windows 8.1 Ultrabook with retina display, Windows will look beautiful automatically, but extending to another monitor, let’s a say a 1080p display, it will mirror the same scaling settings from the primary display, which is not optimal. As such in Windows 9, Microsoft should consider adding more scaling options to allow scaling per display....