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However, since the focus is on Windows 11 22H2 and on “Windows 12” arriving in 2024, the update for Windows 10 doesn’t seem to include any noticeable changes or new features. Instead, it appears that version 22H2 will only be a minor update that the company plans to roll out as an enablement package that doesn’t require reinstallation. Currently, there are no changes announced for update KB5015684. However, it’ll likely focus on improving security and the overall performance....

The software giant is including various important fixes in the new build, but perhaps the biggest surprise in Windows 10 build 10049 from the fbl_impresive channel is that Microsoft is finally adding the first preview of Project Spartan browser for all Windows Insider to try for the first time. The new build is available immediately and you can install it onto of your current installation of Windows 10. However, because is not a final product, it’s not recommended to use this software as your primary operating system....

Windows 10 build 14946, according to Microsoft, has a number of features, including a new settings page with option to customize your precision touchpad experience on PC, the Wi-Fi settings page also gets updated with a few options to temporarily disable your connection for PC and Mobile, a few other specific small features for Mobile, and a number of fixes and improvements for both Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile....

Windows 10 build 16179, according to the company, continues the efforts to improve battery life with a new Power Throttling feature, and for developers there is a new option to revert changes using a virtual machine with Hyper-V. Along with the new changes, this new Windows 10 Redstone 3 update includes a number fixes and known of issues that you should be aware of before installing. What’s new on Windows 10 build 16179 In this new flight, Microsoft is reintroducing Power Throttling, which is a new feature to improve battery life on devices....

Windows 10 build 17025, according to the company, makes the Settings app easier to use and adds new improvements to control apps on startup. You’ll see more Fluent Design changes, and Microsoft is also improving the Yahei Font for Chinese users with better the legibility, symmetry, and appearance. Alongside the new features, this new Redstone 4 update includes a number of improvements, fixes, and known issues you may want to know before installing....

Build 20270 for Windows 10, according to the company, fixes black text on dark background for dialog boxes, apps closing unexpectedly when clicking the maximize button, delay logging in an account on devices with multiple users, and printer settings. As part of the changes, the Optimize Drives settings now have a working “Advanced View” checkbox that will allow you to display volumes previously not visible in the page. Also, the touch keyboard in portrait mode now supports split mode....

The announcement is also meant for Windows 10 Enterprise customers, as the company says that “commercial customers should feel confident to deploy this release broadly across their organizations.” Microsoft announces the broadly availability of the new version of Windows 10 just weeks before the release of the Fall Creators Update (version 1709), which is expected to rollout sometime in September. If you’re still running the Anniversary Update (version 1607), it’s now the time to upgrade....

Navigating to the Personalization page inside the Settings app, you’ll find a new “Background” option to manage the your desktop wallpapers. In Color, you’ll find three new options, including “Automatically pick a color from my background”, “Show color on taskbar and Start menu”, and “Make Start menu transparent”. These new settings will add more flexibility on how users can personalize Windows 10, as users can now customize how color scheme are applied....

Microsoft also notes that it has received over 200,000 pieces feedback generated via the Windows Feedback app. Top requests include option to remove the search and task view buttons from the taskbar, add animation when opening the Start menu, and make it easier to use local accounts. SEE ALSO: Windows 10: new features included in the Technical Preview Windows 10 Technical Preview by the numbers When testing unfinished software it’s usually recommended to install the operating system in a virtual machine, but in Windows 10 numbers are showing something different....

The company also lists a few of the fixes included in the new build of Windows 10 Mobile, which included various reported issues by Insiders: You can now set the Lock screen and background image from within the Photos app. Improved Latvian and Chinese inputs. Improvements to the Kid’s Corner tile layout. Improved reliability of Data Sense notifications. Modified Shape Writing algorithm to be less aggressive in suggesting contact names over common words....

The software giant also explains that those devices not in the Production ring will eventually get the new firmware when it releases in early March. The new firmware update brings three important changes: Stability fixes Improvements for GPS reliability Improvements for call audio quality The new firmware isn’t available for every variant of the phones. You can check if your phone is compatible with the new firmware here. The LG Lancet (VW820) on Verizon and the Lumia 830 available on AT&T will also be receiving the new firmware update....

Getting the new update is pretty straightforward, for those already testing the Technical Preview build 9841 make sure you’re signed-in as an administrator that is linked to the Windows Insider Program. Then simply go to PC settings > Update and Recovery > Preview Builds, click Check Now and the build 9860 for Windows 10 should start downloading. Finally click or tap Install Now to complete the installation. The download ranges between 2GB and 2....

KB4507453 bumps the version number to build 18362.239, and according to the company fixes issues with Mixed Reality, BitLocker, and improves security with Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Office apps. In addition, Microsoft is also releasing quality updates for older versions of Windows 10, including version 1809, 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and for original release. Update KB4507453 for Windows 10 version 1903 Microsoft has announced KB4507453 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “July 9, 2019—KB4507453 (OS Build 18362....

KB4577063 bumps the version number to build 19041.546, and according to the company fixes a problem with spatial sound in games and adds alert about Internet Explorer 11 will drop support of Adobe Flash in December. Also, the quality update improves various aspects of the Windows Mixed Reality, including reduction of distortions and aberrations for headsets, ensures headsets meet minimum hardware requirements and sets 90Hz as the default refresh rate, and brings support for some new motion controllers....

Windows 10 version 1909, codenamed 19H2, is the eighth major release that Microsoft is making available for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it’s a very small update that enhances the May 2019 Update (so, you can think of this feature update as a service pack). You can learn more about this update in this field guide. Windows 10 version 1909 release date The new version of Windows 10 is officially rolling out sometime in November, but it won’t be available for every device on day one....

According to the official notes, Windows 11 build 22499 adds the ability to share the content of an app window directly from the Taskbar to a Microsoft Teams meetings call. After installing this update of Windows 11, when you are in a Teams meetings call, hover over a running application in the Taskbar and click the Share this window button. When you finish sharing the content, hover over the app button again and click Stop Sharing or choose another window and click Share this Window to switch the presentation to another app....

Build 25252 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, brings a few updates to the Taskbar, including a new VPN status indicator for the network and a new design for the search box. This flight also pushes a slew of fixes for the Taskbar, Start menu, and more. Windows 11 build 25252 changes Here are the new features and improvements available with the latest build of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel:...

Windows 8 on ARM-based CPUs will support the traditional Windows desktop experience, but old apps will not be supported (WOA doesn’t support running, emulating, or porting existing x86/64 desktop apps). ARM-based devices will be focus on Metro style apps, which are those built under WinRT — President of the Windows and Windows Live Division at Microsoft Steven Sinofsky explains. But not to be so worried, at first WOA will include a built-in desktop version of the new Office 15 that will enable users to use Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint....

This decision has a good reason: DVDs and Blu-ray discs depend upon codecs to understand and play video and audio on the screen — typically MPEG for video and Dolby Digital for audio –. Those are technologies that have patents and cost money. For instance, Microsoft has to pay $2 to the MPEG-LA for each copy of Windows 7 sold, cost that the company has to pass to customers even if they don’t play DVDs (this is not counting the unknown price that the company has to pay for the Dolby Digital codecs)....

The announcement was made by Microsoft at the Worldwide Partner Conference. At launch, the latest operating system from the software giant will be available across 231 markets around the world and in 109 languages. The RTM release will be, as always has been, the last version before hitting the store shelves. Manufactures and businesses with Microsoft Software Assurance for Volume Licensing will be able to get their hands on the operating system as soon the company signs off the final code, however everyone else will have to wait until the official release date; then the OS can be obtained via download or by buying the physical DVD....