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Windows 11 build 25236 rolled out in the Dev Channels with search improvements, fixes, and an updated version of the Microsoft Store app. AMD confirmed that it is investigating a problem that causes games to run slower on Ryzen 7000 system due to a compatibility issue with the new Core Compute Die (CCD) inside the processors. In addition, if you have ever wondered why your solid-state drive degrades performance over time, in this post, we look into the problem and what you should do to keep the drive at top speeds....

Shortly after the feature update became available, Microsoft acknowledged that a bug in its system caused version 22H2 to become available on unsupported devices running Windows 10. Windows 11 build 25136 has begun to roll out in the Dev Channel with an updated version of File Explorer that includes support for tabs and introduces redesigned navigation and dynamic widget content for the Taskbar. We also discussed whether you should upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 or wait a little longer....

The company also recently published a new documentation page highlighting all the features that have been removed from Windows 11. Windows 10 received an out-of-band update to address a specific issue working with PDF documents on versions 21H1, 20H2, and 2004. In case you missed it, you can now download the default wallpapers that Microsoft has picked to ship with Windows 11. Also, the company announced the next four games that Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass members will be getting for free during the month of July 2021 through the Games with Gold program....

According to Microsoft, any device with a screen size of 10.1-inch or less is a mobile device. Typically it is a device you don’t use with a keyboard or mouse, which means that it doesn’t fall in the “professional” category, for these devices the core editing and viewing experience is free. Alongside the freemium experience, the software giant also offers Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal, people using these type of subscriptions can get more features on top of what is already free, plus 1TB of OneDrive storage and 60 minutes of Skype unlimited worldwide calling per month, and the ability to install Office on a number of devices....

Windows 10’s April 2018 Update is just another update, but unlike those updates you get every month (Patch Tuesday), this release includes new features and changes to improve the overall user experience. It’s worth noting that this update was originally supposed to be called “Spring Creators Update,” but to avoid confusion with previous update, Microsoft decided to use a total different name. Windows 10 April 2018 Update release date The spring update for Windows 10 is expected to release on April 30, 2018, and it’ll be offered as a free update for all devices already using Windows 10....

Realizing that many users are having the same problem, I decided to clear things up to these users and for anyone who is a bit stuck on how the new Microsoft’s licensing model works. Basically all the questions, in some way, are related, so hopefully this should help to answer them all. Let’s start by saying that Microsoft licensing has changed a little from previous versions. Starting with Windows 8, for example, users can use the “upgrade” media (DVD, ISO and USB) to do either an in place upgrade or do a clean — a....

Windows 10 build 14279 is a significant preview as the company notes that Cortana is getting some great features, including support to more languages and new reminders capabilities. Microsoft is also updating the logon experience, and updating its Sway and Xbox app (beta). As always, the preview comes with a number of fixes and known issues customers should be aware before installing. What’s new in Windows 10 build 14279 Cortana On build 14279, Microsoft is adding support for more languages, including Spanish (Mexico), and Portuguese (Brazil) or French (Canada)....

Although this new version is not a massive update that will significantly change the way you use computers, it’s a small update that includes a slew of incremental improvements and some small features around optimization, security, and productivity. In this guide, we’ll highlight the 14 best new features and improvements available with version 2004 of Windows 10. (You can also check everything that is new with the May 2020 Update in this extensive guide....

According to the company, aside from the crashing issue, the new build should be “more stable and polished” than Windows 10 build 10074, because Windows 10 RTM is closing in and the company needs to start getting ready for summer launch. What’s new in Windows 10 build 10122 In this builds users will begin to see changes in the Start menu and Continuum that were shown at the Build and Ignite conference....

Windows 10 build 18860, according to the company, in the Cursor & pointer setting, tooltips will now show when you move the mouse over the different color options. It addresses an interface problem with Task Manager, more specifically when you set the Performance tab as your default, and this release fixes problems with BitLocker and Narrator. In addition, as part of the Narrator experience, build 18860 introduces new improvements like Braille user can now reliably activate links by routing key....

Windows 10 build 18945, according to the software giant, ships with a new Cortana experience, which has been designed to provide a chat-based interface with the ability to type or speak using natural language. The new search experience in File Explorer is finally rolling out to all users. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) ships with networking improvements and new configuration options, and Narrator gets a number of changes....

The update KB4579311 bumps the version number to build 19042.572, and according to the company, fixes privilege elevation in win32k, issue creating null ports using the user interface, and problem deletion of critical files in alphabetic order from “%systemroot%\systm32” by the Group Policy service. In addition, build 19042.572 also includes security patches for the Windows App Platform and Frameworks, Windows Media, Windows Fundamentals, Windows Kernel, Windows Authentication, Windows Virtualization, and Microsoft Graphics Component....

Windows 10 build 1940, according to the company, Storage sense disable cloud syncing for the Downloads folder. Also, this flight updates the sign-in login to prevent error when accidentally starting with a space trying to type the username. In addition, Microsoft is also warning about several known issues with build 19640, including Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) with eMMC storage, updates trying to apply for a long time, broken privacy settings, and taskbar preview thumbnails not rendering as expected....

According to the announcement, Windows 10 build 21370 finally introduces Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) support over Bluetooth. Thanks to this lossy codec addition, users will be able to choose from a broader range of Bluetooth headphones and speakers for better audio listening. Microsoft is also making changes to unify the audio endpoint to make it easier to set up headphones and microphones. Starting with this flight, Windows 10 will only offer one option in the user interface, and the system will switch to the correct peripheral automatically....

The “Windows 10 Update Assistant” is a very simple tool, and you can get it from the Microsoft support website. Once you double-click the file to start the process, you’ll get a message that reads: Click the Update Now button will trigger a system check, the download process begins, and then the installation starts. After the installation completes, which should take around 20 minutes, you’ll need to go through the out-of-box-experience (OOBE) to set your privacy settings and additional options....

Although the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (FCU) still includes a long list of features and improvements, such as the new Fluent Design System, OneDrive Files On-Demand, and My People, many users are looking forward to this new feature. However, Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President in the Operating Systems Group, Joe Belfiore has now confirmed that Timeline will arrive in the next major update of Windows 10 planned for March 2018....

Now, the company is ready to expand, and this weekend “more people will receive preview access to the new Xbox One experience”. In addition, the software maker says that is pushing out a new update for the Xbox Beta app on Windows 10, and reveals that Cortana for Xbox will be available next year. How can you get in line to receive an invite? If you have previously enrolled in the Xbox One Preview Program, then you’re in the waiting list....

One of the areas Microsoft is also improving is the logon experience. In the past, users have to go through the Lock screen and logon screen backgrounds to get into the desktop, which wasn’t a very smooth experience. Starting with Windows 10 (build 14279) and later versions, Microsoft is now merging these two experiences by showing only one background in the Lock and logon screen. Windows 10 new logon experience The new change puts the Lock screen background image on both screens with a new transition effect....

However, when the May 2019 Update was made available to everyone seeking to upgrade clicking the Check for updates button in the Windows Update settings page, many users didn’t receive any option or message explaining why the new version wasn’t available, which made it unclear whether the computer was ready for the new version or if there was a problem with Windows Update. But now, when you check for updates manually, you will no longer be left in the cold....

Microsoft launched the new update during its Surface event on October 2, but only hours after the release users started reporting that the upgrade process deleted all their documents, pictures, videos, and other files. On its support website, the company notes: “We have paused the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) for all users as we investigate isolated reports of users missing some files after updating....