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While a number of Windows 10 RTM candidate builds have already been spotted online, the company has yet to decide which build will be consider the final copy and the one that will release to partners to start getting devices ready for July 29th. For those unfamiliar, RTM simply means a version of Windows 10 that Microsoft is confident it is stable and doesn’t contain any significant bugs. However, it will be far from complete and many features will be missing, as the company is offering the operating system as a service or WaaS (Windows as a Service)....

According to WinBeta, the software giant is already testing on internal builds a new drag-and-drop functionality to allow you to arrange Quick Actions any way you like. In addition, it’s said that Microsoft is planning to allow you to add and remove as many Quick Actions buttons as you like, suggesting that you’ll be able to select to show only the buttons you want to see in Action Center....

KB4480116 bumps the version number to build 17763.253, and according to the company address security vulnerabilities, storage problems, and parches Microsoft Edge and other components. In addition, the January 2019 rollout 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 17763.253 Microsoft has announced KB4480116 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “January 8, 2019—KB4480116 (OS Build 17763....

KB4532695 bumps the version number to build 18362.628 and 18363.628, and according to the software giant, the update fixes problems with Windows Hello, Start menu layout, bugs with File Explorer, and USB connectivity. Update KB4532695 for Windows 10 version 1903 and 1909 Microsoft has announced KB4532695 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “January 28, 2020—KB4532695 (OS Builds 18362.628 and 18363.628).” If you’re already running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update or the November 2019 Update on your device, this update will address these problems....

KB4537818 bumps the version number to build 17763.1075, and according to the company fixes problems with Windows Hello, network printers, Windows 10 activation, and improves battery performance during Modern Standby mode. In addition, older versions of Windows 10, including version 1803, 1709, and 1607, are also getting updates with various fixes. Update KB4532693 for Windows 10 version 1809 Microsoft has announced KB4532693 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “February 25, 2020—KB4537818 (OS Build 17763....

Windows 10 version 1903, codenamed 19H1, is the seventh feature that Microsoft is making available for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it’s an incremental update that delivers subtle improvements and several new features, including a new system light theme that expands to the Start menu, taskbar, Action Center, and other elements. You’ll also find features, such as Reserved storage, which aims to reduce problems installing updates. You will be able to run untrusted apps on your device safely using an isolated environment called Windows Sandbox, and Recommended troubleshooting will fix common issues automatically....

According to an updated support document, the company reveals that starting with the May 2019 Update, the desktop version of Windows 10 “must include a storage” of 32GB or greater for the 32-bit and 64-bit version. This is around 12GB more storage than the previous 20GB minimum requirement. Windows 10 version 1903 minimum hardware requirements These are the minimum hardware requirements starting with the May 2019 Update: Processor: 1GHz or faster CPU or System on a Chip (SoC) Memory: 1GB for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit Hard drive space: 32GB for 64-bit or 32-bit Graphics: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1....

According to the changelogs, the update KB5010414 brings various improvements to the Taskbar, including weather information in the Widgets button, clock for other monitors, the ability to mute Microsoft Teams calls from the system tray, and share an app window in meetings. The Start menu will now open Office files in the web browser if the computer doesn’t have a valid installation of Office. If the device has a valid installation of Office, the files from the “Recommended” section will open in the apps....

Build 22458 for Windows 11, according to the company, adds a quick access button to the power menu in the Start menu to access the “Sign-in options” page. (However, the option was already present in build 22454.) Microsoft is also updating the Tips app with a new interface that matches the design language for Windows 11 with rounded corners and acrylic material. Furthermore, the app now includes more than one hundred tips to help users get started with the new OS....

Build 22572 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, introduces the Microsoft Family features as an app, and the Clipchamp app becomes another that will come pre-installed by default. Also, this flight ships with a modern version of the Print Queue experience, and Quick Assist, Windows Sandbox, and Focus get new icons using the Fluent design system. Furthermore, you can now open the classic context menu in File Explorer with the “Shift + Right-click” action....

Build 22623.1020 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, rolls out new Brielle display support for Narrator and various improvements for the Taskbar, Task Manager, and more. Also, Windows 11 22623.1020 and 22621.1020 adds the option to enable the Windows Spotlight feature with Themes on the Personalization page, the ability to show storage usage warning from OneDrive on the Accounts settings, and new organizational messages feature for companies....

Build 22623.1037 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, brings more support interaction with interface controls and various fixes for the Taskbar and Task Manager. In addition, for both builds 22621.1037 and 22623.1037, you will find that the Taskbar includes a new search box with more rounded corners instead of a square shape. Windows 11 build 22623.1037 Starting with this flight, Voice Access is now more flexible and supports interaction with interface controls having different names:...

Windows 11 build 25188, according to the company’s announcement, delivers new touch keyboard settings, makes the Windows Terminal the default command-line experience, updates the Microsoft Store, and pushes a long list of fixes. Although the official ISO file isn’t available, you can still download the latest image for build 25188 using the UUP Dump tool. Windows 11 build 25188 As part of the new visual improvements, Windows 11 build 25188 introduces a new “Show the touch keyboard when there’s no keyboard attached” touch keyboard setting inside the “Typing” settings page....

ReFS is a technology designed to meet storage needs and overcome limitations from today and tomorrow. The file system can handle large volumes, share storage pools with different systems, and has corruption resiliency. Initially, the company created the file system to replace NTFS, but it was only available for the server version of Windows. However, it appears that ReFS will finally come to the desktop version of the operating system....

However, Nado Costa, a designer who works at Microsoft, has said that Microsoft is working on 3D emoji for Windows 11. The news appeared in an article that Costa published on LinkedIn explaining the plans for the new direction with the emoji system that includes updates for every new version of the Unicode. It’s still unclear why the company made available a 2D version instead of the promised 3D version of the emoji system, but now, it’s clear that the team is committed to making good in the promise....

Despite the known issues and bugs that users have been reporting, Microsoft says that the initial rollout shows a “high rate of positive update experiences and user feedback for eligible devices.” And based on this data, the company will proceed to speed up the rollout to more eligible devices running Windows 10. Microsoft will continue to cautiously oversee the rollout performance, keep training its machine learning model to provide a smooth upgrade experience, and update the health dashboard website to provide information as the company further increases availability over time....

However, if you aren’t ready to jump to Windows 8, you should at least make the purchase and create a DVD or USB installation media, which will allow you to install the operating system at a later time. This is definitely an offer you shouldn’t let it get away, because after Thursday you’ll have to pay full price for Windows 8 Pro upgrade, which currently is $199.99 (but if you shop around, you just might be able to get it for a lower price) and $119....

According to Kayla Cinnamon, a program manager for Windows Terminal at Microsoft, in 2022, the company plans to make Windows Terminal the default experience for Windows 11 users. It’ll first start with devices enrolled in the Insider program, and then it’ll eventually roll out to everyone. The Windows Terminal version 1.0 first shipped on May 2020, and it’s an app that has been designed to be the command line experience to run Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux....

As always, two of the games for February 2017 are available for Xbox One, and the other two on Xbox 360. However, you can play every game available through the Game with Gold program on Xbox One using Backward Compatibility. On Xbox One, during the month of February, Xbox Live Gold subscribers can download Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime ($14.99 ERP) for free during the entire month. Then on February 16th to March 15th, Project Cars Digital Edition ($29....

On Xbox One and Xbox Series X (and Series S), throughout July 2021, subscribers will get Planet Alpha ($19.99 ERP). And from July 16 through August 15, Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break ($29.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost. On Xbox 360, Conker: Live & Reloaded ($9.99 ERP) will be free until July 15. Finally, on July 16 and through the end of the month, Midway Arcade Origins ($19....