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The upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile is pretty straightforward, simply download the Upgrade Advisor app from the Store, select Enable Windows 10 Upgrade. Then when the Windows 10 is available, you will be notified to install through Windows Update. Microsoft rolls Windows 10 build 14291 for PC and Mobile through the Fast ring of updates. While the new preview doesn’t include many major changes, it’s a special build as the company finally brings extension support for Microsoft Edge....

Also this week Microsoft show off how important Metro style apps are going to play a key role on saving battery life and system resources — Windows 8 Metro style apps can reduce memory usage with impressive hibernation and quick resume technique. To help you get the most out of Windows 8, if you are up to the challenge, this week learn How to create a Windows 8 bootable USB using the Command Prompt [Step by Step]....

This week the software giant released the next milestone of the operating system, which brings more stability, over 100,000 changes, and a pre-release version that can already take on day-to-day users tasks. See all of what you might have missed: Getting you ready for Windows 8, this week I shared several useful tips to keep in mind when installing the operating system on a physical computer or virtual machine, to learn more check out — how to prepare your PC for Windows 8 Consumer Preview....

With this collection of perfect images of books and majestic libraries from around the world you could not only decorate your desktop computer but also immerse on the memories of what has been and what we must preserve as our wonderful inheritance. Among others you will find breathtaking photographs of libraries from the Library of Parliament, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Baroque library of Czech Republic; French National Assembly, Palais Bourbon, Paris, France; Morgan Library & Museum, Manhattan, New York, U....

All these images are free to download for Windows 10 as your new wallpapers for this week. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background, and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section. The Grand Canyon National Park theme | Download...

It’s likely that most Twitch users will get prompted to change their password at the next login. User may have also found an email from the company explaining the situation with a link to reset their password. Also those who have linked their account with YouTube or have Twitch linked elsewhere will be prompted to reconnect to those services. While Twitch hasn’t shared much details about the breach, the company is recommending everyone to change their password and to do the same on any site users may have used the same one....

Windows 10 build 18329 was released in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program with several new improvements expected to arrive with the spring update. If you’re an Office 365 user, soon the OneDrive folder will be the new default save location to protect your files against malware and other problems. On Windows 7, the software giant is discontinuing the metadata information service for music and videos on Windows Media Player....

Project Reunion 0.5 was released for developers to make it easier to build apps using legacy and modern elements without worrying about updates. In other Windows 10 news, Microsoft made available the update KB5000842 as a preview for the non-security improvements expected to roll out with the next monthly update. In case you missed it, you can also download the pick of the week theme: Community Showcase: Aqua to refresh your desktop....

Sources revealed that Microsoft is planning to launch a disc-less Xbox console, and it’s likely to carry the “Xbox One S All-Digital Edition” name. Build 18353 and build 18351, as part of the Windows 10 April 2019 Update development, released this week to testers with a bunch of improvements and fixes for devices enrolled in the Fast ring. In addition, the software giant also rolled out build 18850, as part of the Windows 10 20H1 development, for devices enrolled in the Skip Ahead ring, but no new features were introduced....

You can now purchase a Surface Laptop running Windows 10 Pro, instead of having to upgrade from Windows 10 S. The Xbox game titles that you’ll be getting for free during the month of February through the Games with Gold Program have been announced. In case you missed it, you can also download the pick of the week theme: Flowers In The Snow to refresh your desktop. Tech tips This week, you also learned a number of tips to get the most out of your PC, including the steps to adjust the brightness on Windows 10....

Windows 10 build 20236 was released in the Dev Channel with improvements for search, and it enables the refresh rate option in the Settings app. Microsoft is now testing automatic installation of Office web apps (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) on the latest insider preview of Windows 10. Surface Laptop Go is finally available for order in the Microsoft Store and other retailers, and the based model starts at $549....

As part of the C release schedule, update KB5004296 was released for Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 as an optional non-security quality update. If you are still on version 1909, then the update to install is KB5004293. The software giant also revealed the next four games that Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass members would be getting for free in August through the Games with Gold program. Tech tips roundup This week, you also learned several new tips to get the most out of Windows, including the steps to enable or disable the Start menu full-screen mode....

The company has also been testing watermark warnings and alerts in the Settings app to inform users that they’re running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. Windows 11 is getting a new way to snap windows on the screen with a new dropdown interface that appears from the top of the screen when dragging an app window. In addition, File Explorer is expected to get some new features, including folder previews, the ability to pin files to Quick Access, and a new OneDrive integration....

Although, the dark theme is new to Windows 10, Windows Phone users should find this feature particularly familiar, as the Microsoft’s mobile operating system already let users choose between a light and dark theme on its handsets. This is another feature that brings the mobile and desktop operating system closer together, and one that gives users more power over customization. In addition, who says that in the future, it could be possible that the light and dark theme would be another option that will roam between mobile and desktop devices....

This is of course, in addition to all the new features and changes, we have been seeing throughout every Redstone preview Microsoft has already made available in the Insider Program. Windows 10 Anniversary Update key features During the Build developer conference Microsoft highlighted significant changes coming to windows 10. Windows Ink Windows Ink is an entire new experience that lets users use the pen more naturally as they would normally do on a piece of paper....

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. Using Update Assistant tool to get version 1803 If you can’t wait until version 1803 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....

According to Microsoft, KB3070365 fixes the flyouts when they won’t open clicking the icons on the taskbar, including on Start, Cortana, Network, Battery, and Action Center, in Windows 10 build 10130. The new release was first announced by Gabriel Aul, Microsoft’s head of the Windows Insider program, on Twitter. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) June 8, 2015 After installing KB3070365, you’ll need to restart your computer to complete the installation. As Microsoft gets ready for the July 29th, release date, we will continue to see new updates and new builds of Windows 10, but only to fix and make the operating system stable....

In Windows 10 build 14291, Microsoft is bringing a number of improvements on Microsoft Edge, Maps, and Alarms & Clock apps. Japanese one-handed kana touch keyboard and Japanese Lined-mode Text Input Canvas. And the company is also introducing the new Feedback Hub app. As always, there are several fixes, improvements, and known issues for both PC and Mobile. Here’s what you will find new in build 14291 Microsoft Edge Extensions: Similar to Chrome and Firefox, starting build 14291, the new default web browser for Windows 10 include support for extensions....

Perhaps the most interesting part about build 15042 is that Microsoft has removed the watermark in the bottom-right corner, which indicates that all the features are locked-in and the OS is nearly finalized. What’s new on Windows 10 build 15042 Windows 10 build 15042, according to the company, adds a few improvements to Microsoft Edge, Cortana animation in the out-of-box-experience gets updated, and a slew of bug fixes. In this new flight, Microsoft Edge adds a pop-up dialog to make it clear when Flash content has been blocked....