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Surface Pro without a number is the successor to the Surface Pro 4 with updated hardware and over 800 new custom parts, and while this may be the tablet of choice to run Windows 10, eventually, you’ll need to restore the device to its default factory settings. It could be as a result of system failure, performance issues, or simply because you want to sell the tablet. While you can always use the reset feature built into Windows 10, if your Surface Pro (2017) won’t start, or things aren’t working correctly, you’ll need to use the recovery image to wipe the system and reinstall the OS....

The May 25, 2016, driver updates for the Surface line doesn’t include a lot of major changes, but users will notice some improvements on how the devices handle battery in connected standby and in low battery situations. In addition, there are also some improvements on Wi-Fi connectivity and storage. Below you can see all the new changes arriving with the May 25th release. Surface Book driver updates for May 2016 Surface Embedded Controller: “adjustments to system thermal tuning and optimizes battery utilization in connected standby and in low battery scenario....

Recently, a firmware for Surface Pro 4 devices was made available, and soon after the release a number of users began to report issues with the Windows Hello camera. Although, it’s not clear what actually caused the problem, a report from The Inquirer suggested that a driver included with the July firmware was the root of the issue, and simply rolling it back to its previous version resolved the issue....

Although the new devices don’t change the design from the previous version, they’re a lot faster using Intel 8th generation processors. They offer longer battery life, and now, they also come in a gorgeous black finish. Surface Pro 6 The Surface Pro 6 is 67 percent faster thanks to the 8th generation Intel quad-core processors, and the model featuring a Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory, and 128GB of storage starts at $899....

Although the company has built a ARM-based tablet before, the one inside the Surface Pro X there’s the new Microsoft SQ1 processor, which is a custom version of an ARM processor that Microsoft has built in partnership with Qualcomm. Technically, you’re getting a smartphone processor inside of a tablet that gives you the benefits of a phone on a computer. This translates into all-day battery life, LTE connectivity, and performance is like using a regular laptop....

Starting with build 22598, Windows 11 comes with an updated version of the redesigned Task Manager that introduces at least five new keyboard shortcuts, including: Alt + E – ends the selected process. Alt + N – opens the dialog to run a new task. Alt + V – turns “Efficiency Mode” on or off. Ctrl + Tab – Cycles through the tabs in the navigation area. Ctrl + Shift + Tab – Cycles through the tabs in the navigation area in reverse....

The company made the announcement in New York City. I had the chance to attend the event and snag some pictures to give you a closer look inside the Surface Studio and the parts that make up this machine. Alongside the Surface Studio, Microsoft also announced that the next update for Windows 10, which currently we know as “Redstone 2”, will be officially known as the “Creators Update,” and it will bring a lot of new features to make every user a creator....

Microsoft also released the Windows Phone Recovery Tool to help Windows Insiders recover their phones in case of a problem or if the user just want to opt-out of the program, as Windows 10 for phones is still not complete and there are a lot of known issues. The new version of Windows 10 for phones includes a lot of new features, such as new full-size background, updated Action Center, new type of notifications, a bunch of new apps, and a lot more....

Alongside the Xbox One X unveiling, the company also announced that original Xbox games will soon be playable on all Xbox One consoles, including the original Xbox One. Surface Laptop and the new Surface Pro are now available for purchase worldwide. The guys from iFixit got their hands on the new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro (2017) and teared them down revealing that both devices aren’t meant to be opened or repaired....

The software giant introduced a new ring of update for Insiders. Now users will have the option to test new flight with the “Release Preview”, in addition to the Slow and Fast rings. Windows 10 version 1511 (non-Insider) gets another cumulative update to address a number of issues regarding authentication, Windows Store apps, Microsoft Edge, and more. Windows 10 Mobile also gets updated to build 10586.107. The update doesn’t bring any new features, but it includes a few minor fixes and improvements....

In tech news, Mozilla has released Firefox 8 Beta, which brings more user experience improvements. Check out the article to get to know what is new and get the download link. Halloween is just a few weeks away and this is the perfect time to start carving those pumpkins, and also is a good time to decorate your computer desktop with great wallpapers, like with the ones in Eerie Autumn theme for Windows 7 — this is a great free theme pack that comes with 15 wallpapers and sound theme....

Time is running out, as such you must upgrade your qualifying computer now. According to Microsoft announcement, Windows 10 has the “highest customer satisfaction of any version”. “The free upgrade offer to Windows 10 was a first for Microsoft, helping people upgrade faster than ever before.” While many people might have thought Microsoft will keep Windows 10 as a free upgrade, today we know that it won’t be the case as after July 29th, you will have to pay $119 for the full version of Windows 10 Home....

Windows 10X also seems to be getting an anti-theft feature to prevent others from resetting and make your device their own. As part of the news on Windows 10, build 21296 was made available in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program with a new version of the clipboard history app, and the modern Storage Spaces settings are now available for more users. Windows 10 build 19042.782 (KB4598291) rolled out in the Release Preview and Beta Channels with the upcoming fixes and improvements coming in February for version 20H2....

The new version of Google Docs brings a redesigned user interface that you will find very familiar with the Google+ UI. Plus, the company added new features to make you more productive. Other improvements has been also added to Google Presentation, Google Docs for Android and Sites. Keep reading to learn what is new in Google Docs, Android and Sites. Google Docs new look: Many users have been enjoying the new Google Docs for some time, and now is available for everyone to enjoy....

These graphics drivers are also referred as “Universal Windows Drivers” (UWD), they will replace the Intel Graphics drivers, which now are just referred as “legacy” drivers, and they’re optimized for the Universal Windows Platform (UWP), which is a requirement starting with the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809). The legacy drivers will continue to exist, and you can still use them, but in order to revert, you’ll have to uninstall the current driver from the “Apps & features” settings page, and then, you need to install the legacy driver manually....

For instance, we have seen this with the rollout of Windows 10 version 2004 where many users reported installation problems, issues with apps after the upgrade, problems with drivers, and the update even broke Storage Spaces causing data loss in some cases. Also, after the release, cumulative updates that were supposed address many of the issues, ended up introducing more problems. The November 2019 Update didn’t have a lot of problems because it was a small release available as a cumulative update that didn’t require reinstallation....

Microsoft is also introducing “Tablet mode” (Continuum) in Windows 10 that allows users to move seamlessly from a traditional windowed to a full-screen, optimized for touch, environment. The Start menu looks similar to the menu users that were familiar in Windows 7, but the new menu also has a modern part similar to the Start screen. The Start menu in Windows 10 includes two sizes: the default regular size and users can also click the top-right “Expand” button on the top-right corner to make the menu full screen, which Windows 8 users will find familiar to the now gone Start screen....

You can still use version 21H1, but Microsoft no longer offers support for this release, meaning that devices running this version will no longer receive security and quality updates or support moving forward. If you have a computer still using the May 2021 Update, the system will soon upgrade automatically to the latest version, which in this case will be version 22H2 (Windows 10 2022 Update), but you can always upgrade manually....

Originally, the next feature update was expected to be “version 21H1,” because it was scheduled for the first half of 2021. However, there has been rumors about the company may be planning to change the release schedule to the second half of 2021, which means that the next feature update may be known as “version 21H2.” The reason behind the change is that Microsoft is looking into releasing only one major update per year, instead of two to free up engineers to also focus on Windows 10X....

While the company is proactively working to meet its deadline, there could always be something that could cause a delay, as such the schedule could change in the future. However, the original release date of Windows 10 was on July 29th, it’s only logical to expect the “Anniversary Update” to release the same day, which in 2016 is a Friday. If you have been following the development of the Anniversary Update, you probably already know many of the features and changes Microsoft is planning to release later this summer....