If you currently use Windows 11 as your primary system and notice some slowness in performance, you are not alone. According to a number of reports, the latest version of Windows has a problem that Microsoft has yet to fix that is causing slow performance for NVMe Solid-State Drives (SSDs). The software giant released the first preview of a new version of Notepad that includes a new interface and support for dark mode....
The Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Windows 10 through the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass for PC, and Steam. If you’re planning to get the simulator, you can purchase the standard version for $59.99, the deluxe version for $89.99, and the premium version for $119.99. Microsoft will handle updates for its Surface Duo, and the company recently revealed that it’s committing to release Android updates for the device for three years....
This walk-through video gives you a closer look at the new Fluent Design-style icons and other improvements. Also, you can check this write-up with more details about these new visual changes that the software company plans to ship with version 21H2. In addition to version 21H2, during the first half of 2021, Microsoft also plans to rollout version 21H1, and these are all the details about the feature update. Windows Terminal version 1....
Windows 10 build 21313 was made available in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. Among the changes, the company revealed that this flight removes the legacy version of Microsoft Edge and replaces it with the Chromium version of the browser. Microsoft also said that it will be replacing the legacy version of the browser with the Chromium version on the devices using Windows 10 version 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004, and 20H2 with the April 2021 cumulative update....
Windows 10 build 19587 rolls out to devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program with new improvements and changes. Outside the regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Microsoft made available updates for older versions of Windows 10, including version 1809, 1803, 1709, and 1607. This week, Microsoft also unveiled a bunch of new information about hardware and features coming to Xbox Series X, and it also revealed the technical specifications of the console....
Microsoft quietly improved tabs for File Explorer with the ability to re-arrange tabs with the latest preview update of Windows 11. The Your Phone app gets renamed to Phone Link, and with the new name, there is an updated interface and support for more Android phones. Windows 11 build 22000.593 was made available in the stable channel as an optional install with notification improvements and various fixes. Windows 11 22H2 is the next version of the operating system arriving during the second half of 2022, and these are all the details you need to know....
Windows 10 build 17025 released with new features and improvements that users will be getting with the Redstone 4 update in early 2018. Windows 10 adds new options in the Settings app to manage apps at startup, which means that you no longer need to configure this feature using Task Manager. Original Xbox games compatibility finally arrives to Xbox One through emulation, but currently, you can only play a small number of games....
In a new article at the IEBlog, Microsoft says that the IE team has worked in four different areas to improve and make better the browsing experience for mobile users: “quick site access, fast and fluid browsing, safety and privacy, and accessibility”. Quick site access On Internet Explorer 11 users are able to get to websites quickly. With Windows Phone 8.1 the browser will provide a list of the most frequently visited sites when users first tap the address bar, and as they type URL predictions will be shown....
So, now the question is: what’s the difference between the two, and why you should choose one over the other? In this guide, you learn the difference between “Reset this PC” and “Fresh Start” to under the pros and cons of each recovery option. Reset this PC The “Reset this PC” option allows you to reset your device to its default factory settings using the original custom image created by your computer manufacturer....
During the demo, head of Xbox, Phil Spencer was using a different Windows 10 preview build to show off the new Xbox features coming to the operating system, and it unveiled an updated Start menu with transparency, which adds a little more personality to the menu. However, like in Windows 8.0, transparency for the Start menu is not a current feature in Windows 10 build 9926. Now, watching the press event, we can see that it’s a feature Microsoft is working on and it might arrive in later builds, as the software maker mentioned that many of the features shown during the presentation are scheduled to arrive in the next 3-4-5 months....
The versioning reference was found on a document with content revealing aspects of the Universal Windows Platform and Xbox, where Microsoft refers it as “Windows 10 version 1607” (“16” for 2016 and “07” for July). This reference also confirms that the software giant will continue with the same versioning scheme from the two last releases of the operating system: version 1511 and version 1507. Here’s the paragraph from Microsoft’s website with the reference, which the company has quickly removed after the news started spreading: Furthermore, if the company moves forward with this version, it also means that Windows 10 Redstone 1 (rs_1) will be delayed a few weeks from the original plan, rolling out in July rather than June....
Although the recommended method to upgrade to the October 2020 Update is to use Windows Update, you also have the option to upgrade using Windows 10 ISO file. The only caveat is that when you use a Windows 10 device to download the ISO from the Microsoft support website, you’re only given the choice to get the “Update Assistant” or “Media Creation Tool.” If you don’t want to use these tools, you can download the ISO file of the Windows 10 20H2 directly from the Microsoft servers by tricking the site to think you’re using a different operating system....
The company hasn’t shared specific details on what will be included, but this update is not expected to include any significant features or changes. Instead, this release will be more like a maintenance update that will install similarly to a monthly update. Windows 10 22H2 is already available for testing in the Release Preview Channel as build 19045.1865 (KB5015878) with a couple of improvements for Focus assist and Windows Autopilot and several fixes....
Anyone can download build 10061 through the Microsoft’s servers, but the ESD file containing all the installation files is encrypted using an RSA key, which is not the same key offered in the official public previews of the operating system; therefore it’s impossible to install the private build if you don’t have the proper key to open the files. The same build appeared several days ago to users directly from Windows Update, however users couldn’t download or install the new build....
The newly leaked build is not expected to include any major changes, as Microsoft has repeatedly said that Windows 10 is complete and the team is mainly focus on crushing bugs to get the operating system ready for launch on July 29th. Windows 10 build 10147 seems to be a partner build and not a build that Microsoft was planning to release to Windows Insiders. While the download links to grab the ISO files can be as easy as doing a search online, I don’t like to leak versions, as it’s not recommended to install unofficial versions of Windows and Microsoft don’t offer any type of support for leaks....
In addition, the company is listing a large number of bug fixes on build 14342, as well as several known issues that users should be aware before installing the latest version of Windows 10. Here are the most important fixes and known issues for build 14342. Fixes for Windows 10 build 14342 Fixed issues blocking the Desktop App Converter Preview (Project Centennial). Now the converter works on Enterprise as well as the Pro edition of Windows 10....
Windows 10 build 18941, according to the software giant, updates the Korean IME to continue the efforts to modernize and improve the typing experience. Starting with flight, the IME is more secure, reliable, and includes an improved design. The updated experience also improved the algorithm used for text prediction when writing Korean using the touch keyboard. Text suggestions should now be more accurate and relevant when writing. Microsoft is listing the complete set of improvements, fixes, and known issues for Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18941 at the Windows Blog....
According to the announcement, the update KB4598291 bumps the version number to build 19042.782, and according to the announcement, it enables administrators to disable standalone Internet Explorer using Group Polic and configure some IE Mode policies through mobile device management (MDM). This cumulative update also fixes many issues regarding Universal C Run-time Library (UCRT), unexpected User Account Control (UAC) dialog box, copying links from the Share menu, and device stop responding when in tablet mode or playing games in full-screen mode....
According to the company’s announcement, the update KB5021233 bumps the version number to build 19042.2364 (20H2), 19043.2364 (21H1), 19044.2364 (21H2), and 19045.2364 (22H2) and introduces security fixes and change previously available with the preview update KB5020030 released November 15. Some of the improvements include adding the Quick Assist app for client devices. Also, by default, the search box appears in the Taskbar when it’s at the top of the screen or using the small button mode....
The Creators Update is the next major update for Windows 10 that Microsoft is making available for desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, phones, Xbox, and other products. This release makes a big push on 3D and mixed reality with the addition of Paint 3D and support for augmented and virtual reality headsets. Game Mode is a new feature to help boost gaming performance, and Beam integration allows anyone be a game broadcaster....
