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The archive apps feature is available starting with Windows 10 build 20201, and while Microsoft hasn’t mentioned it in the changelogs, it would appear that the storage saving feature will be enabled by default in future versions of the operating system, and it’ll be available only for Microsoft Store apps. If the feature is enabled, then Windows 10 will remove those apps you don’t use frequently automatically to free up space and internet bandwidth....

The new Disk Management tool is officially available since Windows 10 build 20197, but the integration first appeared in build 20175. It’s similar to the legacy console, and it allows you to view all the drives connected to the computer, and you can create, resize, format, and change letters for partitions. The new feature appears under Settings > System > Storage and clicking the Manage Disks and Volumes option. Inside the page, the tool lists all the drives connected to the computer with basic information, such as the disk number, media (SSD or HDD), and whether if the drive is online or offline....

The cumulative update doesn’t include new features, but it includes a number of fixes and improvements on Bluetooth, Microsoft Edge, storage, Outlook, and much more. In addition, Microsoft is making some tweaks to improve the battery life when using Windows Hello with the Iris scanner. According to an entry at the Microsoft forums, the new update will start rolling out on “open market variants” and more devices will be included in the coming weeks....

KB4034674 bumps the version number to build 15063.540, and according to Microsoft, it fixes a particular networking issue, policy problems Mobile Device Management, and it brings security patches for Microsoft Edge and other Windows components. What’s new on Windows 10 15063.540 Microsoft has announced KB4034674 in its support site, and it’s referred as “August 8, 2017—KB4034674 (OS Build 15063.540)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703) on your PC and phone, this update will only address these issues:...

KB4284819 bumps the version number to build 16299.492, and according to the company it fixes a few problems with Microsoft Edge and BitLocker. Also, the update delivers additional performance improvements, mitigates the Speculative Store Bypass processor vulnerability, and patches other security holes. What’s new with Windows 10 build 16299.492 Microsoft has announced KB4284819 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “June 12, 2018—KB4284819 (OS Build 16299.492)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 version 1709 on your PC, this update will address these problems:...

KB4497935 bumps the version number to build 18362.145, and according to the company addresses the problem with Night light, Bluetooth, DPI, file share, and it even fixes the problem preventing devices with an external drive (for example USB flash drive and microSD card) from installing the May 2019 Update. Windows 10 update KB4497935 for version 1903 Microsoft has announced KB4497935 in the Windows support site and if you’re already running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update on your device, this update will address these problems:...

KB4497936 bumps the version number to build 18362.113, and according to the company fixes a security vulnerability, issues with Internet Explorer, and problems with Excel: Provides protections against a new subclass of speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities, known as Microarchitectural Data Sampling, for 64-Bit (x64) versions of Windows. Addresses an issue that decreases Internet Explorer’s performance when you use roaming profiles or you don’t use the Microsoft Compatibility List. Fixes a problem that may cause the text, layout, or cell size to become narrower or wider than expected in Microsoft Excel when using the MS UI Gothic or MS PGothic fonts....

KB4505658 bumps the version number to build 17763.652, and according to the company, addresses problems were recently installed applications won’t appear in the search results from the Start menu. It fixes issue that prevents computers from recognizing a Microsoft account, App permissions settings from resetting, and it improves the reliability when upgrading from Windows 10 version 1703. Update KB4505658 for Windows 10 version 1809 Microsoft has announced KB4507466 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “July 22, 2019—KB4505658 (OS Build 17763....

The update KB5005611 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 19043.1263, and it addresses language problems with the out-of-box experience (OOBE), system time showing incorrect information, and high processor usage with the DnsCache service. In addition, this update fixes NumLock state after a Fast Startup restart, limitation of 25 maximum Traffic Selectors in the native Internet Key Exchange (IKE) client and server, PIN authentication over a virtual private network (VPN), a memory leak in the lsass....

However, things are changing with the Windows 10 Creators Update. According to a new report from Supersite Windows, Microsoft will push automatic updates to device even when configuring a metered connection, but only those updates “required to keep Windows running smoothly” the company says. On version 1703, if you go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, under “Update settings”, you’ll notice a new message explaining the new change: This new change basically means that you’ll still be able to defer “large” updates from downloading through a limited internet service, but “critical fixes” on the other hand will download and install on your device....

Windows 11 ships with six different themes, including Windows light and dark, Glow, Captured Motion, Sunrise, and Flow, and each one include one or multiple wallpapers. The default theme is the Windows light, which includes petals from a flower or pieces of fabric with different waves in blue with a light or dark background depending on the theme. Then, the Glow theme has four images of a glowing circular shape resembling a bubble with different background colors....

Windows 11 build 22000.194, according to the company, ships with many of the new apps, including Snipping Tool, Calculator, and Clock with Focus Sessions. As part of the fixes, this release addresses problems with the contrast theme, Bluetooth crashes, Blue Screen of Death during modern standby, and issues with PowerShell that creates an infinite number of child directories. Also, starting with build 22000.194, Windows 11 will begin enforcing system requirements on virtual machines in the same way as for physical computers....

The software giant has been working in this new update for about 10 months and it’s including tons of small changes that makes it feel like a full-blown upgrade. Among all the new features and improvements users will get Internet Explorer 11 featuring a new F12 development tool, unlimited tabs without affecting performance, a new Reading View to declutter web pages and make them look like articles you’ll see in the Bing News app....

In Windows 8 long gone is the ability to interrupt the boot process via Shift+F8 or F8 and getting into the BIOS configuration (in UEFI enabled systems), because the boot process now is too fast that is almost impossible to detect a keystroke. According to Chris Clark, program manager at Microsoft’s User Experience team, says that there is only a 200 ms window to be able to interrupt the startup sequence before the Windows boot manager detects a different pathway to start the OS....

No to fear, to make it a little easier, I would like to share my buyer’s guide tips that everyone should consider when making a purchase decision about a new Windows 8 PC. Tip #1: Touch Buy a laptop or desktop PC with a touchscreen: Windows 8 is a touch-first operating system, which means that it was designed to be used with touch gestures, like the new Surface, Sony VAIO SVJ20217CXW All-in-One Computer or an iPad....

In version 1.16, the Windows Terminal introduces new theming capabilities to customize the experience, and the “Color schemes” page has been designed to make it easier to use. Also, this release brings a new text rendering engine. You can now set tabs where tabs will open. Themes On Windows Terminal 1.16, you can now create custom themes using the themes global property, which will appear in the “Theme” drop-down menu from the “Appearance” page....

WinX DVD Ripper Platinum is a software really easy to use, thank to its simple user-interface. Once installed (you can download the trial now from this link), simply insert a DVD to rip and click Disc to load the DVD. After the ripper scans the disc, you’ll be presented with a variety of options from recommended video output formats commonly supported on PCs, to the option to backup the DVD, to an amazing set of devices profiles to rip DVDs for Apple, Android, Windows, Sony, Xbox, YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and more....

The tool is specially crafted to trick the Windows Insider app making think the phone is a Lumia 635, which is one of the supported phones to install the latest preview of Windows 10 for phones. This method mandates to change the ID of the phone and many users are reporting successful upgrades to Windows 10. However, the only problem is that after the update there is no access to update through the “phone update”....

According to the company, the Xbox One Preview Program has been very successful and they want to take the same approach with Xbox app on Windows 10 by delivering the Xbox (beta) app. The Xbox Beta app program will let fans to test and provide early feedback on features and enhancements the company plans to release to the stable app. If you want to participate, you need to download the “Xbox (beta)” — 9....

Although the new version of the controller shares many of the characteristics of the previous release, the new model includes support for Bluetooth pairing. In addition, there’s a new improved grip made of rubber, shorter trigger locks, and now you can even adjust the thumbsticks tension. The Elite series 2 controller also comes with a battery pack built-in, which should last up to 40 hours, and you can recharge it using a USB-C cable or charging dock built into the case of the controller....