The company also made available a new preview of Windows 11 22H2 (build 22621) in the Beta Channel and a different preview (build 25115) in the new active development branch of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel with a brand-new feature known as Suggestions Actions and tweaks for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). In addition, Microsoft quietly started selling physical copies of Windows 11 through third-party retail stores like Best Buy, ended support for Windows 10 20H2 on May 10, and released an updated version of the Voice Recorder app as the Sound Recorder app with a redesigned interface....

Windows 10 receives quality update KB4048955 to address a number of problems with the Fall Creators Update. In addition, Microsoft also released updates for the Creators Update, Anniversary Update, November Update, and initial release. Microsoft rolled out build 17040 to testers unveiling some new features and improvements coming next year with Windows 10 version 1803 (Redstone 4). (You can catch up with everything that is new in this preview on this hands-on review with Windows 10 build 17040....

According to the company, build 14271 doesn’t include new features, but it brings a lot of bug fixes, including improvements on Action Center, authentication with multiple accounts, and more. You can read below all the new changes and known issues included in the new Windows 10 Redstone preview. What’s new in Windows 10 build 14271 [Fixed] Issue where the window borders on apps would change from accent color to black after every upgrade to a new build....

According to the announcement, Windows 10 21H1 is rolling as “build 19043.844” (KB4601382). As previously confirmed, it is a minor that only brings a slew of fixes and a small set of features focused on improving quality, remote access, and security. Windows 10 21H1 new features list Upgrade to Windows 10 21H1 Windows 10 21H1 new features list Windows Hello multi-camera support. Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) improvements. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Group Policy Service (GPSVC) improvements....

Offering Windows as a service means that the software will never be considered a complete product. Instead, Microsoft will continue to provide updates with features and improvements at least once a year. As a result, our devices will get improvements and new features faster than ever before. On version 1607 that Microsoft is initially rolling out to computers, phones, and Xbox One is an update that focus on making Windows 10 safer and more secure, as well as more personal and more productive....

However, the software giant has announced that Windows 10 build 10550 is now going through the Microsoft ring and if it passes all checks, the build could roll out to Insiders as soon as this week. Microsoft’s Gabriel Aul, notes that the new build is only a few numbers newer, but as the company has previously said, new builds will become available as soon as they are ready no matter the build number....

In this new test preview, there are no new features or big changes as the team is currently working to finalize the update for the October 17 launch. However, on build 16294, you’ll find at least five new bug fixes, including one that fixes a recent bug on Surface Pro 3 devices that end up being unbootable. Windows 10 build 16294 also addresses an issue with File Explorer that could go into a crash loop....

Windows 10 build 16296, according to the company, fixes a problem with Hyper-V creating a virtual machine on a third-party network storage. Addresses a problem with non-English versions of Windows 10 where default apps may show up with English names. And there is also a fix for gaming apps using WebView with heavy use of HTML canvas might have unexpectedly had very low FPS in recent flights. Microsoft is listing the complete set of improvements for this Windows 10 Insider Preview build at the Windows Blog....

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17035, according to Microsoft, introduces a number of new features for Microsoft Edge, including an option to mute tabs, save EPUB books, and more. Windows 10 adds the Near Share feature to share content with nearby devices using Bluetooth. There are improvements on Windows Update, Sound and Easy of Access settings. The touch keyboard and handwriting experience get a number of changes, and much more....

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17093, according to the company brings improvements for machines with multiple graphics cards, adds password-less authentication, and changes for Bluetooth, Eye Control, Game bar, and Diagnostic Data, input, Settings, Windows Subsystem for Linux, and much more. What’s new on Windows 10 build 17093 Password-less authentication On Windows 10 S, starting with build 17093, you can download the Microsoft Authenticator app, and use it to set up your device without needing to enter a password....

According to a new report from Windows Central, sources are now revealing that Microsoft internally no longer is considering Windows 10 build 17133 as the final build (or release to manufacturer “RTM”) for public release. This news now suggests that the bug isn’t fixable with a patch, as we’re expecting to see more new builds beyond 17133 releasing to testers. If you’re an Insider running build 17133, chances are that you’re not going to experience significant problems, but the bug is there....

Windows 10 build 18242, according to the company, doesn’t introduce new features or big improvements, but it delivers a slew of fixes for the desktop experience, Settings app, nearby sharing, Bluetooth, hibernation, and Windows Hello. Also, it addresses unexpectedly increased use of battery with certain apps, problems with apps crashes, and a lot more. As for improvements, starting with build 18242, the Emoji Panel is now draggable if you would like to move it to a different position....

Windows 10 build 18312 is still considered a minor update, and according to Microsoft officially introduces the “Reserved Storage” feature to reduce problems during updates. This flight introduces a new wizard design to reinstall Windows 10 using the “Reset this PC” feature. You’ll find new improvements for Windows Subsystem for Linux, and build 18312 is also increasing the slot allocation for Fiber Local Storage (FLS). Windows 10 build 18312 Here are all the features and changes coming to the next version of Windows 10:...

Windows 10 build 18936, according to the software maker, introduces the ability to create calendar events from the taskbar, and the ability to go passwordless with a new setting in the Sign-in options page. Windows 10 build 18936 Here are all the features and changes coming to the next version of Windows 10: Taskbar Starting with build 18936, Windows 10 is adding a new option in the Time & date flyout to create calendar events within taskbar without the need to open the Calendar app....

Windows 10 build 18956, according to the company, introduces new visual changes to improve network information in the Status settings page. This flight updates the toast notification interface with new options to adjust settings. The new Cortana app is expanding to more users in the United States. The Calculator app gets new features, such as the ability to keep it always on top, and more. Windows 10 build 18956 Here are all the features and changes coming to the next version of Windows 10:...

According to the company’s announcement (previously available only in the Release Preview Channel), the update KB5020030 bumps the version number to build 19045.2311 and adds the Quick Assist app for client devices. Also, by default, the search box now appears in the Taskbar when it’s at the top of the screen or using the small button mode. In addition, this flight addresses issues with virtualization, Microsoft Store, Direct3D 9, and more....

Update KB4558320 doesn’t increase the build number, and according to the software giant, it’s a update designed to test the “servicing pipeline with builds from the Active Development Branch in the Fast ring.” Download Windows 10 build 19613.1005 The preview is available immediately through the Fast ring. This preview build will download and install automatically on your device, but you can always force the update from Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and clicking the Check for updates button....

Build 21359 adds a new “Restart apps after signing in” option in the Start power menu settings to quickly decide whether apps should restart automatically after signing in. The “Ease of Access” category in the Settings app has been renamed to “Accessibility.” Also, the Ebrima font has been updated to support Bamum characters (Unicode block U+A6A0 to U+A6FF), and the Nirmala UI font family ships with an update that improves how the Chakma characters are displayed when combined....

Currently, if you’re using an outdated driver, manufacturers will block you from installing a generic update downloaded from the Intel website because the device is using a custom graphics driver and the generic version isn’t validated for your device. The problem with this approach is that usually device manufacturers take a long time to make drivers available, and many other times, they don’t even maintain custom drivers. However, Intel now reveals that is has change its driver distribution policy allowing anyone to install generic GPU drivers on Windows 10 without having to wait until the next release of a customized version of the controller....

The only thing you have to do is to begin the installation of Windows 10, when prompted simply enter your genuine product key, and Windows 10 will activate. Keep in mind that this is obviously not Microsoft intention to continue promoting the upgrade. So to answer the question “Is the Windows 10 free upgrade offer still available?” No, it’s not. However, you can still get the free upgrade with this loophole, but expect the company to block users using the method at any time....