Case and point is a new login screen that appeared in both Windows 10 build 9888 and build 9901, and if you’re testing either version of the operating system you can easily modify the registry to enable the new feature. Enable new logon experience You are now all set to see the new login screen in Windows 10. To go back to the old login screen, follow the steps above, but this time change the value key from 1 to 0....

Recently, the software giant unveiled a new set of icons for Office coming to Windows 10, macOS, iOS, Android, and the web to reflect how the apps have been evolving, and now, it seems that the iconography makeover will be expanding to Windows 10 as well. As Jon Friedman, head of the Microsoft Office design team, reveals on a comment (via Thurrott and The Verge), “this is the beginning of a cross-company effort to update all icons in the same style....

The reason behind the change is to make more engineers available to focus on Windows 10 as well as Windows 10X. If the information ends up being correct, then moving forward, the company could end up delivering the releases of Windows 10X during spring and Windows 10 feature updates during the fall. Also, Microsoft is expected to integrate some of the features included on Windows 10X, such as visual elements, containerization, and security features to the desktop version of Windows 10....

KB4074588 bumps the version number of Windows 10 build 16299.248, and according to Microsoft, it fixes problems setting accounts on ARM-based devices. Addresses a number of problems with Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge. Improves support for Bluetooth keyboards, patches various security vulnerabilities, and much more. What’s new with Windows 10 build 16299.248 Microsoft has announced KB4074588 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “February 13, 2018—KB4074588 (OS Build 16299....

KB4089848 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 16299.334, and according to support website longs fixes a number of issues regarding Bluetooth, Encryption File System (EFS), iSCSI, Remote Desktop, and Microsoft Edge. In addition, the update addresses a problem with Start menu blocking the upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10, issue with tablet mode, touch keyboard, and much more. What’s new with Windows 10 build 16299....

On a continuous effort to help users to protect their devices and data, along with software updates, Microsoft has announced that is helping Intel to distribute firmware updates for affected newer processors. The latest Intel microcode comes bundled with update KB4090007 and is available as standalone update (not via Windows Update) for some Skylake devices running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. However, the company says that additional firmware updates will be available as soon as Intel is ready to distribute them....

KB4469342 was previously available only for testers as build 17763.167, but now, it’s rolling out to all devices as build 17763.168. According to the company, it fixes the problem that caused mapped network drives to disconnect at startup, issue trying to set an app as default, problems with adjusting brightness, Bluetooth, black screen, and Microsoft Edge. Windows 10 build 17763.168 Microsoft has announced KB4469342 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “December 5, 2018—KB4469342 (OS Build 17763....

KB4550945 bumps the version number to build 18362.815 and 18363.815 for the May 2019 Update and November 2019 Update respectively, and according to the company, the update fixes problem that causes Windows Update to stop responding when checking for updates. In addition, this update addresses printing, notifications, and gaming problems as well as an issue that prevents certain apps from opening after an upgrade. In addition to the update for the most recent version of Windows 10, Microsoft is also releasing quality updates for older versions, including version 1809, 1803, and 1607....

KB4565503 bumps the version number to build 19041.388, and according to the company, updates security for input device, basic operations for Windows platforms, storing and managing files, and Microsoft Edge (legacy). Also, the update fixes issues with printing certain documents and connection to OneDrive using the client application. In addition, the company is also pushing updates for older versions of Windows 10, including for version 1909, 1903, 1809, 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and original version....

Windows 10 update KB5007253 bumps the version number to build 9041.1387 (2004), 19042.1387 (20H2), 19043.1387 (21H1), and 19044.1387 (21H2), and according to the official notes, it fixes the Settings page crashing problem uninstall fonts, Start menu not showing apps correctly, export to PDF issue using Excel, issues with Internet Explorer, and more. In addition, this update also fixes a recent problem that may prevent a Microsoft Installer (.msi) from repairing or updating apps, causing apps to stop working....

Although there are not new features and changes with this rollout, it’s still an important milestone, because it signals that the new feature update — dubbed Spring Creators Update — is now finalized and stable to install it on your primary machine. However, the update will only arrive to some testers on April 4, Microsoft notes that full availability of Windows 10 build 17133 in the Release Preview ring will happen on April 9, 2018....

Also, the software giant revealed that the May 2019 Update will officially release in “late May” for consumers who choose to upgrade manually, commercial users, and devices running a release of Windows 10 that is nearing the end of support. Alongside the official marketing name, Microsoft is announcing a number of changes coming with the seventh release of Windows 10 to give users more control over the update experience. Starting with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, instead of using the automatic download and install approach, the system will notify you about the new version....

Build 22567 for Windows 11, according to the official changelogs, introduces changes to install updates during hours that lower carbon emissions. You will also find improvements for the “Your Microsoft account” settings page. You can now link your phone during the initial setup. And there’s a new security feature known as “Smart App Control.” Furthermore, this flight introduces a new “Open With” interface that follows the design language of Windows 11 and more....

According to the official changelogs, Windows 11 build 22616 brings the internet and Microsoft account requirements for the Pro edition while setting an installation for the first time. If you choose to set up a device for Work or School, there is no change, and it will work the same way as before. Microsoft is reverting some changes for the system tray available in previous builds. For example, the “Show hidden icons” flyout will now function the same way it did with the original release of Windows 11, including the ability to rearrange icons in the flyout....

The new controller bar opens when you connect an Xbox controller to your Windows 11 computer running the latest preview in the Dev and Beta Channels. You can also invoke the controller bar when you are not in the game by pressing the Xbox button on the controller. The Windows key + G keyboard shortcut will also bring up the bar. When the controller bar is open, you will have access to your recently played games, and installed games will launch with the press of a button....

The Windows HDR Calibration app is the same app available to calibrate the HDR capabilities of Xbox, and now, the same experience will come to Windows 11. The app will eventually be available on the Microsoft Store for HDR-capable displays. The app will feature three test patterns recommended by the HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGIG) for a better HDR gaming experience to improve color accuracy and consistency. These patterns include one to determine the darkest visible detail you can see, another to determine the brightest visual detail, and a third pattern to determine how bright your display can be....

According to a new update on the health dashboard website, Windows 11 is now in the “final phase of availability” and is ready for broader deployment for eligible computers. The announcement only means that the OS no longer includes significant issues and should be compatible with most hardware and software configurations. Microsoft also says that there’s been a “strong demand and preference for Windows 11 with people upgrading their eligible PCs at twice the rate we saw for Windows 10....

Boot-to-desktop I shared some of the recent changes Microsoft added in Windows 8.1 Update 1, but now I had the chance to install the standalone package (KB2919355) and play with the latest bits (on a spare PC) and I can confirm that after updating Windows 8.1 to Windows 8.1 Update 1, the system indeed boots to desktop by default on traditional PC without touch. Although, I’ve been hearing that on touch-enabled devices, such as Surface Pro 2, by default Windows boots to the Start screen, which it only makes sense....

Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery version 6 is an user-friendly software that can help you recover and restore pretty much any type of data. It could be one or a group files, folders, photos, music, videos and emails. One important feature is that not only the software recovers data from Windows drives, but also from external drives, CD, DVD, Blu-ray discs, and flash drives. So it’s also a perfect solution to restore deleted photos from your smartphone or camera....

Starting with version 1.2, according to Microsoft, Windows Terminal now includes a new focus mode to hide the chrome and make the command experience front and center. The app is also introducing option to have the experience always on top of the screen, new binding commands, and font weights. In addition, the company is showing the progress made to the Settings page that will soon be implemented in the Windows Terminal app....