Although, indeed, we’re on a time where 64-bit hardware are dominating the market that being on hardware running Windows 8 or Windows 7, it’s highly unlikely Microsoft will take this road so soon. Axing a software architecture, like x86 (32-bit), it is not a simple as flipping a switch, there are tons of variables that come into place. For example, letting Windows 9 run only on 64-bit and 128-bit processors will force users to upgrade their hardware and this is not an ideal solution to boost PC sales....

So, this means that if you still haven’t used Cortana, you’ll probably see a popup notification telling you that the feature existing and how to start using it, and the same for other features in the new operating system. Of course, Microsoft is now testing the service to avoid issues at launch, as such chances are that you’ll see a few tips on things that you already know – so don’t judge the tips early on....

The Media Creation Tool is a standalone program that lets you download the files to create a USB flash drive media or ISO file to install the operating system. Also, the same tool will enable you to complete an in-place upgrade without creating a separate bootable media. This guide will teach you how to use the Media Creation Tool to create a USB bootable media or ISO file for Windows 10 22H2....

The new version brings a slew of minor changes, and a few important features, mostly to help you get the work done quick and get on with your life. The feature update, was formerly known as the Spring Creators Update, and after its 20 days delay, it’ll be available for download on Monday April 30, 2018. (Usually, Microsoft makes updates available after 2PM Eastern Time.) In a new series of videos, Microsoft is now touting the most important features to get you started with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update....

Windows 10 build 15046, according to Microsoft, includes the final Cortana home design, and the company is also testing pick up where you left off in Cortana. Windows Defender Security Center gets updates, you can block users from installing desktop apps on Windows 10, and a slew of other fixes and improvements. What’s new on Windows 10 build 15046 Cortana In this new Windows 10 Creators Update preview, Cortana has the final home design, but there is nothing to be too excited about, as it’s simply back to the color it was before....

Windows 10 build 17643, according to Microsoft, delivers more improvements for Sets to work with Office 365 apps. Microsoft WebDriver for Microsoft Edge becomes Feature on Demand (FoD), and it’s now easier to install. The Settings app gets a few new changes for Data Usage and Magnifier, and more. Alongside the improvements, build 17643 ships with several fixes and known issues that you can check at the Windows blog. In case you missed it, you can read all the changes for Windows 10 build 17639 in this article....

Windows 10 build 18247, according to the software giant, is a minor update that doesn’t include new features or big changes, but the new flight delivers a few fixes for Narrator, Microsoft Edge, and the Your Phone app icon include the “Preview” tag. It should be noted that this preview build won’t be available for devices running the 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home and Pro editions in Czech (cs-cz)....

The idea with this new feature is to keep you on your device instead of having to open your phone to peek into news and other information throughout the day. “News and interests” appears in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar as a button displaying the current weather. You can glance at the content by simply hovering over the button, which opens an experience similar to the Start menu with different sections surfacing news, weather, and other information you may like....

According to Windows Central, instead of having multiple versions of Windows 10 based on type of devices (e.g., desktop, mobile, and IoT), the vision with Windows Core OS is to have one version of the OS that can be used on any type of hardware. Using this approach, the OS will install the proper architecture, platform, and only the components supported on the device making the OS fully customizable without having to add unnecessary features that will just slow down the system and use unnecessary space....

According to various Tweets from @thebookisclosed (Albacore), build 21277 ships with at least six noteworthy features and changes for the Settings app, including archive apps, Timeline with location awareness for activities, new battery usage statistics, more taskbar settings, new camera settings page, and new storage settings to free up space. Battery usage statistics Microsoft is planning to update the Battery settings page with a new statics page that includes battery usage in the last 24 hours and 7 days....

Unfortunately, the software maker is not sharing more specific details on what’s news in new update or what fixes it brings. However, update KB3124262 lift the version number from “10586.63” to “10586.71”, as you can see in the screenshot below. As always, the January 27th update for Windows 10 is cumulative, and it includes all the previously installed updates. Therefore, only the new changes will download and install in your computer....

However, it’s not that the rumor was wrong, according to a report from Windows Central, Microsoft was planning to officially launch the new version on April 10, but a blocking bug that couldn’t be overlooked appeared, and the release date had to be delayed. Microsoft is currently working on a fix to push the Spring Creators Update to the masses, but as a result of this bug, those hoping to use the Media Creation Tool or try to download the ISO files will end up getting version 1709 instead....

In this guide, we’ll take a look at the best and more interesting hidden features built into the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. Typing insights 2. SwiftKey 3. Print Screen mapping 4. Windows HD Color 5. Adjust video based on lighting 6. Locally available cloud content 7. Windows Update reboot logic 8. Microsoft Edge media autoplay control 9. Microsoft Edge Web Authentication 10. Microsoft Edge dictionary 1. Typing insights Windows 10 includes features that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to help type more efficiently, such as auto correcting your spelling mistakes, prediction of the next word you would type, and word suggestions....

Although a leaked version of Windows 11 has provided an early look at the design changes and some of the features, during the event, Microsoft has shown that “Windows 11” is more than just another version of Windows 10 with a splash of fresh paint. In this new version, you will see a brand-new Start menu and taskbar, general UI overhaul throughout the experience, performance and gaming improvements, multitasking enhancements, redesigned Microsoft Store, and a lot more....

The Windows 11 upgrade process hasn’t changed significantly since the OS is based on the same core available on Windows 10. In other words, Windows 11 is Windows 10 with more features and different skin. In the process of using the Media Creation Tool, you still need to go through the same steps, except that you don’t get the option to upgrade or create an installation USB flash drive. However, this might be something that will change with the official release....

Windows 11 build 22449, according to the company, makes changes to the SMB compression algorithm that was previously introduced for Windows 11 so that if compression is requested, the file will always try to compress during a network transfer. In a nutshell, SMB compression is a feature that allows a user or application to request compression of files as they transfer over the network. The new feature removes the need to compress a file manually with an application, copy it, then uncompress on the destination machine....

According to the official changelogs, build 22581 for Windows 11 rolls out the new collapsed and expanded version of Taskbar for tablets to all testers, and it introduces other fixes for the Taskbar, Start menu, Focus, File Explorer, Settings, and more. Users with devices in the Beta Channel will receive many of the features already available in the Dev Channel that the company plans to roll out with version 22H2....

According to the Microsoft support page, build 22621.963 now warns users in the Settings app when they are running low on storage on OneDrive, combines the Windows Spotlight with the Themes settings, fixes interface issues with the Task Manager app, and delivers a slew of fixes and improvements that the company previously made available on November 29 with the update preview KB5020044. In addition, the software giant released the update KB5021234 for Windows 11 21H2, which bumps the version number to build 22000....

Build 25169 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, introduces a new “multi-app kiosk mode” to create a limited desktop session with permissions to run multiple apps. The “Personalization” page in the Settings app now includes a new option to enable Windows Spotlight. This flight also improves the U.S. English (EN-US) handwriting model. The Settings app introduces support for managing apps and a number of other fixes and enhancements....