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Similar to previous builds, 9385 includes several changes and improvements. For starters, there is a new lock screen app option that will allow Windows 8.1 users to display alarms in the Lock screen. In Windows 8.1, Internet Explorer 11 receives a new and revamped developer tool (F12) in Metro-style design, pretty much like the user-interface in Office 2013. This is a welcome feature that will benefit web developers to debug and troubleshoot websites....

In Windows 10, Microsoft is improving the tools to connect to Wi-Fi access points, but it’s still not good enough. The wireless networking features do not offer the tools to analyze and survey the nearby networks, and this is when WiFi Tool can come in handy. WiFi Tool is a paid Windows 10 universal app that can help you analyze all the nearby Wi-Fi access points with various pieces of information, such as current channel, band, and much more....

In Windows 10, Microsoft is significantly adding a lot of new features and changes to make the operating system a better improvement over Windows 8.1 and more appealing to Windows 7 users. Although there are many features we’ve already seen on leaked versions of Threshold, many of them aren’t yet in the official Technical Preview release. As such let’s look at the features Microsoft considered for build 9841 – the version you can download today by being a register Windows Insider....

Windows 10 build 14951, according to the software giant, includes an updated Windows Ink experience with new pen settings, new protractor and compass, and now you can also add ink to pictures in the Photos app. This new flight delivers a new version of the Camera app for PC and Mobile devices with a new redesign user interface and a lot of new features. For developers, Microsoft is making it easier to enable Developer Mode without having to restart the PC....

Windows 10 build 14965, according to the software giant, includes a new feature to control external monitors using a tablet as a touchpad. There is also an updated version of Sticky Notes, Windows Ink gets new improvements, and Microsoft is also enhancing the new address bar in the Registry Editor. As always, this new flight for PC and Mobile devices includes a number of additional improvements and a few known issues....

Windows 10 build 14997 was spotted in BetaArchive by Windows Central, and in a flight that may never roll out to Insiders, we can see an improved out-of-box experience that features Cortana to assist you with post-installation configurations. The Settings app gets a few improvements and new options, and build 14997 includes a new version of Microsoft Edge. What’s new on Windows 10 build 14997 OOBE In the new leaked version of Windows 10, we can now see that Microsoft is improving the out-of-box experience (OOBE) after the installation of Windows 10....

Windows 10 build 16275, according to the software giant, doesn’t include any new features or significant changes. Instead, it only includes a handful of bug fixes and small improvements, including a fix for the Lock screen, DPI scaling, blurry text in some scenarios, certain websites not working correctly on Microsoft Edge, and more. Alongside the preview for PCs, Microsoft is also pushing Windows 10 Mobile build 15245 to the Fast ring....

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17723, according to the software maker, uses machine learning to prevent reboots to apply updates while you’re using your device. This flight also delivers improvements for Microsoft Edge, and emoji version 11 arrives to Windows 10 with 157 new emojis. The Mixed Reality experience gains the ability to peer into your physical world through the new Flashlight feature without having to remove the headset. Microsoft is also making it easier to set up Windows 10 in kiosk mode....

Windows 10 build 18932, according to the company, ships with several significant changes to its Eye Control, Narrator, and Magnifier. This flight also introduces some changes to make easier to control notifications. The Your Phone app gets updated with various features, and much more. Windows 10 build 18932 Here are all the features and changes coming to the next version of Windows 10: Eye Control Starting with Windows 10 build 18932, Eye Control (the feature that helps users with disability to control their device with their eyes) introduces several new features:...

Windows 10 build 19002, according to the company, it is a minor update that expands the new pairing system for Bluetooth devices to all testers, and it adds the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard and Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse to the list of supported devices. In addition, the Settings header is now also expanding to more users. The text cursor now works better with Word, Run, Outlook, and other apps. The Magnifier centered text cursor option should now work correctly when switching Magnifier modes....

Windows 10 build 20211, according to the company, the ability to search the list of file types, protocols, and apps in the Default apps settings pages is now available to all Insiders. Also, starting with build 20211, Windows 10 includes the ability to attach and mount physical drives inside the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 distros. The feature enables you to access file systems that aren’t natively supported (for example, ext4)....

The update is described as KB3105213 and it brings functionality improvements and resolves various security issues in the operating system, including the following issues: KB3105256 MS15-122: Security update for Kerberos to address security feature bypass. KB3104521 MS15-119: Security update in TDX.sys to address elevation of privilege. KB3104507 MS15-118: Security updates in the .NET Framework to address elevation of privilege. KB3105864 MS15-115: Security update for Windows to address remote code execution....

In addition to Active Hours, Microsoft is adding a new snooze option that shows up in a new dialog letting you know that there is a new update available for Windows 10. Windows 10 stops automatic reboots after updates “Snooze” will postpone an update from installing for three days, which should be more than sufficient to save your work and make time to install updates. Then there is a new “Pick a time” option to let you schedule a restart when is more convenient to you....

The new improvements are possible because of WSL version 2 coming with the May 2020 Update (version 2004) that brings the full Linux kernel to Windows 10. However, the support to run Linux apps alongside Windows 10 apps will be available later. The integration will be designed specifically to allow developers to run their preferred apps, such as text editors and Integrated Development Environments (IDE), without the need to use a dedicated virtual machine or X11 forwarding to stream a Linux application into Windows 10....

KB4515384 bumps the version number to build 18362.356, and according to the software giant, improves security and fix search issues that caused high processor usage on devices with Bing for Windows Search disabled. In addition to build 18362.356, older version of Windows 10, including version 1809, 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and original release are also receiving new cumulative updates. Update KB4515384 for Windows 10 version 1903 Microsoft has announced KB4515384 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “September 10, 2019—KB4515384 (OS Build 18362....

You can download the Media Creation Tool from this Microsoft support website to download the November 2019 Update files to perform a clean installation, in-place upgrade, or to create an ISO file as soon as it becomes available after the official launch of the feature update. Also, you can use the tool to create a USB bootable media, which you can use to start your computer to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10....

Although the recommended method to upgrade is to use Windows Update, especially if you’re already using version 1903 (May 2019 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 the extra steps using these tools, you can download the ISO file of the Windows 10 November 2019 Update directly from the Microsoft servers....