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Initially, the kernel will be based on the version 4.9 of the most recent long-term stable release of the open-source operating system. However, the company says that eventually it’ll be rebased at the “designation of new long-term stable releases” to make that the WSL kernel always includes the latest Linux features and changes. Similar to the version of WSL, Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 won’t offer any userspace binaries. “Instead, the Microsoft kernel will interface with a userspace selected by the user” through installation using the Microsoft Store....

What’s Windows 10X In a nutshell, Windows 10X is a new lightweight variant of Windows 10 originally planned for dual-screen and foldable devices. However, it has been reworked for single-screen devices (at least initially). Also, this is not a new version that you will download to upgrade your computer. Instead, it is another expression for new laptops and other devices to compete with Chrome OS. The leaked nearly-final version of Windows 10X reveals a completely redesigned operating system that looks simple and more visually appealing, web-centric, and very similar to Chrome OS....

Windows 11 build 22000.526, according to the changelogs, introduces support for Windows Hello for Business Cloud Trust. It delivers the missing Taskbar improvements that the company promised for the February release, including the mute and unmute button in the system tray for Microsoft Teams calls, the new Widgets icon with the weather information on the left side, and brings back the clock support across monitors. Also, this rollout adds support for hot adding and the removal of non-volatile memory (NVMe) namespaces....

Build 22000.65, according to the company changes, integrates the search box into the Start menu to make it easier to find apps and files. The Desktop context menu has been updated to include an option to “Refresh” without the need to access the classic menu. In File Explorer, when you right-click a .ps1 file, you will now see a “Run with PowerShell” option without needing the classic menu. This flight of Windows 11 also updates several system alert dialog boxes, including the low alert battery or when you change the display settings....

In this release, builds 22623.875 and 22621.875 bring improvements to the backup experience using a Microsoft account, fixes a specific problem for Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections, and some visual issues. Also, the option to open the Task Manager from the Taskbar context menu is now available for everyone in the Beta Channel. Windows 11 build 22623.875 These are the fixes specific to build 22623....

Build 25179 for Windows 11, according to the company, updates the spelling dictionary to use a language-neutral word list, and the company is also implementing syncing across devices. File Explorer tabs and new navigation is now rolling out to everyone in the Dev Channel. In addition, build 25179 adds the Tamil Anjal keyboard for the Tamil language and rolls out tweaks to improve the key repeat rate for the traditional touch keyboard layout to feel more responsive....

The software giant is testing ways to warn users that they are running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. In recent preview builds available through the Dev Channel, a warning that reads “System requirements not met” appears as a watermark in the bottom right corner of the screen and the Settings app, under the hero controls. The new warnings appear on build 22557 available in the Dev Channel alongside the preview information in the bottom-right corner, which could indicate that the message may only appear on unsupported devices enrolled in the Windows Insider Program....

It’s already known that the next major update is in the works with the “Sun Valley 2” codename, and version “22H2” has now been confirmed in the latest preview of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel. The “22H2” reference can already be found on the About page inside the Settings app. While features and improvements in the Dev Channel are not tied to any specific release of Windows 11, the reference confirms the version number for the update....

According to the official changelogs, version 1.13 introduces a new settings interface design that aligns with the Windows 11 style with rounded corners, expandable settings, and more. If you are a technical user that often uses a command shell elevated, starting with this release, you can configure each profile to run elevated when launching the Windows Terminal automatically. You can hold the “Ctrl” key and click the profile to run it as administrator....

In September, the software giant is pushing a few interesting features to the popular gaming app on Windows 10, new improvements include: Real-time Friends list presence: Your Friends list will automatically refresh with your friends’ on/offline status and the apps and games in which they’re currently engaged – including whether the game they’re playing can be joined via multiplayer or party. Real-time Activity Feed updates: No need to hit refresh to see new Activity Feed items; keep the Xbox app open and your Activity Feed will let you know when there are new items to view, comment on, like, or re-share....

As always, two games are for Xbox One and the other two are for Xbox 360, but you can play every game in Xbox One console using Backwards Compatibility. On Xbox One, throughout the month of December 2018, Xbox Live Gold members can download Q.U.B.E. 2 ($19.99 ERP) for free. Also, from December 16 through January 15, Never Alone ($14.99 ERP) will be available for download at no extra cost....

In addition, for a limited time only, the company will also be bundling the console with Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Today’s news also confirms that the $349 will be the permanent price for the 500GB model of Xbox One. The new wireless controller will be available as a standalone item in black and black-silver camouflage colors. The company also announced that the new controller can be updated wirelessly without having to attach it to the console using a USB cable....

For June these are the games you’ll be getting are: Xbox One Max: The Curse of Brotherhood: Normally this is a $14.99 priced game and it was originally released in 2013. Halo: Spartan Assault: Normally this is a $9.99 priced game and it was originally released back in 2013. Both games for Xbox One are available now for download. And Microsoft is also bringing Xbox One Deals starting June, which offer substantial discounts on games....

This feature has been in the works for years, but it wasn’t until recently that the company started testing the support, and now, it’s expected to arrive on November 14. Although, no every game will include mouse and keyboard support, Microsoft is unveiling the first 15 games that you’ll be able to download on day-one. Here’s the list of Xbox One titles with mouse and keyboard support: Fortnite Warframe Bomber Crew Children of Morta DayZ Deep Rock Galactic Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Vigor Warface Wargroove War Thunder X-Morph Defense Minion Master Moonlighter Strange Brigade...

Now, the Folks at The Verge have just reported that the software giant is in the works of creating its own 7-inch gaming tablet and it is not the “Xbox 720”. So are we close of having a “Xbox Surface”? According to The Verge specifications of a device like this were leaked several months ago, before the unveiling of Microsoft’s Surface RT and the Pro version. The article also suggest that the Xbox Surface will include a new ARM CPU and high-bandwidth RAM designed to handle gaming, which indicates that it isn’t just a “Surface mini”....

The Mi Notebook Air is available in two variants: 13.3-inch and 12.5-inch, weighting only 2.82 pounds and 2.36 pounds, respectively. Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air tech specs The 13.3-inch model features an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory, 256GB storage, and a dedicated Nvidia GeForce 940MX graphics card. According to the company the Mi Notebook Air can last up to 9.5 hours with a single charge, and it fast charges to 50 percent in 30 minutes....

Alright, because I wrote $699 in the headline, I’ll start with Dell. The now privately owned PC maker has announced at CES 2014 that will start shipping the Dell P2815Q. This is a 28-inch, 3840 x 2160 Ultra-HD desktop PC monitor; it features HDMI, DisplayPorts, USB hub, and you even get to charge your smartphone and project content with MHL connectivity. As you can read this is a great deal, but there is something you have to know, in order for Dell to sell this monitor at $699 you’ll be sacrificing refresh rate, from the old-time 60Hz standard down to 30Hz....

Enjoy! Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 apps for Christmas NORAD: First up is the best Santa tracking system in the world. NORAD Tracks Santa app is a collaboration between Microsoft and NORAD (Northern American Aerospace Defence Command), which brings not only the best way to track Santa in its journey around world on Christmas, but also packs games, trivia, music, and countdown to Christmas. Download this app Burning Fireplace: If you want to get the full experience of Christmas, you have to have a fireplace, but if you don’t, you should definitely download Burning Fireplace apps for Windows 8....

If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background, and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section. Beach time theme | Download All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes....

Once you install bit.ly Google Chrome extension, you are going to have quite few good features in Chrome that can make a more productive Web experience. Here are some them: Easily short URLs with a single-click from Google Chrome and URLs are automatically copied to the clipboard. Twitter Enhance: Shorten URLswith a single-click links on Twitter. Trend Notifications: Receive notifications about any bit.ly link that you have shared and is trending on the internet and you can configure at which point to get this notification by setting up a threshold number in the extension options....