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Although the company has released a number of major updates for Windows 10, there hasn’t been a lot of investment in the user interface. Since the desktop looks almost identical to the original version, and design inconsistencies are all around. What new changes are coming to Windows 10 It remains to be seen the actual changes that Microsoft will ship, but the report suggests that there will be a focus on the main parts of the operating system, including Start menu, Action Center, taskbar, and File Explorer, and you can expect to see new design and animations that are more consistent, and new features....

Since then, the software giant continued its gradual rollout using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to update only devices that are compatible and block those that may cause problems, and now (since June 14), the new version is fully available worldwide. According to Microsoft using its AI approach helps to deliver a safer and more positive experience to upgrade devices. In fact, the company reveals that version 1803 is the fastest rollout yet with more than 250 million machines already updated....

The new build of Windows 10 is from the winmain branch and the ISO file is only available with the Chinese language pack. It’s worth pointing out that a higher number not always means better, even though build 10102 has a higher number we’ve seen on leaks version of Windows 10, it doesn’t include all the features spotted in build 10074, which also leaked very recently. Among various other features Windows 10 build 10102 includes the new blur effect in the Start menu and taskbar, new 3D flip animation for Live Tiles, and new Cortana integration with the Start menu....

KB3069068 fixes the unexpected loss of Wi-Fi connectivity in Windows 10 build 10130. According to Microsoft the Windows Connection Manager Service (WCMsvc) stops responding in Windows 10 causing unexpected loss of wireless network connectivity. KB3069065 address an issue that might crash the Outlook Mail app and will not sync email when running in the background. Microsoft details that when you run the Outlook Mail app in Windows 10, it may crash due to a memory error, and doesn’t synchronize emails when the app is running in the background....

According to a leaked release note documentation the most noticeable change is on the Windows Store apps, which do not support Jump List. “You can now build jump lists for Windows Store apps (immersive apps). Note that the jump list content will now also be available from tiles in Start and the All apps list, in addition to the taskbar and the Most Used list in Start.” The leaked document reveals....

However, making available a new build on the Fast ring, it also means more bugs and less workarounds. For that reason, Microsoft is detailing a number of known issues and workarounds that users should be aware before making the jump to the new build 10565. Windows 10 build 10565 known issues The search box does not work if you are in a location where Cortana is not available. Microsoft is currently investigating workarounds....

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17107, according to Microsoft introduces new changes in the Windows Update mechanism to help devices stay continuously updated. Starting with build 17107, when Windows Update scans, downloads, and installs updates on a computer connected to AC power, Windows 10 will prevent the device from going to sleep if it isn’t in active use (for up two hours) to give the system a chance to complete the update....

This particular build includes all the new features and changes that became available with build 17713 in the Fast ring. However, you’ll notice that the build number is slightly higher, and it’s because the company has been preparing this Redstone 5 preview to pass the quality level required to be available in the Slow ring. If you’re enrolled in the Slow ring, you can check all the improvements in this guide, and you can also check out this video review....

According to the announcement, “Windows 10 build 21318” introduces a new “paste as text” option when opening the context menu for text-based entry in the clipboard interface (Windows key + V), which is in addition to the delete, pin, and sync options. When using the new paste option, the content will paste as plain text without the original formatting. Starting with this release, devices with a 64-bit ARM-based processor will no longer have to install the ARM64 C++ redistributable package since it is built into the operating system....

This week, the software maker is releasing an update described as KB3097617 for PCs. As always, every update for Windows 10 is cumulative, therefore the update contains all the previous improvements and fixes. If you have already installed all previous updates, only the new improvements will download and install. According the the company’s documentation, KB3097617 includes functionality improvements and resolves the vulnerabilities in Windows that are described in the following Microsoft security bulletins and advisory:...

The person in charge of the Windows Insider program, Gabriel Aul, made the announcement today in the latest episode of Windows Weekly. This new build, according to the company, will support a wider range of Lumia devices with the exception of Lumia Icon and Lumia 930 — These handsets will be able to update to Windows 10 in later builds. List of phones supported in the next build: Lumia 1020 Lumia 1320 Lumia 1520 Lumia 520 Lumia 525 Lumia 526 Lumia 530 Lumia 530 Dual Sim Lumia 535 Lumia 620 Lumia 625 Lumia 630 Lumia 630 Dual Sim Lumia 635 Lumia 636 Lumia 638 Lumia 720 Lumia 730 Lumia 730 Dual SIM Lumia 735 Lumia 810 Lumia 820 Lumia 822 Lumia 830 Lumia 920 Lumia 925 Lumia 928 Microsoft Lumia 430 Microsoft Lumia 435 Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM Microsoft Lumia 435 Dual SIM DTV Microsoft Lumia 532 Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM...

Originally, the software giant introduced Microsoft Edge to replace Internet Explorer bringing a modern browsing experience to go against Chrome, Firefox, and others. Although the new design work for the most part, the EdgeHTML rendering engine behind the browser always had its share of problems, and it struggled to compete with other modern browsers to the point that the software giant has decided to give up and embrace Chromium on Windows 10....

KB4517389 bumps the version number to build 18362.418, and according to the company, fixes a latency connection problems with the processor. In addition, this quality update addresses a print issue that caused print jobs to fail, and it patch some security vulnerabilities. Alongside the update for version 1903, Microsoft is also making available similar fixes for version 1809, 1803, 1709, 1607, and the initial release of Windows 10. Update KB4517389 for Windows 10 version 1903 Microsoft has announced KB4517389 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “October 8, 2019—KB4517389 (OS Build 18362....

The update KB5000842 bumps the version number to build 19041.906 and 19042.906 for version 20H2 and 2004, and it addresses darker screen problems when using high dynamic range (HDR) and video playback to be out of sync in a duplicate mode in multiple monitors. File Explorer search results stuck in nothing or showing “Computing Filters” indefinitely, split layout unavailable for the touch keyboard in portrait mode, notifications not closing, 7....

In addition to using Windows Update, there’s also the upgrade option 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 the tools, there’s a workaround to download the ISO file of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update directly from the Microsoft servers....

Windows 10 version 2004 release date Similar to previous rollouts, version 2004 is available as a free optional update starting on May 27, 2020, for compatible devices already running Windows 10 version 1909 and 1903. The original plan was to launch the new version on May 12, but because of a zero-day exploit, the company decided to fix the problem before shipping the update. As a result, Microsoft first made the new code available on May 5 for computer manufacturers and developers on May 12 (via ZDNet)....

The update KB5019157 bumps the version number to build 22000.1281, and according to the company (previously available only in the Release Preview Channel), it offers the Quick Assist app for client computers. It also addresses problems with the Microsoft Store, virtualization, security, the Start menu, and more. Update KB5019157 fixes and changes for Windows 11 These are the fixes and new features available with the latest update preview of Windows 11:...

The Windows 11 build 22000.282 is described as update KB5006746 and is currently available as a preview through the Beta and Release Preview Channels of the Widows Insider Program. The update is meant to fix the L3 caching issue that could significantly affect performance on AMD Ryzen processors after upgrading to Windows 11. According to the official notes, the update KB5006746 fixes the issue where in some installations, the new Start menu may not work, and the new Taskbar is missing....

Windows 11 build 22000.51, according to the Microsoft announcement, introduces the new UI design overhaul that the company showed off during the June 24 event, including the new Start menu, taskbar, action center, themes, and sounds. This flight also introduces a brand-new File Explorer, redesigned Settings, and a new Widgets feature. Furthermore, build 22000.51 includes many multitasking-focused features, including Snap layouts, Snap groups, and Desktops. In addition, you will get a first look at the new Microsoft Store app and a lot more....

The Microsoft Windows Insider Program has three readiness levels: Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels. The Dev Channel is for highly technical users since previews are rough and contain a lot of bugs. Typically, these builds are unstable, you will encounter errors and problems, and you may have to use workarounds to resolve problems. The Beta Channel is for anyone who wants to test upcoming features or validate applications and deployments....