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As part of the Redstone 4 update, Microsoft is working to bring eSIM support and new power management changes to Windows 10. The new Microsoft Whiteboard app is now available as a preview in the Store, and it’s an app that offers an unlimited digital canvas to create and collaborate using digital ink in person, remotely, and across devices. The Microsoft Store brings back the “12 Days of Deals” sale, offering significant discounts on Windows 10 PCs, Surface, Xbox One, and software....

The software maker also released updates for computers running the October 2018 Update, as well as for the April 2018 Update and older versions, even though, they’re no longer supported. In addition, Windows 7 and Windows XP received a critical update to protect devices against a possible widespread attack like the WannaCry exploit malware that we’ve seen in 2017. As part of the 20H1 development, Microsoft also rolled out the Windows 10 build 18898 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of Windows Insider Program with Task Manager improvements....

The company also began rolling out an update for the Widgets icon in the Taskbar to show dynamic content for sports, finance, and news, in addition to weather. If you don’t want this feature on Windows 11, you can only turn it off entirely with these steps. Windows 11 build 22000.917 became available in the Release Preview Channel with a bunch of non-security fixes and improvements the company plans to roll out to everyone during the next Patch Tuesday....

Luckily, because the Control Panel still part of Windows 10, you can create your own custom accent color very easily — just follow the instructions below: Windows 10 custom color accent That’s all you have to do to create you own custom accent color in Windows 10. Though, it’s worth pointing out that changing your current theme will reset your custom color scheme. If you want to create and save custom accent colors in Windows 10, you can refer to my previous guide, which involves modifying the Windows registry....

Since version 22H2 is based on the same core system files available on versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2, computers running the last three versions will receive the new update as a small enablement package without reinstallation. However, it won’t happen automatically because this is an optional update you must trigger manually from Windows Update. On the other hand, if the device is running a version nearing the end of service (such as version 20H2), then Windows 10 will eventually download and install the new version automatically....

Microsoft is working on a solution for this problem, but it is recommending users to avoid installing this build if they’re using an AMD graphic card. Beside the big known issue, Microsoft warns that Windows 10 build 10122 has a number of other known issues that everyone should be aware of before installing. Below, you’ll find a list with all the known issues in this particular build: PCs with AMD GPUs will experience frequent crashes in Microsoft Edge....

KB3074679 is cumulative security update that resolves the various vulnerabilities in Windows 10. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted document or visits an untrusted webpage that contains embedded OpenType fonts. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-078. The vulnerability impacts Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft security advisory 2755801 and Adobe Security bulletin APSB15-18....

Although, the work with OneCore is almost complete, Microsoft warns that you will be installing a version of Windows 10 that has been released to the Fast ring of updates, which means that there are a few bugs and things that don’t work correctly. As such, alongside the announcement, Microsoft is also publishing the known issues for this build. Windows 10 build 11099 known issues Long on for devices using Citrix XenDesktop may be broken....

According to Microsoft, Windows 10 build 14931 doesn’t introduce any new features or visual change. However, this flight brings native support for USB Audio 2.0 devices with an “inbox class driver”. This is in the early stages, so not all the features are included. Build 14931 also updates for three built in apps, including the Feedback Hub app which now brings a dark mode option and a few other minor changes in the settings page....

Windows 10 build 17655, according to the company, only introduces a new Mobile Broadband (MBB) USB class driver for devices that can support SIM cards and USB modems (either over the internal USB bus or using a USB dongle for cellular connectivity). The driver is based on the new Net Adapter framework stack introduced with the Creators Update, which supposed to be a more reliable network driver model that includes best parts of the of driver framework “while bringing an accelerated data path....

Windows 10 build 17758, according to the company, addresses some issues with the Settings app, Narrator, and nearby sharing not working in certain languages. Although this flight is now available in the Slow ring, and doesn’t include the watermark in the bottom-right corner, it doesn’t mean that the update has been finalized. Microsoft make the announcements of Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17758 at the Windows Blog. Download Windows 10 build 17758 Although there are no ISO files for Windows 10 build 17758, the update is available immediately through the Slow ring for PCs....

Windows 10 build 18855, according to the company, introduces the ability to restore unsaved content after installing an update using Notepad. In addition, this flight ships with the same improvements for Windows Sandbox already available with build 18353 (19H1), including support for microphone and audio input, Shift + Alt + PrintScreen keyboard shortcut to activate the ease of access dialog for enabling high contrast mode, and Ctrl + Alt + Break keyboard shortcut to enter and exit full screen mode....

Windows 10 build 18963, according to the company, introduces the ability to monitor temperature for graphics cards in the Task Manager. You can now officially rename virtual desktops. The Optional Features settings pages gets updated with usability changes and tweaks. It’s now possible to control the mouse cursor speed from the Settings app. Starting with this flight, Notepad becomes a Microsoft Store app. The search experience receives several improvements, and much more....

Windows 10 build 19018, according to the company, ships with an updated version of the Search Home interface that includes quick search buttons to weather, top news, today in history, and new movies. Although Microsoft is touting the quick searches for build 19018, this is a cloud-side update, which means that anyone with Windows 10 version 1809 or later will now see the new quick search buttons. Starting with this flight, Windows 10 also introduces a new Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + L keyboard shortcut to help investigate problems with the login screen....

The Fall Creators Update (formerly known as “Redstone 4”) is the fourth major release that Microsoft is making available for PCs, and it’s a continuation of the work the company brought with the Creators Update. Similar to the previous release, on version 1709, you will see a number of visual changes as well as a number of new features that makes Windows 10 more productive and secure. Windows 10 Fall Creators Update release date The new version is officially rolling out on October 17, 2017, but no every device will get it on day-one....

The new option appears for compatible devices after applying the KB5020683, which became available as an out-of-band install for versions 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and 22H2 on November 30. According to the official notes, the update KB5020683 “provides eligible devices with the option to upgrade to Windows 11 as part of the OOBE process. This update will be available only when an OOBE update is installed.” The update applies to Windows 10 Home as well as to Pro....

The new user interface isn’t entirely new, it was first integrated into Windows 10X, but now it appears to be making its way to the desktop version of Windows 10, since @thebookisclosed on Twitter figured out a way to enable the new experience to give us an early look. The short video posted on Twitter (and on Reddit) shows that the OOBE is moving away from the blue and dark colors in favor of white and gray colors with a more intuitive and friendly interface....

The new experience, which is not enabled by default, pops up when clicking the Cortana button in the Taskbar and replaces the old experience, which clearly indicates that Microsoft wants to improve search when using a keyboard. Other than the new floating interface, the functionalities are still the same as before. When you invoke Cortana, the experience appears, and typing a search query will display the same results like when using the Start menu/Cortana on Windows 10....

There are a few details at this time, but it’s set to be a more significant update than Threshold 2, as it will include new features, UI changes, and previous rumors also suggested that Microsoft will pay more attention to improving support for new hardware, such as HoloLens, Surface Hub, Xbox One, Microsoft Band 2, and other Microsoft products. However, a new report from WinBeta claims that there will be a larger focus on Continuum with Redstone, and it seems that the software maker is planning to bring similar features found in Apple’s OS X Continuity that will allow Windows 10 PCs to integrate better with Windows 10 Mobile....