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Windows 10 build 19613 rolled out in the Fast ring with several fixes and with an updated version of Cortana that expands to more languages. Windows 10 version 1909 and 1903 received update KB4550945 to address several problems with the two most recent releases. Also, Microsoft made available the Xbox One version 2004 (April 2020 Update) to everyone with a new “Surprise Me!” button to randomly select a game from your library based on your preferences and various other improvements....

Also, the company made available update KB4058258 (build 16299.214) for PCs running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update that addresses a number of issues, including the bug that was causing problems with older AMD processors. A new version of the Microsoft Launcher for Android released this week adding Cortana integration without the need to install both apps separately. Windows 10 brings native support of tar and curl command-line tools, which means that you no longer need to install Ubuntu or another Linux distribution in Windows 10 uncompressed tarballs or transfer files between servers....

Although the leak reveals many new user interface changes, such as the new Start menu, updated taskbar, and improvements to the windows management system, this is not everything. Microsoft plans to host a virtual press event on June 24 to announce in more detail what to expect for Windows 11. You can also watch this video to get a first look at the new user interface, clean installation, and in-place upgrade process of Windows 11....

There could be a lot reasons why during the installation the Aero Glass like effect isn’t appearing, but according to a Reddit user, there is a tweak to enable the blur effect on any computer, and it includes modifying the registry. Enable Start menu blur That’s all there is to it. If you want to know what else is new, or if you haven’t install build 10074, check out this previous write-up....

Like the previous release, the new feature update is not expected to include any significant changes or new features as the development focus is on Windows 11 moving forward. Instead, the company plans to push more fixes and a small scope of improvements targeted to business customers. Since version 22H2 will be a minor update, it’ll download and install as a regular monthly cumulative update without requiring reinstallation for devices already running version 21H2, 21H1, or 20H2....

Windows 10 build 10240 brings enhancements and improvements over the last public preview, but it doesn’t include any significant visual changes. At this point is all about fixing bugs and making the operating system stable for the July 29th release. However, there is a small change, in this build Microsoft is removing the watermark, but you can easily know which version you are running by typing winver on the taskbar’s search box....

Windows 10 build 18898, according to the company, is a minor update that includes an updated Task Manager Performance tab that now shows the drive type (for example, SSD), which should come in handy on devices with multiple hard drives. Alongside the new improvements, Microsoft is also announcing several known issues for Windows 10 build 18898 at the Windows Blog. Download Windows 10 build 18895 Although there are no ISO files for Windows 10 build 18898, the update is available immediately through the Fast ring....

Windows 10 build 20150, according to the company, introduces three new features for the Windows Subsystem Linux, including GPU compute, wsl –install command, and wsl –update command. The GPU compute is a feature that allows the Linux binaries to leverage graphics card, which makes it possible to perform more machine learning development and data science workflows directly in WSL. The wsl –install command lets you install WSL a lot faster, and the wsl –update which gives you the ability to manage the Linux kernel version used by WSL 2 distros....

According to the company, Windows 10 build 20236 adds the ability to change the refresh rate of a display from the Advanced display settings page from the “Display” settings. You have been able to change the refresh rate of a monitor for a smoother motion for a long time, but the option has only been available through the Control Panel. Also, this is a new addition in the Dev Channel, but the feature isn’t technically new, since the option is already available on version 20H2....

Build 21313, according to the company, removes the legacy version of Microsoft Edge entirely and replaces it with the Chromium version of the browser. The update introduces new changes for the taskbar news and interests widget. You will also find tweaks for the touch keyboard, voice typing, clipboard history, emoji panel, screen capture, and much more. Windows 10 build 21313 new changes Here are all the new changes rolling out with this Windows 10 update:...

The Creators Update (1703) is part of the new Windows as a Service (WaaS) model, which means that now we get (two) incremental updates with features every year, instead of a brand-new version of the OS after several years. This time around, Windows 10 is adding some new specific tools like Paint 3D and support for virtual reality. You’ll find new gaming features, an improved version of Microsoft Edge, new security features, and a lot more....

The new products come in a number of models and different configurations to choose from, and more importantly, they also come with new accessories, and today we’ll go through all these new accessories you can purchase to add or improve your user experience with your new tablet, laptop, or phone. Microsoft Surface Dock Microsoft introduced new Surface devices and to extend their functionality the company also unveiled the new Surface Dock....

The company also showed off Continuum for phones, and even revealed that Windows 10 is now running on over 110 million devices around the world in only eight weeks, and users have already asked over one billion questions to Cortana and visited the Store over one billion times. The event was the biggest hardware event in history and here’s a recap of all the product announcements. Surface Book While we knew that Microsoft was planning to introduce a bigger Surface tablet, we didn’t know it was going to be a laptop....

Originally, laptops and tablets using Atom processors were available with Windows 8, but they’re also eligible to upgrade to Windows 10 to keep them secure and with the latest features. However, a report from ZDNet reveals that a number of users are getting a “Windows 10 is no longer supported on this PC. Uninstall this app now because it isn’t compatible with Windows 10” message that prevents them from installing the Creators Update, and, as expected, the company has confirmed that these low-power Intel processors are no longer supported starting with Windows 10 version 1703....

As their names imply, these two new preview apps are under construction and they aim to replace their equivalent Video and Music apps in Windows 8.1. Those users who have been using the Video and Music apps in Windows 8.1 will feel immediately familiar with the new version. However, Microsoft is also introducing a new look in these new Windows apps, which match the design that the company is trying to implement with Photos, Alarms & Clock, Calculator, Xbox, and other apps....

Windows 10 version 1809 release date: Microsoft kicked off the Redstone 5 (RS5) development with Windows 10 build 17604 in the Skip Ahead lane, and it originally released on October 2, 2018. However, as a result of data-loss and other problems the company was forced to pause the rollout. Starting on November 13, 2018, the company has confirmed that the problems have been fixed, and it’s now available for download automatically or manually....

KB4090913 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 16299.251, and according to the company simply fixes a problem that may cause peripherals (such as USB devices and onboard devices) to stop working during Windows Update. Here’s what’s new in build 16299.251. What’s new with Windows 10 build 16299.251 Microsoft has announced KB4090913 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “March 5, 2018—KB4090913 (OS Build 16299.251)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on your PC, this update will only address this issue:...

Previously, Microsoft made available an update that includes Intel microcode patches to mitigate the Spectre vulnerabilities, but it’s been only available for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Now, the company is releasing KB4100347 as a standalone update to mitigate the vulnerability on devices running Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803). According to the support website, KB4100347 is available for a long list of Intel processors, including for Coffee Lake, Kaby Lake, Skylake, Ivy Bringe, and previous generations....

The update KB4601319 bumps the version number to build 19042.804 and 19041.804 for version 20H2 (October 2020 Update) and version 2004 (May 2020 Update). According to the announcement, this security update fixes the elevation of privileges, patches vulnerability running apps with the SYSTEM account, and security updates for many of the Windows 10 components. In addition, this cumulative update fixes a problem that may damage the file system. Also, Microsoft is releasing updates for older versions of Windows 10, including for versions 1909, 1809, 1803, 1703, 1607, and 1507....

According to the company, the update KB5005565 bumps the version number to build 19043.1237, 19042.1237, and 19041.1237 for the May 2021 Update, October 2020 Update, and May 2021 Update respectively, and it includes an update that fixes that causes PowerShell to create an infinite number of child directories. The same fix is also available for Windows 10 version 1909 as update KB5005566, which bumps the version number to build 18363....