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Although, the software giant is now focus on completing Windows 10, instead of adding more features, build 10123 shows a number of improvements and changes. Microsoft Edge jumps from version 12 to 13. Now the version number is 13.10123.0.0 and Microsoft still referring the browser as “Project Spartan”. The browser now includes support for inPrivate browsing mode, which is an expected feature, as virtually every web browser software provides the same functionality....

Windows 10 build 17650, according to the company, updates Windows Defender Security Center experience with Fluent Design. This means that you’ll notice Acrylic material transparency in the navigation page, Reveal effect hovering items, the app will now use your color accent, and a number of other tweaks. In addition, it’s now possible to add rules for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) processes using the Windows Defender Firewall. Further, the firewall can even show notifications for WSL processes....

Windows 10 build 17751, according to the company, isn’t the final release, but it’s the first build that removes the watermark from the lower-right corner of the screen. This flight also fixes a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) problem, personalization settings, and issues with File Explorer. Starting with build 17751, Windows 10 is reverting back to the current Game bar experience, instead of the new interface. Microsoft is listing the complete set of improvements, fixes, and known issues for Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17751 at the Windows Blog....

Windows 10 build 18362.10024 is the preview number 17 releasing as part of the 19H2 development as update KB4508451, and according to the company, includes all the new features as well as fixes up to update KB4517389. In addition, this flight also includes a fix necessary to move devices in the Slow ring to the final November 2019 Update build. Any computer on Build 18362.100xx should receive build 18362.10024 regardless of your ring settings....

Windows 10 build 18362.30, according to the company, addresses three specific problems, including authentication with Azure Active Directory, .Net Framework, and it fixes a particular issue that prevented devices from start after install an update and option Feature-On-Demand. Download Windows 10 build 18362.30 Although there are no ISO files for Windows 10 build 18362.30, the update is available immediately through the Slow and Fast rings. This preview build will download and install automatically on your device, but you can always force the update from Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and clicking the Check for updates button....

Windows 10 build 18908, according to the company, is a minor release that ships with an updated version of the YourPhone app with various new features, and some improvements for the OS. Windows 10 build 18908 Here are all the features and changes coming to the next version of Windows 10: YourPhone Starting with build 18908, Windows 10 introduces a new version of the YourPhone app with various new features:...

Update KB4557426 doesn’t increase the build number, and according to the software giant it contains an undisclosed fix to improve the overall reliability of the operating system. Download Windows 10 build 19608.1006 The preview is available immediately through the Fast ring. This preview build will download and install automatically on your device, but you can always force the update from Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and clicking the Check for updates button....

Windows 10 build 20226, according to the software giant, ships with a new storage health monitor feature that monitors the health of Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Solid-State Drives (SSDs). If problems are detected with the drive, you’ll receive an alert before it fails, so you have enough time to backup its data. If an anomaly is detected in the drive, you’ll get a toast notification, which you can click to see more details and backup your files....

This flight is a small update, but it ships with significant visual changes, including new system icons using the new font Segoe Fluent Icons that align with the Microsoft Fluent Design language. The new icons are available throughout the Settings app and Start menu. In this release, there is a new design experience for the “News and interests” taskbar widget and the Microsoft News page when clicking the “See more news” in the widget....

Continuing the work from the previous update, the fourth major release for Windows 10 brings changes around design, update delivery and storage optimization, data protection, cross-device experiences, and numerous tweaks. I’ve been testing the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update for months, and these I believe are the fourteen coolest new features coming this fall. Microsoft Fluent Design System OneDrive Files On-Demand My People Windows 10 Emoji HDR support for gaming and monitors Cortana now in the Settings app Cortana system voice commands Continuity Windows Update bandwidth control Microsoft Edge PDF reader Windows Defender Controlled Folder Access Power Throttling Right-click share Story Remix...

According to the announcement, the software giant wants to release two feature updates every year — targeting March and September of each year –, aligning Windows 10 release schedules with new releases of Office 365 ProPlus. In addition, moving forward, Microsoft confirms that each feature release of Windows 10 will only be supported for 18 months, which is a few months shorter than in previous releases. While the company isn’t revealing the exact day when the Redstone 3 update will roll out, looking at previous releases, it’s likely to expect the new version to ship in the early days of September....

According to the Microsoft support page, the update is available in advanced to test and validate the changes on systems. However, it’s not an update available through Windows Update. Instead, it’s an optional package that you must download and install manually. Once the patch is applied to a device, Adobe Flash Player will be completely uninstalled, and you’ll no longer be able to reinstall the plugin. If you choose to take this update and then realize that you still need Flash, you’ll have to use restore point to revert to an earlier point in time using a system restore point....

Windows 10 build 16241, according to the software giant, includes a new recovery password option in the Lock screen, a few new tweaks in the Task Manager, several improvements for the Mixed Reality experience, and the Settings app now offers better bandwidth control for updates. In addition, this flight introduces tweaks to the Microsoft Fluent Design System that makes the Acrylic Material less noisy. In addition, Microsoft has also announced a number of fixes and known issues you should know before installing this Windows 10 Insider Preview build....

Microsoft is working to bring the Windows 10 Technical Preview to as many phones as possible, but currently here is the list of phone supported to test the first preview of Windows 10: Lumia 630 Lumia 635 Lumia 636 Lumia 638 Lumia 730 Lumia 830 Also, as previously announced by the company, the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones will include a roll back feature, which is similar to what the desktop of Windows 10 offers to allow your phone to go back to the previous version of the operating system if things aren’t working or you simply want to opt-out of the program....

And now that the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is finalized and ready to ship on October 17, 2017, the company is announcing that in the coming days is planning to start making Redstone 4 builds in the standard Fast ring. This means that if you want to stay in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, it’s now time to gracefully opt out of the Windows Insider Program to prevent your machine from getting new builds that may include bugs and other issues that may affect your experience....

According to Petri, the software giant is focus on improving OneCore for Windows 10 Redstone, which is the heart of Windows that is shared across devices. And we’re already seeing these changes, as the company has already revealed that there has been some code refactoring and other engineering work to optimize OneCore in the operating system. The idea behind the updates on OneCore is to allow the team to be more productive fixing and improving the operating system, therefore allowing to deliver new Windows 10 builds to Insiders at a more rapid pace....

KB4135051 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 17134.5, but it’s unclear the fixes and improvements the update address as Microsoft hasn’t yet released any more details. While this update is currently only available as a cumulative update for Insiders, everyone else will be able to install the update starting April 30, when the update becomes officially available using the Media Creation Tool and Update Assistant. Also, Microsoft plans to roll out the new version through Windows Update on Tuesday, May 8, 2018....

KB4284822 bumps the version number to build 16299.522, and according to Microsoft addresses problems with apps, hibernation, remote desktop, Windows Defender, and touch keyboard. Updates the default emoji font to include a water gun instead of a pistol emoji, and much more. What’s new with Windows 10 build 16299.522 Microsoft has announced KB4284822 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “June 21, 2018—KB4284822 (OS Build 16299.522)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 version 1709 on your PC, this update will address these problems:...

KB4480976 bumps the version number to build 17134.556, and according to the company addresses problems with Microsoft Edge, BitLocker, drivers, networking, and Thunderbolt storage. Alongside this release, the software giant is also pushing updates for Windows 10 version 1709 and version 1703, including one for the latest preview of version 1903. Windows 10 update KB4480976 for version 1803 Microsoft has announced KB4480976 on the Windows support site, and it’s referred to as “January 15, 2019—KB4480976 (OS Build 17134....

Windows 10 update KB5006738 bumps the version number to build 19043.1320 for 21H2, and according to the official notes, fixes the Lock screen problem that was causing it to show a blank screen. It addresses a problem that prevents the Kana input mode from inserting a question mark using the keyboard shortcut and subtitles for certain media apps. In addition, the October 2021 update fixes problems with VPN connections, BitLocker recovery, memory leak with Code Integrity, and it addresses an issue that might prevent the successful installation of printers using the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)....