Outside of the regular Patch Tuesday schedule, the software giant released update KB4534321 for devices running the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) to address a slew of problems. In addition, updates were also made available for the April 2018 Update, Fall Creators Update, and Anniversary Update. Windows 10 build 19551 was released in the Fast ring with several fixes and a preview of the new driver updates delivery system. Photos of an Xbox Series X prototype were published online revealing more details about the physical design of the console, including the intake vent and available input and output ports. Also, this week, Google released three new apps as part of the Digital Wellbeing Experiments project to help users reduce their screen time on their phones, including Envelope, Activity Bubbles, and Screen Stopwatch.
Tech tips roundup
This week, you also learned a number of tips to get the most out of Windows 10, including the steps to set up a virtual private network (VPN) server. You now know the steps to create and run an automated script to delete files older than a certain number of days on windows 10. If you’re running out of storage after upgrading to a new version of Windows 10, you can use these two methods to delete temporary files to make room for more important files. Also, you learned the steps to remove the login password of your Windows 10 account, if you have a device without important files, and you’re not concerned about security. As part of the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, we looked at a bunch of tips to use the new browser, including the steps to enable tab previews, enable IE Mode from the flags advanced settings page and using Group Policy. You now know the steps to check and install updates, websites as native apps on Windows 10, and enable or disable sync for browsing data on Microsoft Edge. And if you’re not happy with the new browser, you can use these instructions to remove it from your device. In addition, you can watch this walkthrough video with everything you need to know about the new Chromium version of Microsoft Edge for Windows 10. If you still have a device running Windows 7, you can use these steps disable the out of support full screen notification. Finally, for Firefox users, these are the steps to enable the enhanced tracking protection to prevent online trackers from collecting data about your activities using cooking and other mechanisms. 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. Privacy policy info.
