Spotted by Deskmodder, the new emoji panel has a modern design using Fluent Design visual elements, such as blur and transparency. It now supports GIF images, and it integrates the clipboard history, which means that you can now open the emoji panel using the “Windows key + ;” or “Windows key + V” keyboard shortcuts. When you first open the new panel, you’ll arrive to most recently used emoji, GIF, Kaomoji, and symbols....

Starting on Tuesday, August 16, users with an unlocked version of a Windows phone, such as Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, can download Windows 10 Mobile build 14393.67, which is the final release. If you’ve previously enrolled your phone to the Windows Insider Program, and you have selected the Fast ring, you’re likely already running final version (build 14393.67) and there nothing else you need to do. In the case your Windows phone is locked, you’ll have to wait until your carrier decides to push the update over-the-air....

However there are a few visual changes in Windows 10 Mobile build 10158. For example, Microsoft Edge and Windows Store tiles now seem to feature transparency. The volume sliders have slightly rounded edges, and the wallet is back with support for loyalty and rewards cards, tickets, and boarding passes. The People app Live Time now has a new animation effect, and the Camera app is capable of shooting videos at 120FPS at 728 x 576 pixels resolution....

In addition, build 10586.122 also bring support for four additional Windows handsets on the Current Branch for Insiders, including the MCJ Madosma Q501, BLU Win HD W510U, BLU Win HD LTE X150Q, and ALCATEL ONETOUCH Fierce XL. The company explains that phones enrolled on the Fast ring, which are currently not receiving the update from the Development Branch must temporarily switch to the Slow or Release Preview to download and install the new cumulative update....

KB4049370 doesn’t offer any new improvements or changes, but it bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 15063.675. Also, the company warns of known issues installing this update, but it’s offering different workarounds until there are permanent solutions. If you’re still running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607) or the November Update (version 1511), Microsoft is pushing out update KB4052231 and KB4052232 respectively to fix an issue “where applications based on the Microsoft JET Database Engine (Microsoft Access 2007 and older or non-Microsoft applications) fail when creating or opening Microsoft Excel ....

KB4528760 bumps the version number to build 18362.592 and 18363.592 for version 1903 and 1909 respectively, and according to the software giant, the update addresses a security vulnerability for various components of the operating system. In addition, older versions of Windows 10 are also getting a similar to patch a security vulnerability and other problems. Update KB4528760 for Windows 10 version 1903 and 1909 Microsoft has announced KB4528760 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “January 14, 2020—KB4528760 (OS Builds 18362....

KB5000802 bumps the version number to build 19041.867 and 19042.867 for versions 2004 and 20H2. According to the announcement, the update addresses an unwanted elevation of privilege related to print jobs and fixes security vulnerabilities for various components. Starting with this update rollout, the company is also ending support for the legacy version of Microsoft Edge, which means that beginning March 9, 2021, the browser will no longer receive updates....

The update bumps the version number to builds 19041.1266, 19042.1266, and 19043.1266, depending on the version, and it introduces fixes for “news and interests,” Cortana, restart, apps, and more. Previously, this update was only available in the Release Preview Channel for version 21H1. Update KB5005611 fixes and changes These are the most important improvements with the latest update preview of Windows 10: Updates for older versions of Windows 10 In addition, on September 21, the company also made available the update KB5005624 (preview) for Windows 10 version 1909 to fix several problems, including issues with system time showing the wrong daylight-saving time, as well as problems resizing images, “news and interests,” apps problems, and more....

The update KB5014699 bumps the version number to 19042.1766 (20H2), 19043.1766 (21H1), and 19044.1766 (21H2), and according to the official changes, it addresses security issues and non-security problems that the company was testing with the June 2 update preview, including a sorting issue affecting Japanese half-width katakana, various Azure problems, memory leaks, BitLocker encryption, slow file copying, and much more. In addition, Microsoft is also releasing updates for older versions of Windows 10, including versions 1809, 1607, and 1507....

Windows 10 version 1903 release date: Microsoft kicked off the May 2019 Update on April 8, 2019, with Windows 10 build 18362.30 in the Release Preview ring, and on April 18, the official ISO file was made available in the MSDN website, and now, the final version (build 18362.116) is rolling out to everyone starting May 21, 2019. (Starting June 6, 2019, the version 1903 is available to anyone who checks for updates....

However, according to article at the official Windows Blog, Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer of Windows and Devices, has confirmed that Windows 10X will now be first available for computers with a single screen, and then it’ll later come to dual-screen devices. The reason the company is changing its focus with Windows 10X is to meet customers where they already are, since the world has changed in a way that many of us are still adjusting due to the global health situation....

The newest version of Windows is rolling out now slowly to new eligible laptops and desktop computers. In the following weeks and months, the company will expand to other devices, depending on many factors like hardware age and eligibility, reliability metrics, etc. Then it will become fully available during the second half of 2022. After upgrading to Windows 11 (version 21H2), you will notice that many things have changed, including the new desktop interface that now includes a new Start menu and Taskbar....

Build 25140 for Windows 11, according to the official logs, updates the Euphemia typeface for better legibility. File Explorer includes some fixes, and so do the Settings apps and Task Manager. Also, the company is making available the ISO file of Windows 11 to perform an in-place upgrade or clean installation of build 25140. Windows 11 build 25140 fixes These are all the fixes and improvements available for Windows 11 in the Dev Channel:...

Build 25211 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, brings back the Task Manager option in the right-click context menu from the Taskbar, adds support for rearranging icons in the System Tray, and introduces a new settings page for the Widgets experience. Although the official ISO file isn’t available, you can still download the latest image for build 25211 using the UUP Dump tool. Windows 11 build 25211 Here are all the new features and improvements for the latest release of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel:...

If you follow the Windows Insider Program, you know that the company hasn’t rolled out new builds in several weeks. This is because the development team has been spending more time adding new features and improvements. For example, the report says that Microsoft is bringing the file drag and drop feature back to the Taskbar. The ability to create app folders in the Start menu. Blur and semi-transparent materials for legacy title bars, a new “Snap bar” feature, and new gestures for touch-enabled devices....

According to a new report from PCGamer (via Windows Central), Windows 11 has a memory leak bug, and File Explorer is the application to blame. In a nutshell, “memory leak” describes the event when a system or application process refuses to release the portion of memory that it’s using, causing problems like slow down or system lock. The bug in File Explorer isn’t new. Reddit user gyrohan269 pointed out this problem a few months back when Windows 11 was still in development....

Typically, hardware requirements are not significantly changed from version to version. However, Windows 11 represents the most significant update of Windows in the past decade, and it requires a more powerful hardware configuration to support the new default security features to keep devices and data safe and secure. This guide will teach you the new system requirements to install Windows 11 and the steps to check whether your computer will run the OS....

Now, newly available support documentation (via ComputerWorld and Neowin) unveils a promotion that allows businesses to continue receiving updates post the 2020 end of life for free for an additional year. The offer is straightforward, if you’re running an organization with an active Windows 10 Enterprise E5, Microsoft 365 E5, or Microsoft 365 E5 Security subscription, you are entitled to receive Windows 7 security updates for another year. If you’re running an organization with an active qualifying subscription, you don’t need to do anything else other than keep the subscription active to continue receiving updates after January 14....

Unlike other versions of the operating system, Microsoft is killing support of the eighth version of Windows after only two years of its release. However, we’re talking about the original version without the latest major update. Those computers running Windows 8.1 Update will receive security updates, patches, and support until January 10, 2023. Windows 8.1 was the first major update for the operating system that the company has been offering for free to all Windows 8....

The new update brings a number of features focus on making the Xbox app more social and adding more control to the console experience. In addition, Microsoft will be making a few new features to Xbox One and SmartGlass, which were highly requested by the community. The breakdown Xbox app for Windows 10 Game DVR for PC games: There is a new game bar that allows you to record games clips from your favorite Windows games (This feature will require Windows 10 build 10061 or later)....