The update KB5016138 bumps the version number to build 22000.740 for Windows 11, and the update KB5016139 bumps the version number to 19042.1767 (20H2), 19043.1767 (21H1), and 19044.1767 (21H2) for Windows 10. According to the announcement (link 2), it only addresses an issue on ARM-based devices and might prevent you from signing in using Azure Active Directory (AAD). Apps and services that use AAD to sign in, such as VPN connections, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Outlook, might also be affected....

According to the changelogs, build 22579 for Windows 11 introduces a new policy to exclude USB removable drives from BitLocker encryption. It updates the print dialog experience interface, adds an option to rename folders in the Start menu, ships with touch gesture improvements, and more. Build 22579 for Windows 11 new features Here are all the new features and improvements for the latest release of Windows 11 in the Dev Channel:...

Build 22623.1180 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, introduces an updated version of the Accounts page that now shows a storage usage warning as you reach your OneDrive subscription quota and more details on how the storage is being utilized. Also, in flight, the Widgets dashboard is removing the sign-in requirements making the contents of the feature available to everyone. Finally, in addition to new fixes and improvements, Microsoft is rolling out an update for the “Get Help” app with tools to troubleshoot and fix network problems to replace the legacy “Network troubleshooter....

In this release, build 22623.703 includes the new Taskbar designed for touch-enabled devices. The System Tray receives a new styling update that will affect all icons and improvements for File Explorer. Also, this flight and build 22621.703 also ship with a bunch of fixes. Windows 11 build 22623.703 Starting on build 22623.703, Windows 11 re-introduces the new Taskbar designed for touch-enabled devices. The updated version of the Taskbar will automatically transition to tablet mode when disconnecting or folding the keyboard on a convertible device....

Build 25197 for Windows 11, according to the official changes, re-introduces the Taskbar experience designed specifically for tablets and brings new visual updates for the Taskbar System Tray. In addition, there is an updated version of the Settings app with animated icons, and it delivers a slew of fixes and improvements. Although the official ISO file isn’t available, you can still download the latest image for build 25197 using the UUP Dump tool....

The update KB5007262 bumps the version number to build 22000.346, and according to the official notes, Addressed printer errors, flickering when you hover over icons in the Taskbar, volume control issues for Bluetooth audio devices, problems with the Windows Network File System (NFS), updates all emoji in the Segoe UI Emoji font to the Fluent 2D emoji style, and much more. Windows 11 build 22000.346 Here’s are all the fixes and improvements on Windows 11 build 22000....

Moving forward users will only have to ask a question in a way other people would understand. For example, “how to setup my printer” or “install a printer”, “my screen is too bright”, “get apps for Windows”, “how do I delete an app” — you get the idea. As users type these common tasks, Bing Smart Search will respond accordingly with Device Settings to install a new printer, Change screen brightness options, Windows Store to get more apps, and Uninstall apps to free up disk space to get rid off apps....

Currently Live Tiles provide basic information and notification for certain apps in Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows RT, Windows Phone, and Xbox. For example, in Windows you’ll see when a new email has arrived, breaking news from the News app, finance alerts from the Finance app, Facebook notifications, and so on. These Live Tiles in the Start screen creates a unique experience that allows to know what’s going on around your digital life in a glance....

The antivirus maker took 385 of the most common malware in the past six months and tried them on the new operating system and only less than 16% of the malicious code were able to infect Win 8. As you can read here, Windows 8 isn’t bullet proof, but it is pretty darn good and better than not having any protection at all. As many had pointed out BitDefender tried to turn things around making Windows look unsecured....

On Xbox One and Xbox Series X (S), throughout December 2021, members will get The Escapists 2 ($19.99 ERP). And from December 16 through January 15, Tropico 5 – Penultimate Edition ($24.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost. On Xbox 360, Orcs Must Die! ($14.99 ERP) will be free until December 15. Finally, on December 16 and through the end of the month, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet ($9....

In the July Xbox update, perhaps the most interesting change that users will get is a new feature that allows gamers to start new games that are downloading a lot faster. The feature is called “FastStart,” and it prioritizes the files a game requires to start playing while the rest of the files continue to download in the background. FastStart requires an internet connection of at least 20Mbps, and initially, it’ll be available only for a small number of games available on Xbox Game Pass....

Perhaps the biggest presentation was the gameplay of Halo 5: Guardians that also revealed a new massive scale Warzone multiplayer mode, where up to 24 players can join the fight. Alongside Halo 5, Microsoft announced its best games lineup with a number of blockbuster exclusives, including: Ashen (Xbox exclusive) “This action RPG is about a wanderer in search of a place to call home. There is no sun, and the only natural light comes from eruptions that cover the land in ash....

Microsoft’s digital assistant will now appear on your Xbox One dashboard, and you’ll be able to access the assistant either by voice command using the Kinect sensor or a headset. This also means that you will no longer use the “Xbox” voice command, instead, you’ll be using the voice command “Hey Cortana” to interact with the console. Initially, the new voice integration will be available in the United States, UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain....

However, recently a preview build of the Xbox One May system update began rolling out to preview members and many have spotted the new “Allow game streaming to other device (beta)” in Settings, under the Preferences section. We heard the feature would be coming later this year, because we all assumed Microsoft will make it available in time for the release of Windows 10, but we’ve never gotten a specific date from the company....

The Xbox Series X is the most powerful console ever released priced at $499 featuring a custom 8-core AMD zen 2 processor running at 3.8GHz, 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, AMD RDNA 2 graphics with 12 teraflops and 52 compute units clocked at 1.825GHz, custom PCIe 4.0 super-fast NVME 1TB Solid-State Drive (SSD), and Blu-Ray disc drive. With this hardware configuration, the console offers unmatched 4K graphics at 60fps out-of-the-box, but it also supports up to 8K resolution at 120fps....

Although the Spring Update won’t redefine the way you play games significantly, it delivers a number of new exciting features and changes. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the biggest improvements coming with the Xbox Spring Update. 1440p video output support Perhaps the biggest and best addition in this update is the new support for 1440p (sometimes referred to as “2560 x 1440” and “QHD”) video output....

While this should be a good news for many users, remember that for about three years, the software giant has been trying to get users to link their Skype account with the Microsoft account, which is the reason why today you can sign in to Skype using your Microsoft account credentials. However, when the new changes are live now, if you haven’t linked your accounts, you’ll have to update your Skype account with your Microsoft account to access other services with your Skype ID....

If you still haven’t decide to download and switch or if you just want to learn what is news in IE9, here is a great video collection from the Website Channel9 that will give you a good walk through for the new features of this new Web browser. A look at three performance demos for IE 9 Release Candidate In this video you will be able to overview three test drive demos to observe the browser performance using hardware acceleration....

Get ready! The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the green pigs who stole the Birds’ eggs. Use the unique destructive powers of the Angry Birds to lay waste to the pigs’ fortified castles. In this Google Chrome version of Angry Birds you will be entertained for many hours of gameplay with the 70 levels that will put to the test your skills, logic and force to destroy the enemy....