Microsoft made available build 19041.172 for Windows 10 as a quality update KB4552455 to resolve minor problem before launching version 2004. Windows 10 build 19592 released in the Fast ring with a new tablet mode and search improvements. Also, update KB4541335 was made available this week for computers running Windows 10 version 1909 or 1903 to fix a lot of problems. In case you missed it, you can also download the pick of the week theme: Monsoons to refresh your desktop....

As part of the release “C,” the update KB5005611 was made available for Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 as an optional install in the stable channel to fix several non-security problems. The first preview of the redesigned Microsoft Paint app was released for testers with devices enrolled in the Dev Channel. Microsoft also unveiled the next titles of the Games with Gold program that Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass members will get in October 2021....

As part of the maintenance update process, Windows 11 received the update KB5012592, which brings a slew of fixes and improvements. Also, Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 received the update KB5012599, which prepares the system for the new search highlights feature and fixes many issues. The software giant also started testing fixes and improvements that devices expected to receive with the next Patch Tuesday update of Windows 11 and Windows 10....

The company also announced that similar to the Home edition, Windows 11 Pro will also require a Microsoft account and internet connection to set up a new installation. A new “Windows HDR Calibration” app is in the works for Windows 11 and new gaming features, such as optimization for windowed games. Windows 11 build 22000.527 (KB5010414) began to roll out as an optional update in the stable channel with a slew of improvements, fixes, and refinements for the Taskbar, such as showing the clock for other monitors, weather information in the Widgets button, and more....

Everything is new. I’ve been working for a few months trying to create a fresh new design that is totally different from the previous version. My intention is to bring a more appealing modern and minimalistic design that wraps the content beautifully. Although, many people will argue that content is king, I do believe that presenting content with a good design also counts. From the menus, to typography, to all the new story formats, everything has changed and has been re-built from scratch....

The Action Center (Notification Center or Notifications) is perhaps one of the most noticeable changes in build 9860. Although we’ve seen an early look of the feature thanks to a leaked video, now every Windows Insider can test the Windows 10 Action Center. Windows 8 introduced toast notifications, which allow you to preview at glance what actions may require your attention. But often times, when you receive a new notification, you are doing something else or you are away from your computer, you will miss on these alerts....

The Media Creation Tool is a free utility designed to download the latest files of the operating system to create an installation media (such as USB flash drive or ISO file), which you can then use to perform a clean install. Also, you can use the tool to complete an in-place upgrade without creating a separate install media. You can download the Media Creation Tool from this Microsoft support website to download the version 20H2 files to perform a clean installation, in-place upgrade, or create an ISO file as soon as it becomes available on October 20....

Microsoft originally pushed Windows 10 build 10041 on March 18, after the company announced that will be making changes on how Windows Insiders get new build more frequently by relaxing the Fast ring of updates. However, this version of Windows 10 was only available through the Windows Update and for those configuring their systems to Fast lane, which meant no ISO files for download. Many users resource to make their own installation media by creating an ISO file from the ESD file that has everything needed to install Windows 10....

“When you sign out of Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 10061 and return to the lock screen, you might see only a black screen with a responsive mouse cursor. Pressing the Alt+Tab keys or the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys has no visible effect.” Microsoft says. If you still having the same issue after installing the update, Microsoft recommends the following instructions: At the black screen, press the Ctrl key once on an attached physical keyboard....

Microsoft recently released three builds of its operating system (10158, 10159, and 10162), and while today Insiders getting a new preview, Windows 10 build 10166 is only a minor update since the last release. What’s new on build 10166? While there isn’t any specific details, the company says is “all about bug fixing and fit-and-finish”, meaning that we’re not going to see any significant changes other than possible small visual changes, but the operating system now should be more stable and with less bugs....

KB4558244 is a small update that bumps the version number to build 19041.208, and according to the software giant addresses issue that fails to send NPLogonNotify API notifications from the credential provider framework. In addition, Microsoft reveals of some difficulty when navigating and reading certain web content on the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge for Narrator and NVDA users. Download Windows 10 build 19041.208 The update is available immediately through the Slow ring....

Windows 10 build 19044.1200 is the second update available for testers, and according to changelogs, it delivers several new features secure and WSL, and it delivers a slew of fixes. What’s new on Windows 10 21H2 (build 19044.1200) Although the next version of Windows 10 is expected to be a minor release available as a cumulative update, it will include a number of new features, including: WPA3 H2E standards support for more enhanced Wi-Fi security....

The update KB5016616 bumps the version number to build 19042.1889 (20H2), 19043.1889 (21H1), and 19044.1889 (21H2), and according to the official changes, the update addresses printing issues, a bug that may prevent the Input Indicator or Language Bar from appearing in the system tray of the Taskbar, and resolves various security problems. In addition, this update also includes the non-security fixes and improvements that the company made available as an optional update on July 26 (KB5015878)....

According to the changelogs, Windows 10 build 21296 ships an updated version of the clipboard history feature, allowing you to pin, unpin, delete, and sync individual entries. The Storage Spaces experience available in the Settings app is now expanding to more testers in the Dev Channel. In addition to the changes and improvements, this flight releases fixes for gaming, resource utilization for the Program Compatibility Assistant, File Explorer hanging while mounting an ISO file, Windows Security, and the x64 emulator....

Windows 10 build 21337, according to the company, updates the Virtual Desktops feature to include new customization options. File Explorer ships with layout tweaks, and the Captions settings are getting new changes. Also, build 21337 introduces changes for some of the built-in apps, including a Notepad app that receives updates from the Microsoft Store. The Windows Terminal app and Power Automate will be added by default during installation and more....

The first preview that Microsoft is releasing is only available for six Windows Phone models, including the Lumia: 630, 635, 636, 638, 730, and 830. According to the company, “too many issues” with the early build of Windows 10 for phones is limiting the support of more devices. However, Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore, said that more handsets will be supported soon, including the Lumia 1520, which was the device the software giant used to highlight all the new changes on the operating system....

On a new article at the official Windows Blog, the company said that the point of having Cortana in Windows 10 is learn about you and help you with personalized assistance. Cortana logics is powered by the Bing search engine, and in order for the company to provide an “end-to-end personal search experience”, this integration can’t be interrupted. The software giant also notes that there is a number of third-party utilities that alters the way Cortana is supposed to work by changing the default search engine to another provider (e....