The software giant is also already testing a new quality update (KB4497935) in the Slow and Release Preview rings of the Windows Insider Program to soon address a bunch of issues blocking many devices from installing the May 2019 Update. And the company has even published a list of the features that are no longer available or deprecated starting with the new version. In addition, this week, virtually most Surface devices received a new firmware update to prepare them for Windows 10 version 1903....

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) received an update with networking improvements and several fixes. Also, Windows Terminal version 1.5 was released as a preview with two new features, including mark mode and scroll marks. Microsoft has announced it will stop offering Xbox 360 titles through its Games with Gold program starting on October 1, 2022, for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. In addition, the company is reportedly also building a new lightweight version of Outlook for Android....

Windows 11 build 25131 rolled out in the Dev Channel with several fixes without new features. In addition, the company also re-released the update KB5014023 as build 19044.1741 with one additional fix. The Microsoft Store app received an important update that brings native support for ARM64 devices, improvements for updating apps, navigation, and interface tweaks. Furthermore, Spotify released a new version of its music stream app with support for ARM-based devices....

The October 2018 Update is simply another update, but unlike those patches that release every month, this release delivers a set of new features and improvements. However, they’re not as significant as the ones found in the April 2018 Update (version 1803). Windows 10 October 2018 Update release date Windows 10 October 2018 Update version number Windows 10 October 2018 Update installation Windows 10 October 2018 Update reasons to upgrade Windows 10 October 2018 Update block automatic install...

In this latest built (Beta 10) Mozilla keeps working on improving performance and stability, some of the changes are: Improvement in memory usage, remote blacklisting for graphic drivers (hardware acceleration), and improvement for Mac OS X with better Adobe Flash support, this means better video playback with less computer resources being used. As Mozilla is getting to the final stages of Firefox 4 and being almost ready for prime time, they are asking to all Firefox users to keep submitting feedbacks as much as possible....

When you open the Settings app (Windows key + I), the first thing you’ll notice is that settings are grouped into different categories, including Devices, Network & Internet, Personalization, Accounts, Time & language, Ease of Access, Privacy, Update & security, and System is the first one on the list. If you don’t know where the feature you want to customize is located, the Settings app also includes a handy search box in the main page and on every page with a drop-down list of suggestions as you start typing....

The new status means that the operating system does not have significant issues and should be compatible with most computers. However, it doesn’t mean you won’t run into problems during and after the installation since there is always a chance of bugs and other issues. If your computer is still on version 20H2, 21H1, or 22H2, the update process won’t take a lot of time since this is a small cumulative update since it only increases the version number to build 19045....

On the new flight, which comes only two days after the previous version, Microsoft is including “a few hundred bug fixes”, which the company says wanted to “get out to Insiders as quickly as possible”. What’s new on Windows 10 for PC The company doesn’t go really into all the bug fixes, but it highlights that on PC, users should no longer see the Windows expiration pop-up, which it’s been a bug for a few flights....

Windows 10 build 16281, according to the software giant, fixes small problems on Microsoft Edge, Windows Defender Security Center, Store, and a particular issue that caused high processor usage. As we’re getting closer to the official release, you won’t find any new features or big improvements, and Microsoft reporting no known issues with this flight. What’s new on Windows 10 build 16281 Here’s the list fixes and minor improvements included on this release....

This is the previous number 10, and it’s a minor update that enables all the features already available as part of the 19H2 development for devices running build 18362.10014 and build 18362.10015. Windows 10 build 18362.10019 changes Windows 10 build 18362.10019, according to the company, includes the following features and fixes: Windows containers now allows hosts to run down-level containers on up-level for process (Argon) isolation. PC manufacturers can now build devices with reduced inking latency based on the hardware capabilities....

Windows 10 build 19559, according to the company, addresses hanging and crashes problems with File Explorer. It resolves user interface (top few pixels of a window getting clipped) using Snap Assist. Also, devices based on ARM processors, such as the Surface Pro X, can now install Hyper-V to create and use virtual machines. In addition, this flight fixes a green screen in recent builds with error KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED....

Although, this is a more stable release, Microsoft warns some of the known issues in build 9926 that you should be aware, before jumping into the new operating system: After installing this build, you may see a boot selection menu each time you reboot your PC. This is because a bug where a second boot option is persisted to uninstall the Windows 10 Technical Preview and roll back to the previous OS installed....

However, Microsoft explains that build 10136 isn’t completely ready, there is one bug that causes the upgrade to fail for users upgrading from Windows 10 Mobile build 10080, as such the company is only offering the new build for phones running Windows Phone 8.1 and have configured to receive new builds from the Fast ring of updates. The software maker advise any Windows Insider that wants to try the new build to roll back to Windows Phone 8....

Microsoft has been working on a fast pace to deliver the previews for Windows Insiders to test and help the company to fix bugs and other issues a lot quicker. On January, the software giant released the Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9926, and on February, we’re also expecting another build to release for the desktop and for phones. SEE ALSO: Popular Lumia phones won’t receive all Windows 10 features According to the report, Microsoft is aiming to release Windows 10 RTM in June, but the schedule could change, as the new information isn’t official....

In Windows 8.1, an earlier version of the operating system, when you right-click the Taskbar, you’ll get the traditional size context menu, however it’s too small to tap with your fingers. In Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9888 and with the introduction of a new modern context menu, Microsoft is making the menu larger if you try to open the menu using touch. If it looks familiar, well… It should, in Windows 7, Microsoft introduced the same adaptive context menu, but it was limited to the jump list menus....

KB4093117 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 15063.1058, and KB4093120 brings the Anniversary Update to build 14393.2214. Although these cumulative updates aren’t for the most recent version, and neither update delivers new features, both patches address a slew of issues with their corresponding version. What’s new with Windows 10 build 15063.1058 Microsoft has announced KB4093117 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “April 17, 2018—KB4093117 (OS Build 15063....

KB4284848 bumps the version number to build 17134.137, and according to the company, it fixes problems with video settings and streaming compatibility issues, some apps and networking problems, and much more. What’s new with Windows 10 build 17134.137 Microsoft has announced KB4294848 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “June 26, 2018—KB4284848 (OS Build 17134.137)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 version 1803 on your PC, this update will address these problems: Addresses an issue that causes the Video Settings HDR streaming calibration slider to stop working....

This time around, Microsoft is making available (via Neowin) a new set of Intel microcode updates for almost every supported version of Windows 10 to mitigate several variants of the Spectre security flaw. These are standalone updates that you need to download from the Microsoft Update Catalog website and install manually. Here are the download links (via ghacks): KB4346084 for Windows 10 version 1803. KB4346085 for Windows 10 version 1709....

KB4524147 bumps the version number to build 18362.388, and according to the company, it includes an important security issue with Internet Explorer scripting engine and fixes an intermittent issue with the print spooler service that may cause print jobs to fail. In addition, build 18362.388 addresses an issue that may result in an error when you install Features On Demand (FOD), such as .Net 3.5. The error is, “The changes couldn’t be completed....

The update KB4598242 bumps the version number to build 19041.746 and 19042.746 for versions 2004 and 20H2. According to the Microsoft documentation, this release addresses security vulnerability with HTTPS-based servers, security bypass with Printer Remote Procedure Call (RPC), and patches security wholes for many components. In addition, the company is also pushing updates for older versions of Windows 10, including for versions 1909, 1903, 1809, 1803, 1703, 1607, and 1507....