Version 1803 (previously known as the “Spring Creators Update”) is the fifth major release that Microsoft is making available for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it’s a continuation of the work the software giant brought with the Fall Creators Update. Similar to the previous release, the April 2018 Update brings a number of visual changes as well as a number of new features to improve the overall experience and security of Windows 10....

In April, the software giant announced that Windows 10 will no longer force feature updates on device through Windows Update automatically or when clicking the Check for updates button. Instead, users will receive a notification when the update is ready, and then users will see the choice to initiate the upgrade manually or ignore it without missing monthly quality updates. Now, the new option is already appearing on preview builds of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update....

However, in addition to the new look, features, and enhancements for Windows 11, Microsoft will also remove and deprecate some features original to Windows 10 that may no longer be useful, obsolete, or planned to be replaced with a new experience. In the new version of the operating system, the company plans to remove or deprecate features like Cortana, Internet Explorer, sync wallpapers across devices, S mode, classic Start menu, Tablet mode, Timeline, and others....

On Windows 11, “Stickers” is a feature that allows you to have more fun with the desktop by adding stickers to your wallpapers. In the latest preview build, you have two ways to add stickers to the desktop. You can right-click the desktop and select the “Add or edit stickers” option or click the “Add stickers” button from the Background settings page. Once you invoke the feature, an interface similar to the one for emojis will appear on the desktop, letting you select from a large variety of stickers....

“We are entering a new phase of the rollout for Windows 11, version 22H2, and we are increasing its availability to all who check for updates on eligible Windows devices.” – the company notes. The rollout expansion comes only several weeks after the official launch of version 22H2, which indicates that the feature update is proving to be very stable, despite a few known issues with file copying, gaming performance, and audio drivers....

These minor updates include only several fixes for groups, and there are no new features. Windows 11 update KB5017384 These are the fixes that the Windows team is shipping with builds 22622.601 and 22621.601. As part of the known issues, Microsoft is looking into reports that audio stopped working for some Insiders in recent Beta Channel builds. Install build 22622.601 If you want to download and install the Windows 11 build 22622....

The only caveat is that it only supports Microsoft accounts. You cannot use (at this moment) other services, such as Gmail, Yahoo, Apple’s iCloud, or other services using IMAP. One Outlook (or simply Outlook) is a desktop application that looks identical to the web version but with some new features. For example, this email client includes a single view for email, calendar, and tasks. While the new experience offers a familiar interface with new capabilities, some essential features are still missing....

I always prefer to use the easiest way to perform a task whenever possible, it can be something similar like the one I just mentioned or it can be a keyboard shortcut or configuring settings in certain ways to make Windows work faster and more productive for me. Most of the time these approaches save you time and you will use fewer mouse clicks. Here are my productive list of Windows 7 tips that you might not notice before....

In a new article from Paul Thurrott at WinSuperSite, details a handful of new devices that will ship later this year with Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 from Microsoft and partners. And it’s interesting to see how many new tablets will make use of Intel’s latest Atom (SoC) Bay Trail chip, which basically doubles Cover Trail’s speed and helps to bring down prices as low as $249. Also we will see more devices with different screen sizes, including the rumored Surface mini 8-inch tablet (which we still don’t know much about)....

Faikee recently posted an image which suppose to be an internal Microsoft information between employees and shows that the preview of Windows 9 is planned to release in Q2-Q3. Previously we heard rumors of Microsoft targeting spring of 2015 as a potential release for Windows 9, and even though now we’re hearing Q2-Q3 time frame just to get a preview release, still isn’t a tremendous time difference, but it is behind schedule....

The new information follows recent rumors of Microsoft planning to skip Windows 8.2 and jumping straight to Windows 9 as a new strategy to end the bad publicity of Windows 8 and move forward. Previous data said Microsoft was planning to release at least three milestone builds before the final release of Windows 9, but WZor tweet now suggests that the things could be happening really quick. — 🔮WZor👁️ (@WZorNET) January 15, 2014 The next major update, internally known as “Threshold” and what we’ll know as Windows 9, is expected to bring back the Start menu, incorporate changes to make the operating system more user-friendly using the keyboard and mouse, and Microsoft is supposed to improve the modern user-interface with “Metro 2....

What’s Windows Ink Windows Ink is just the new name Microsoft will be using to refer its existing digital ink support, which from now on the company will keep improving and making an essential part of the operating system. The Anniversary Update will also make easier for developers to build Windows Ink support into their UWP apps. In addition, Microsoft is also introducing its own Ink Workspace in Windows 10 that will be the place to start for user to use the pen....

Winget zip support According to the official announcement, the winget command now extracts and runs app installers (MSIX, MSI, and EXE) inside a “.zip” file or installs multiple portable packages from the compressed file. Command aliases This update also introduces aliases for commands to make running different actions easier without being specific. For example, running the “find” alias like winget find vscode is the same as using the winget search vscode command....

The new update bumps the Xbox app to version 3.3.10007.00000 bringing new additions. After the update users will notice new buttons for Achievements, Alerts, Game DVR, and Connect to Xbox. The app now includes the same functionality as the SmartGlass app, which means that users can remote control their Xbox with any Windows 10 device. The new update also brings OneGuide support and the ability to stream and download clips from the community using the Game DVR feature....

Whether you have an On Xbox One or Xbox Series X (S), throughout August 2022, you will get Calico ($11.99 ERP). And from August 16 through September 15, ScourgeBringer ($16.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost. Also, Saint’s Row 2 ($9.99 ERP) will be free until August 15. Finally, on August 16 and through the end of the month, Monaco: What’s Yours is Mine ($14.99 ERP) will also be available for free....

As always, two games are for Xbox One and the other two are for Xbox 360, but you can play every game on Xbox One with Backwards Compatibility. On Xbox One, throughout the month of February 2019, Xbox Live Gold members can download Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon ($9.99 ERP) for free. Also, from February 16 through March 15, SUPER BOMBERMAN R ($39.99 ERP) will be available for download at no extra cost....

Xbox One owners with Xbox Live Gold membership will be able to download Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition starting July 1st. This game replaces previous Halo: Spartan Assault offering. Although, you’re getting one new game this month, Microsoft will continue offering Max: The Curse of Brotherhood until the end of July. Xbox 360 owners with Xbox Live Gold membership will be able to download for free Gotham City Impostors starting July 1st....

According to a statement from the company to The Verge, “to focus on the production of Xbox Series X / S, we stopped production for all Xbox One consoles by the end of 2020.” The end of the Xbox One S production puts an end to a game console generation. Although we can now remember Xbox One as one of the best consoles, the device didn’t have a good start....

The service will offer over 100 games, and it is being touted as an option to get into games quickly as soon as they receive an invite from friends, stream the game while waiting for the full version to download fully on the console, or try games before purchasing. The company is still working on the integration, and eventually, there will be a dashboard update that will include an option to access the cloud streaming service....

The installation and remote PC configuration is painless, that is of course, if you understand how to find your computer’s name or have a basic understanding of what an IP address is; that said to configure a new remote connection, you only need to assign a connection name, computer name or IP address, and your credentials, then tap the connection to connect. The remote experience Let me start by saying that the app connects really fast and the network compression is absolutely great, but you’ll notice some lag depending on your wireless connection....