Because the software maker pushed build 10041 quicker than it should, the latest release include more bugs and fewer workarounds. The company warns of known issues for this build and they are quite a few. For example, there is a bug that prevent Mail, Calendar and People apps for opening, some users aren’t even seeing the new build in Windows Update, and Windows 10 build 10041 is just failing during installation....

On November 5th, Call of Duty: Ghosts was finally released worldwide on the major consoles, and if you’re looking to save a buck there are a few ways for you to get the game discounted on your Xbox 360 and for Xbox One. Additionally, if you’re a Windows Phone 8 users, you can also download the free Call of Duty: Ghosts companion app. Also this week, Internet Explorer 11 arrived to Windows 7, the new version of the popular web browser, which first shipped in Windows 8....

Following the previous “Refresh your PC” in Windows 8 guide, this week get the walk through to Reset your PC, which basically means to remove everything, reinstall Windows 8 and start once again with the out of the box experience. Download amazing background for Windows and much more. Here is all of what you might have missed: How to create multiple user accounts in Windows 8 [Step-by-Step] Stunning nebula image from a telescope with 268-megapixel camera [Download] Protect your online privacy with DoNotTrackMe (F....

Microsoft Windows 8 ‘Consumer Preview’ has an official unveiling event date. The company has made some major changes to the operating system such as removal of the Start button, new Ribbon modification, power management improvements, and also the software giant already put together a list with all the applications that Windows 8 beta (Consumer Preview) is going to come preinstalled with. Below are the links to all you need to know this week on the next version of Windows:...

Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving and all the tasty food? While we still days away from the holiday, we have a great new set of wallpapers that you should get right now to start decorating your computer desktop — Thanksgiving desktop fun: Autumn Bounty theme for Windows 7. Google: In tech news the giant of search has launched Google Music to the public, and I provided you with all the highlights that you need to know about the service....

However, today a new report from “Microsoft News” is pointing out when could be the potential time frame in which we will see a version of Windows 10 for Xbox One. Xbox’s Phil Spencer has recently took on Twitter to offer a response to a Tweet asking when “Xbox One Windows 10 beta” could be available to what he responded: “It will be post-summer”. — Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) May 19, 2015 Now, here is the deal, this little piece of information isn’t much....

In other Windows 10 news, build 20277 became available in the FE_RELEASE branch as an automatic update for testers, and at the same time, the company also released Windows 10 build 21277 in the RS_PRERELAESE branch, but as an optional update that you must download manually. As for the changes, build 20277 includes only a few fixes, while build 21277 ships with the new x64 emulator for ARM-based devices and a small set of features....

Windows 10 build 17004 also rolled this week to Insiders with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring (Skip ahead), and it marks the first test version of the Redstone 4 update releasing in 2018 to include noticeable changes. (You can also check out the video review for build 17004.) Update KB4040724 released to PCs running the Windows 10 Creators Update addressing a number of problems with the current version of the OS....

You may now be asking: Didn’t SSDs supposed to be faster? The short answer is yes. Solid-state drives are faster than traditional rotating platter hard drives. However, there is a performance problem regarding how these new drives technology and NAND Flash storage work. SSD blocks and TRIM Solid-state drives work differently than traditional hard drives. Although they accomplish the same thing, they both store data. When you’re working with a file and ready to save it, the Solid-State Drive finds the necessary empty blocks and writes your data for long-term storage....

If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background, and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency. You can find more great themes in the Desktop Fun section. To install, use the download link below, click the Get button in the Microsoft Store, then the Apply button, and then select the collection from the “Themes” settings page....

For IT professionals, Microsoft is also adding a few changes to the Command Prompt, in build 9841 the company included standard text selection, cut, and copy and paste. But to my surprise in the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9860, the software giant is finally allowing users to maximize the Command Prompt utilizing the full screen like normal application do, instead of just expanding a quarter of the screen as we used see....

Not a real surprise here, Windows Vista and Windows XP fall in the category of clean install required. According to the head of the Windows Insider program, Gabe Aul, the only upgrade supported path are Windows 7 and newer. — Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) December 30, 2014 However, you have to see the glass half-full, Microsoft is making Windows 10 such a low footprint operating system that you will be able to install it on a five-year old or even older hardware, and that by itself is a great news....

Microsoft typically rolls out two feature updates each year. The one in the spring is usually considered the more significant release with new features, improvements, and visual changes. At the same time, the one in the fall is a smaller update designed to complement the previous release without anything significant. In 2021, the company is changing the approach to continue updating Windows 10, making the first update the minor release to ensure that engineers have more time to work on the second feature update and Windows 11....

Windows 10 build 10074 brings a few significant changes over the build 10061. One of the first things users will notice is that previous builds included the “Windows 10 Technical Preview” watermark label on the desktop, starting build 10.0.10074.0.fbl_impressive.150424-1350, Microsoft is beginning to use the term “Insider Preview” instead of “Technical Preview”. The new preview of Windows 10 also brings a number of changes, such as the new Cortana integration with the Start menu....

According to Microsoft build 16232.1004 is simply an update to test the “servicing pipeline,” and after the installation you’re not required to restart your computer. However, you’ll need to restart if the Notepad is open, as the new update includes “updated binary version of Notepad.exe”. The company also warns that Windows 10 build 16232.1004 will introduce a few new problems, including: Make sure you’ve setup Mixed Reality before taking this update....

Windows 10 build 17133, according to the company, only delivers three fixes to address problems with BitLocker, resolution, and Microsoft Edge. Also, as expected, this flight doesn’t contain any known issues. Although we’re only days away from the final release, Microsoft still isn’t sharing the exact release date or officially name. However, we’re expecting the new version to launch officially during the Microsoft April Patch Tuesday, which is scheduled to rollout in April 10, 2018, and using the “Spring Creators Update” marketing name....

While we’re still a year away from the release of the 20H1 update, the company is skipping previews for the 19H2 development coming in the Fall of 2019, as a result of recent reorganization within the company that needs to align its schedule between the Azure and Windows 10 teams. However, the 19H2 development still on track. Once the April 2019 Update releases, devices in the Windows Insider Program will resume getting builds for the second-semi annual update....

KB4550936 is a small update that bumps the version number to build 19041.207, and according to the software giant addresses a problem that causes the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service (rpcss.exe) to close unexpectedly and the computer stops working. And fixes issues causes devices to stop responding if a Device Enrollment Status Page (ESP) policy requires a restart. And resolves a problem that prevents the rear camera flash from functioning as expected....

Using this new feature, you can access a list of Android apps within Your Phone and launch the app in a separate window, outside the Your Phone app. In addition, the added support works as if the app was natively running on Windows 10. You can also pin the Android apps to the Start menu or taskbar. You can use the pins to launch them directly without the need to open the Your Phone app, and they’ll even appear when you use the “Alt + Tab” experience for multitasking....