Although the new features and enhancements coming to Windows 8.1 benefit every market the OS is use, most of them are focus on everyday-users, but now Microsoft is relieving more features available in Windows 8.1 aimed to help businesses to be more productive and mobile. These new additions that will be part of Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 were announced by Microsoft officials at the TechEd 2013 conference in New Orleans, and they cover a range of new components that will help corporate users to work more efficiently, including networking, security and management — So here is the roundup:...

Photographer Rangan Das captured the most delicate water droplets on flowers and leaves. As the rain does its job of hydrating and providing with life the many plants in its path, a great talent with his camera awaits the aftermath to put together another beautiful collection of wallpapers. The raindrops caressing the edge of rose pedals and refreshing the green grass are the things to see in this new theme that has 11 stunning images free to download for Windows....

Time to have fun in the sand as the summer approaches. This theme comes packed with dreamy castles, built during long hours under the sun and with the help of seawater and some very creative hands. The images also offer some tranquil looking beaches and sunsets. All are part of the new collection of wallpapers for your desktop backgrounds and free to download for Windows 10. 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....

UPDATED 1/18/2023: Windows 11 22H2 is a free upgrade for computers already running Windows 11 21H2 or Windows 10 that meet the minimum system requirements since September 20, 2022. However, the rollout is gradual to ensure that devices have a good upgrade experience, which means it’ll take months before the new version reaches every device. Microsoft usually starts offering the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) to devices with newer hardware, and it continues expanding to more eligible computers, and it’s expected to be fully available during the first half of 2023....

If you own a Surface RT you’ll notice that by default you only get 3 rows of tiles, making it a bit limited to the amount of apps and other items you can pin in the Start screen without having to scroll-swipe to view more items. The twist here is that there isn’t a configurable option within the operating system’s UI to add a 4th row of tiles to your Surface RT....

This new theme free for Windows brings to your desktop backgrounds the gentleness of the turtles and tortoises. Turtles date from 220 million years ago making them more ancient than crocodiles in the group of reptiles. In this collection you’ll enjoy the best close ups for this week when you download these stunning 20 images. From the sweet newborns not even out of their eggs yet, to the older adults in the group of turtles; you’ll find them here on their way to the sea, others sunbathing, and the rest on their way for more adventures....

There is nothing more beautiful than what nature can offer. This collection of wallpapers free for Windows makes you wonder about the extraordinary luck of the photographers behind the cameras capturing such stunning views. Together, these images of fabulous landscapes from The United States National Parks become a theme for you to enjoy as your desktop backgrounds. The tranquility and peace, the fauna and majestic evergreen trees, the mountains, the clean rivers, and much more are all reflected in this new presentation of some of the most impressive places on Earth....

Microsoft unveils Windows 11 SE. It’s a new variant of Windows 11 tailored for the school market. Windows 11 SE will come pre-loaded on the Surface Laptop SE and other education laptops. Microsoft has created a new variant of its OS called “Windows 11 SE.” The company announced it during its November 9th Education event. However, it’s not a new version of Windows. Instead, it’s a new edition that is specifically optimized for the education market....

Windows 11 21H2 Update Assistant is available for download. Open the Microsoft download page, click the “Update Now” button, launch “Update Assistant,” and click the “Update Now” button. Microsoft has released a new version of the Update Assistant tool to upgrade computers to Windows 10 21H2 (November 2021 Update) if the second-annual update isn’t available through Windows update. The tool has been designed to update computers to the new version of Windows 10 when they are not receiving the feature update automatically because of problems with the Windows Update mechanism or another unknown reason, but when the hardware and software configuration is compatible with the update, such as the November 2021 Update....

Microsoft begins the rollout of Windows 10 build 16170 to the Fast ring. This is the first test preview the company is releasing as part of the Redstone 3 update. If you’re still wondering, the “Redstone 3” is the current codename for the next major update of Windows 10 that comes after the “Creators Update” , and it’ll release sometime in summer 2017. Windows 10 build 16170, according to the company, doesn’t include new features, because the team is only making changes to OneCore to start building new features and improvements into the OS....

Microsoft is now pushing to testers Windows 10 build 16237 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring. The new update is part of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update , and it brings a small batch of new features and a slew of new improvements. Windows 10 build 16237, according to Microsoft, expands the read aloud feature to websites and PDF files on Microsoft Edge . The Windows Shell introduces tweaks to better handle scaling on high-DPI displays....

Microsoft is yet again publishing a new test preview for the Windows 10 Redstone 5 update in the Slow ring. This time, the company is making available Windows 10 build 17744 for devices enrolled in the Slow ring along with update KB4459375. Windows 10 build 17744 doesn’t introduce new features or significant changes, but it addresses a number of issues, and update KB4459375 fixes a particular problem that causes Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) when signing out of your user profile or shutting down your device....

As part of the 19H2 development , Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 build 18363.385 for devices enrolled in the Release Preview ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 12 available to testers, and it’s releasing as cumulative update KB4517211. Windows 10 build 18363.385 , according to the company , is an update package for devices running the build 18363.329 to test the servicing mechanism for version 1909 arriving in the coming weeks , and it includes all the same features and changes available in the Slow ring ....

Windows 10 build 21359 rolls out in the Dev Channel. The update incorporates a new power option to restart apps after sign in. Renames the “Ease of Access” category to “Accessibility” and fixes a slew of issues. Removes Timeline cloud sync option from the Activity history settings. As part of the version 21H2 development , Microsoft is now making available the Windows 10 build 21359 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel....

Windows 10 users can now update to the Windows 11’s Microsoft Store app. The store app is the same as the one for Windows 11. It’s currently available for download on devices enrolled in the Release Preview Channel. Microsoft brings the new Windows 11 app store app to Windows 10 . The app is not yet fully out. It’s only available for devices enrolled in the Release Preview Channel, along with the option to upgrade to Windows 21H2 (November 2021 Update) , which is expected to roll out in the coming days....

As part of the Patch Tuesday for February 2019, Microsoft is releasing update KB4487044 for devices running Windows 10 version 1809 , October 2019 Update, to address several problems with the latest release of the operating system. KB4487044 bumps the version number to build 17763.316, and according to the software giant fixes problems regarding authentication, Windows Hello for Business, and an issue that allows users to bypass the Lock screen when using HoloLens....

Only a few days after rolling out the Patch Tuesday for July 2019, Microsoft is now releasing an out of schedule cumulative update described as KB4507466 for Windows 10 version 1803. KB4507466 bumps the version number to build 17134.915, and according to the company, addresses Microsoft account issues with Windows 10, fixes a problem affects applications that manage files, folders, and device settings. Improves compatibility with the Window-Eyes screen reader app and fixes an issue to keep your App permissions settings when resetting your device....

Patch Tuesday usually happens the second Tuesday of each month, but for March is happening during the first week. Today, March 1, 2016, Microsoft begins to roll out two new updates for Windows 10 version 1511 (non-Insider). Described as KB3140743 , Microsoft labels this release as “Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: March 1, 2016” and brings Windows 10 from version 10586.104 to 10586....

Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update, is the next major refresh that Microsoft is making available after the version 1803 . This is the second semi-annual release, and it introduces a new set of features and enhancements to improve the overall experience. This is the sixth feature update (since the original) arriving for Windows 10 , and it’s a smaller update compared to the update released in April 2018, but it delivers a number of visual changes, and new features around system health, storage, customization, security, and productivity....

Windows 10 version 1909, November 2019 Update, is officially available as a free update for compatible devices starting November 12, 2019. This is the eighth feature update rolling out for desktops, laptops, and tablets, but unlike previous versions, this release doesn’t include any significant features or changes. Instead, it’s a minor update to improve the work that Microsoft has done with the May 2019 Update . Also, similar to the previous release, the November 2019 Update update will be available as an optional update for supported devices....