Microsoft is shifting to a four-week schedule to release updates for the Chromium version of Edge to align with the same schedule release of Google Chrome . “As contributors to the Chromium project, we look forward to the new 4-week major release cycle cadence that Google announced, to help deliver that innovation to our customers even faster,” the company explains . However, this new schedule will only be the default for consumers....

The Paint app for Windows 11 gets dark mode support. The update is available as a preview through the Dev and Canary Channel. Microsoft is also rolling out improvements for zooming, dialogs, and accessibility. The Microsoft Paint app finally includes dark theme support on Windows 11. The company has officially announced that you can now use the Paint app in dark mode if you have a device enrolled in the Dev or Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program....

Microsoft shares a list of new features in the works for the new Outlook app. Some features include offline, Copilot, POP3, and PST support. The company is not saying when exactly these new features will arrive to users. Microsoft has shed some light on the new features users can expect from the Outlook for Windows app. In September 2023 , the software giant made the new Outlook app generally available for Windows 11 (and 10) devices without essential features, such as offline, POP3, and PST support....

Early source code of MS-DOS and Word for Windows are now part of the Computer History Museum, Microsoft announced early this week as part of an ongoing project “to help future generations of technologists better understand the roots of personal computing.” Software companies always keep source code under locking key, but for the first time Microsoft is making available to the public MS-DOS 1.1 and 2.0 and Word for Windows 1....

Microsoft will change the storage usage policy for OneDrive. Uploaded images to the OneDrive Gallery and those in the Albums will be counted twice. The new change will significantly reduce the storage quota for those using Albums. The company plans to offer additional storage to mitigate the change, but only for one year. UPDATED 10/10/2023: Microsoft is reportedly planning to change how files count for the total usage again , significantly reducing the storage for users....

If you’re experiencing slow Wi-Fi connection and it happens to be during the holiday season, then the problem could be caused, in part, because of your Christmas lights. According to Ofcom, a UK independent agency regulator, recently noted that indoor Christmas lights could be screwing up you Wi-Fi connectivity to your wireless router. The British regulator agency also points out that Christmas lights can affect Wi-Fi performance due to unshielded wires that causes interference, which no surprising is the same problem that will occur by poorly house wiring setup, baby monitors, cordless phones, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and other equipment....

Microsoft’s newest Surface Laptop 5 is now available, and along with the new design and internals, the traditional clamshell laptop also comes with a new set of gorgeous wallpapers for the desktop background. These wallpapers are based on the original Bloom background image for Windows 11, but these new images come in a variety of colors that represent the updated family colors of the device, including Sandstorm, Sage, Platinum, and Graphite....

Surface Pro 8 list of technical specifications. Also, details about the new 120Hz display, processor upgrade, and more. The Pro will be available on October 5 starting at $1099.99 (without the keyboard). Surface Pro 8 is here, and it’s the tablet that we have been waiting for. Although it still retains the classic look, Microsoft has redesigned the tablet in almost every aspect. The new tablet incorporates many of the design elements of the Surface Pro X....

Microsoft introduces Loop, an online hub to organize your documents and collaborate with other people. The service offers workspaces, pages, components, and Copilot integration. Microsoft Loop is available now as a free preview view that anyone can sign up for. Microsoft Loop is a new online hub that provides a space to work with Office apps and manage tasks and projects. The online tool is now available as a preview that anyone can access for free, even though it’s part of the Microsoft 365 subscription offering....

Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 build 15014 for PC and Mobile through the Fast ring. In the latest test preview of the upcoming Creators Update , the company is including a number of new features and improvements over the last official release. Windows 10 build 15014, according to the software giant, allows users to purchase ebooks directly from the Windows Store and read them on Microsoft Edge. You can now further personalize your experience by using your own custom access colors....

Microsoft is releasing yet again another preview for its Redstone 5 update. This time the company is pushing Windows 10 preview build 17655 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. It’s a very small update, but it introduces a few changes and improvements over the previous test build. Windows 10 build 17655 , according to the company, only introduces a new Mobile Broadband (MBB) USB class driver for devices that can support SIM cards and USB modems (either over the internal USB bus or using a USB dongle for cellular connectivity)....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18358 for PCs enrolled the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 35 releasing as part of the April 2019 Update expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Windows 10 build 18358 , according to the company, is a small update that doesn’t introduce new features or significant changes, but it delivers some Game mode improvements that may degrade game streaming and recording quality....

As part of the 20H1 development , Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19023 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 41, and it’s a small update with a few improvements. Windows 10 build 19023 , according to the company, addresses problem downloading and install new builds. It fixes video lag in full screen, Cortana enabling voice command automatically in certain scenarios, and Action center interface....

Microsoft releases update KB5022282 for Windows 10 22H2, 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19045.2486. The update KB5022282 introduces security fixes and improvements. Microsoft is making available the update KB5022282 for Windows 10 22H2 and older versions like 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 with security fixes and improvements. According to the company’s announcement , the update KB5022282 bumps the version number to build 19042.2486 (20H2), 19043....

Microsoft releases update KB5032189 for Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19045.3693 and 19044.3693, respectively. The update KB5032189 introduces security fixes and improvements. Windows 10 21H2 and versions 1809, 1607, and 1507 are also receiving updates. Microsoft rolls out the KB5032189 as the next update of Windows 10 22H2 and version 21H2. The update is rolling out in the Stable Channel with security fixes and changes....

Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 19559 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program . This is the sixth update available for testers, and it’s a small update with changes expected to arrive in future releases of the operating system. 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....

The Creators Update for Windows 10 is available for download using the “Windows 10 Update Assistant” tool starting April 5th. Although the assistant is a tool to force the Windows 10 Creators Update on devices that aren’t getting the update using Windows Update, anyone can use the tool to install the new version of the OS. The “Windows 10 Update Assistant” is a very simple tool, and you can get it from the Microsoft support website ....

UPDATED 2/11/2025: Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19045.5487 (KB5051974) as part of the February 2025 update for version 22H2, which includes the new Outlook app and fixes for virtual memory, IME, NFC, USB Print, and screen capture. (Windows 11 22H2 is getting build 19044.5487 with the same KB5051974 update number.) According to the official changes (Microsoft notes from the Release Preview Channel ), build 19045.5435 for Windows 10 22H2 replaces the Mail app with the new Outlook experience already available on Windows 11 ....

Since Microsoft first launched Windows 10 back in July 2015, it has been proactively delivering new updates to provide improvements and enhancements. Even though, updates are great to patch and make Windows 10 more secure, many users have complaint of Microsoft lack of communication informing what new changes are coming with every new Windows Update . In order to address the issue, today, on yet another Patch Tuesday, the software giant has launched the Windows 10 Update history site, which identical to the Surface Update History homepage , is the hub where users can visit to learn what’s new on every new update that rolls out to Windows 10....

On March 17, 2016, Windows 10 Mobile officially launches as an upgrade for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices. While the mobile operating system has been available for months on handsets specific handsets like the Lumia 950 duo and others, existing phones running Windows Phone 8.1 couldn’t upgrade. Today, after months of testing through the Insider program, Windows 10 Mobile is rolling out as a free upgrade for select Windows Phone 8....