You can now download the River Roll On theme for Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store. This collection includes 16 high-resolution (4K) wallpapers of rivers flowing in different parts of world. 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....

Windows 10 users can now download the Spotify app from the Windows Store. Although anyone can get the app on Windows 10 , Spotify available in the Store is a big deal as devices installed with Windows 10 S , such as the Surface Laptop , can’t run traditional desktop apps. The new version of Spotify is exactly the same as desktop (win32) version you know and love. The only difference is that the new app has been converted to a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app using Microsoft’s project Centennial to be available in the Windows Store....

When your Surface Go isn’t working, or you’re ready to sell it, you can use the official recovery image to reset the tablet to its default settings. Of course, you can always use the Windows 10 reset feature to restore your device to its original settings, but if things aren’t working the way it should, the upgrade didn’t complete successfully, or you’re trying to go back to Windows 10 Home in S mode, you’ll need the recovery image to reset and repair the tablet....

We’re about to experience a flashback to the era of the vinyl. This theme brings back all the memories from an old way to listen to music, and the new technology allows us to enjoy them through the backgrounds of your desktop computer. The wallpapers are full of colors, stylish vinyl record players, and many of the stars of the collection which are the vinyls itself. Download 15 quality images free for Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store....

If you plan to build a Network-attached Storage (NAS), a new computer, or upgrade your system’s hard drive (HDD), it is crucial to understand the differences between 5400 and 7200 RPM hard drives. The hard drive’s performance is measured by the speed at which the data can transfer from the platters storing the bits to the computer (known as data throughput). Typically, the higher the density of the platters and revolutions per minute translates into higher performance....

Windows 10 version 21H1 (commonly referred to as “Windows 10 21H1” and as the “May 2021 Update”) is the eleventh feature update that Microsoft plans to release for its popular desktop operating system with a small set of changes and no significant new features. In the past, we have seen the company rolling out two types of updates each year. A “major” update with new features and improvements during the first half of the year and a “minor” update to complement the previous release with fixes and small changes during the second half of the year....

Microsoft is updating Windows 10 again and there is a lot to talk about in this new release. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is perhaps the biggest update the company has released in this new “Windows as a Service” (WaaS) model. Offering Windows as a service means that the software will never be considered a complete product. Instead, Microsoft will continue to provide updates with features and improvements at least once a year....

A few days ago, Microsoft released Windows 10 build 10074 to the Fast and Slow ring of updates, and it’s a new version of the operating system that includes a number of updates since build 10061 , which the software giant only released to the fast lane. If you don’t want to go through the trouble on creating a virtual machine using Microsoft’s Hyper-V, VirtualBox, or using VMware, but you still want to see what’s new in Windows 10 build 10074, the video published on YouTube highlights all the major changes and features Microsoft is planning to release later this summer, including:...

As part of the Creators Update development, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 14965 for PC and Mobile devices to the Fast ring. Windows 10 build 14965, according to the software giant, includes a new feature to control external monitors using a tablet as a touchpad. There is also an updated version of Sticky Notes, Windows Ink gets new improvements, and Microsoft is also enhancing the new address bar in the Registry Editor ....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 14986 for PC in the Fast ring. The new test preview of the operating system is part of the Creators Update , and it brings a slew of new features and improvements that users will see in early 2017. Windows 10 build 14986, according to the software giant, includes new voice commands to use Cortana , and the digital assistant gets a new full screen mode....

Microsoft is now releasing Windows 10 build 17115 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring. This new test preview, part of the Redstone 4 development , is a minor update that doesn’t include new features or big improvements, but it delivers a number of bug fixes, and the company notes that there are no known issues in this release. Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17115 , according to the company fixes issues with OneDrive, post-installation, apps, Windows Mixed Reality, and now the Microsoft Store app works as expected....

As part of the 20H1 development , Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18945 for testers with devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 21, and even though, it’s a minor update, the update introduces several new features and improvements. Windows 10 build 18945 , according to the software giant, ships with a new Cortana experience, which has been designed to provide a chat-based interface with the ability to type or speak using natural language....

Ahead of the official release, Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19041.172 as cumulative update KB4552455 for devices running version 2004 (preview). KB4552455 is a small update that bumps the version number to build 19041.172, and according to the company fixes an issue that prevents the Windows logo key + J keyboard shortcut from giving focus to certain Windows tips. Download Windows 10 build 19041.172 Although there are no ISO files for Windows 10 build 19041....

Microsoft is rolling out two new hotfixes, the KB3038930 and KB3040021, for Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9926 today to prepare the operating system for the next build. Also the software maker is releasing a new update defined as KB3021952 to patch an Internet Explorer security vulnerability. Gabriel Aul from Microsoft announced the new updates today and they should be available immediately. Keep checking on Update & recovery from the Settings app....

The Windows 10 taskbar is getting a big change with the “news and interests” widget. The new feature is currently available as an early preview with the release of build 21286 , and it is an experience that gives you quick access to trending news, sports, stocks, and weather information from the taskbar. The idea with this new feature is to keep you on your device instead of having to open your phone to peek into news and other information throughout the day....

On schedule, Microsoft is now rolling a new Patch Tuesday for Windows 10. In the last official release of the year, Windows 10 is getting update KB4054517 for PCs running the Fall Creators Update . KB4054517 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 16299.125, and even though it doesn’t offer any new features, the update delivers a number of fixes, including for Windows Defender, Bluetooth, input, and Microsoft Edge....

Microsoft is releasing update KB4093105 for Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall Creators Update) outside of its regular schedule to address a slew of issues. This is the second out-of-band update the company is issuing for PCs in April. Previously, KB4093117 and KB4093120 released for Windows 10 version 1703 and version 1607 respectively . KB4093105 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 16299.402, and while it doesn’t offer any new features, you’ll find a long array of patches that fix many app related problems, authentication using Windows Hello, BitLocker, Microsoft Edge, and much more....

Outside of its regular schedule, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4493437 for Windows 10 version 1803, April 2018 Update, to address a slew of issues. KB4493437 bumps the version number to build 17134.753, and according to the company fixes problems for Office apps, date and time, BitLocker, VPN, Remote Desktop, and much more. Alongside the quality update for version 1803 (via Neowin ), Microsoft is also pushing updates older versions, including for Windows 10 version 1709, 1793, 1607, and 1507 to address similar issues....

Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4567523 outside of the regular schedule for devices running Windows 10 version 2004 to fix printing issues due to a bug with the June 9, 2020, update . KB4567523 bumps the version number to build 19041.331 for the May 2020 Update, and according to the company fixes problem that might prevent certain printers from printing. The print spooler might generate an error or close unexpectedly when trying to print, and no output will come from the affected printer....

The Windows 10 November 2019 Update, version 1909, is expected to arrive in the first weeks of November, and in this hands-on video review , you’ll learn all the new features and enhancements coming in the feature update. Windows 10 version 1909 , codenamed 19H2, is the eighth major release that Microsoft is making available for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it’s a very small update that enhances the May 2019 Update (so, you can think of this feature update as a service pack)....