Days after the newly discovered weakness in Internet Explorer (versions 9, 8, 7 and 6) that could potentially put at risk a massive number of Windows PCs, Microsoft has made available a temporary resolution for the problem in form of a Windows Fix it (kb2757760) , also an update scheduled to be released this Friday to permanently path the issue. The exploit, discovered during the weekend , could allow a malware to bypass security protocols via Flash and affect XP, Vista and Windows 7 machines....

In a new announcement at the Building Windows 8 blog , Steven Sinofsky detailed that Windows 8 is getting treatment updates before General Availability, that is October 26th. According to Sinofsky, the new updates will improve performance, power management and battery efficiency, compatibility and media playback. These new Windows updates are available today for users currently running the RTM version of Windows 8 — BTW the cumulative updates are a total of 180 MB....

Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows Media Center for Windows 10. While the company stopped updating the feature back in 2009, Windows Media Center continues to ship to Windows 8 users via an upgrade package. However, the software maker has confirmed that Windows 10 won’t feature an updated version of Windows Media Center or the current unmodified version of the feature, which means that those PCs upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8....

Microsoft teases major interface changes for File Explorer. The new visual changes include a redesigned header with action buttons under the address bar. These changes appeared briefly in a promotional video introducing the new Windows Copilot. Microsoft recently teased new design changes for its File Explorer on Windows 11. The new design will feature a modern and streamlined interface that will closely match the design language of the operating system, making it easier for users to navigate and organize their files....

Microsoft Word update brings paste as plain text shortcut support. The update enables the “Ctrl + Shift + V” shortcut on Windows 11 and 10. And the “Cmd + Shift + V” shortcut for macOS. The keyboard shortcut is in preview, but it’ll roll out soon to users. Microsoft is finally updating its Word app with a new shortcut to allow users to paste the clipboard content as plain text....

Microsoft reveals the list of Skylake devices that will include support for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. Previously, the company announced some drastic changes in its hardware support policy , explaining that older versions of Windows will no longer support new processors. From now on, only the latest operating system will support new hardware. However, the company also announced that Windows 8.1 and 7 will still support the latest processors, but only on a select number of devices until July 17, 2018....

You can now download the Painting in Light theme for Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store. This collection features 12 high-definition (4K) images of lights in different landscapes using long-exposure forming an artistic stream of lights. The theme is available at no cost to set as background images only on devices running Windows 10. If the wallpapers rotate too often, after setting up the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

If you’re thinking on repairing your own Surface Book, think again, this new laptop from Microsoft is almost impossible to fix. The Surface Book is one of the most impressive piece of technology of the year, and the guys from iFixit have teardown the device to give us a clearer look at the components and to assess the difficulties to repair it. After tearing it apart, the guys from iFixit came to a conclusion that you shouldn’t try to fix it yourself by giving a repairability score of 1 out of 10 ....

Microsoft is introducing the new Surface Pro 6 powered by an Intel 8th generation processors and a black finish variant. The new Surface Pro follows the same design language as the 2017 model , and this time around the biggest changes will found in the inside. The new device now includes the latest generation of Intel quad-core processors making the device 67 percent faster, and you’ll also find longer battery life, up to 13....

Pluton is a processor that Microsoft has created to improve the security of devices running Windows 10 . However, it’s not a standalone processor, instead Microsoft Pluton is a security chip that is expected to come built-in into future computer processors, and it’ll replace the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is currently available as a separate component to store keys and measurements to verify the system integrity. Microsoft is partnering with AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm to integrate Pluton in future processors, and it’s based on the security already available on Xbox and Azure Sphere devices....

Windows 10 version 2004 (known as the May 2020 Update ) will give users more control over optional updates. As part of the 20H1 development , starting with Windows 10 build 18980 , the Windows Update settings page includes a new “View optional updates” link that opens a new page that allows you to view and decide which optional updates to install on your device manually. Optional updates are those updates that are not essential to the operation of Windows 10 ....

Sun Valley is the codename for the development of the next major update of Windows 10 (version 21H2), expected to arrive during the second half of the calendar year with new features and visual changes. Unlike recent releases of the operating system, version 21H2 will be a significant update that will layout the groundwork to further modernize the experience visually and internally. Although Microsoft still has not shared details about its plans with Sun Valley, some of the previews available in the Dev Channel have revealed many of the changes coming with the second feature update of the year, including some tweaks for the Settings app that are currently hidden from testers....

Microsoft will now force Windows 10 22H2 on devices still on version 21H2. The upgrade is needed to keep devices supported since version 21H2 will soon reach its end of service. UPDATED 6/14/2024: Microsoft has begun the automatic rollout of Windows 10 22H2 for devices on version 21H2, as the release will reach the end of service on June 13, 2023 . Although feature updates are optional, when an older release nears the end of service, the company makes the next supported version mandatory to keep devices supported....

Microsoft will release Windows 10 22H2 in Octboer. The update won’t include new features or significant changes. It’ll only include fixes and minor improvements. Microsoft has officially announced its plans to roll out Windows 10 22H2 in October. Version 22H2 will be the twelfth feature update that Microsoft will be rolling out for devices that do not meet the hardware requirements or those who are not ready to upgrade to Windows 11....

Microsoft is now pushing Windows 10 build 17704 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring and Skip Ahead lane of the Windows Insider Program. This new preview includes a slew of improvements and a number of new features over the previous release, which users are expected to get with the Redstone 5 update later in 2018. Windows 10 build 17704 , according to the software giant brings a number of visual improvements to Microsoft Edge ....

Microsoft is pushing yet again another preview for version 1809. This time the company is making available Windows 10 build 17746 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the 29th update rolling out as part of the Redstone 5 development , and it delivers a new set of fixes to stabilize the feature update for the September or October release. Windows 10 build 17746 , according to the software giant, address issues with the Narrator, Windows Mixed Reality, and language....

Windows 10 build 21370 is now available in the Dev Channel. This update brings AAC support over Bluetooth and better UI to connect headsets and mics. Also, the flight introduces tweaks for the touch keyboard and File Explorer. Build 21370 for Windows 10 is now rolling out for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is preview number 72 that Microsoft is making available to testers, and it is a minor update with new features and improvements....

Windows 10 Creators Update is the third major feature update that Microsoft is releasing for PC, phone, Xbox, IoT, and HoloLens devices with a slew of new features, changes, and improvements. The update is available for download starting April 11, 2017. Initially, Microsoft plans to push the Creators Update to select PCs, laptops, and tablets will be getting the update first, and when the update has been proven to work as expected, the company will continue the rollout with other devices....

Microsoft is working on a new emoji panel design that combines clipboard history and adds support for GIF images. The new feature appears inside Windows 10 build 20185 , available through the Dev Channel, but it’s not enabled by default. Spotted by Deskmodder , the new emoji panel has a modern design using Fluent Design visual elements, such as blur and transparency. It now supports GIF images, and it integrates the clipboard history, which means that you can now open the emoji panel using the “Windows key + ;” or “Windows key + V” keyboard shortcuts....

Microsoft unveils a new feature for Windows 10 currently known as “Sets,” which will allow users to group apps along with websites into tabs, just like when using your web browser. For example, if you’re working on a Word documents, and you need to include content located on another file, instead of opening apps separately, you can now create a new tab, and open the file with its native app on a tab within the same window....