Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 17639 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring using the Skip Ahead option. This new release is a minor update part of the Redstone 5 development , and it brings a number of new features and improvements. Windows 10 build 17639 , according to the company, introduces a bunch of improvements for Sets and Settings app changes. Alongside the improvements, build 17639 ships with several fixes and known issues that you can check at the Windows blog ....

Microsoft is now releasing Windows 10 build 19025 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 42 rolling out as part of the 20H1 development with minor improvements. Windows 10 build 19025, according to the software giant, ships with improvements for the Windows Search experience, including a new algorithm that detects high disk usage and activity to minimize the usage of system resources while indexing....

Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 19592 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 12 available for testers, and it’s a small update a brings new improvements and changes, which are expected to arrive in future releases . Windows 10 build 19592 , according to the company, brings back the new tablet experience for convertible devices, which allows users entering tablet posture to stay in the familiar desktop experience without interruption....

It’s been a busy week for Insiders as Microsoft released Windows 10 build 10565 in three different ways. It first rolled out the new build through the Fast ring of updates , then the ISO files were made available so users can try the new activation process , and then the company recently released the pre-release version of the operating system to the Slow ring . Now, the company is pushing a new update described as KB3103470, which is an another update for the Windows 10 Insider Preview, and it appears not to be a cumulative update....

PC gaming might just get a boost on performance with the Windows 10 Creators Update . Microsoft has already detailed a number of gaming features coming in the next version of Windows 10 for PCs , but a recent leaked version of the operating system shows even more improvements arriving in 2017. The Verge reports that Twitter user @h0x0d has been digging around and found a new “gamemode.dll” file in the latest leaked version of the operating system....

Outside of its regular schedule, Microsoft has recently released update KB4039396 for PCs that are still running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update . This new updates addresses two specific issues, and it doesn’t deliver new features or any significant improvement. KB4039396 bumps the version number to build 14393.1670, and according to Microsoft fixes two issues with Windows Update, including a problem with Update History no listing previously installed updates, and an issue with Windows Update that could cause high processor, memory, and network usage....

Ahead of the April 2019 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4490481 for devices running Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update, to address a slew of issues. KB4490481 bumps the version number to build 17763.404, and it fixes problem with audio devices, apps, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, time zone, graphics, USB cameras, authentication, memory leak, data decryption, and a lot more. Windows 10 update KB4490481 for version 1809 Microsoft has announced KB4490481 in the Windows support site , and it’s referred as “April 2, 2019—KB4490481 (OS Build 17763....

As part of the April 2019 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft is rolling out update KB4493509 for Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update , to fix a number of issues. KB4493509 bumps the version number to build 17763.437, and according to the company addresses security vulnerabilities and apps problems. In addition, the company is also releasing quality updates for previous version of Windows 10, including version 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and the original release....

Outside of its regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Microsoft made available update KB4512941 for devices running Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019 Update , on August 30, to address a number of issues. Update KB4512941 for Windows 10 version 1903 Microsoft has announced KB4512941 in the Windows support site , and it’s referred as “August 30, 2019—KB4512941 (OS Build 18362.329)” If you’re already running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update on your device, this update will address these problems:...

Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4566782 for devices running Windows 10 version 2004 to address a couple of problems. KB4566782 bumps the version number to build 19041.450, and according to the company, fixes sign in problem with Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and patches security vulnerabilities for various components. In addition, the company is also pushing updates for older versions of Windows 10 , including for version 1909, 1903, 1809, 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and original version....

Windows 10 receives update KB5007253 for versions 21H2, 21H1, 20H2, and 2004. The update is available as an optional update with non-security fixes, including a fix for “.msi” problem. The update KB5007253 was previously available through the Windows Insider Program. As part of the “C” release schedule, Microsoft is releasing the update KB5007253 for Windows 10 21H2 , 21H1, 20H2, and version 2004. The newest patch is available as a preview and optional install through Windows Update with many non-security fixes and improvements....

Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update, is arriving soon, and in this hands-on video review , you’ll learn about all the new features and improvements shipping with this release. Codenamed 20H1, this is the ninth major release of Windows 10 that Microsoft is rolling out for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it’s an incremental update that delivers a new set of visual enhancements as well as several new small features....

In Windows 8, Microsoft introduced a new set of standardized trackpad and touchscreen gestures for laptops. Now the software maker is improving its previous work to bring more multi-finger gestures on Windows 10 to access some of the new features, including Cortana, Task View (virtual desktops), notification center, and more. As for trackpad gestures, Windows 10 includes the ability to tap three fingers to open Cortana or tap four fingers to activate the new Action Center (notification center)....

On Windows 10, the Settings app features a number of sections, including System , which is the place you can use to customize many system-level options, such as display, notifications, apps, and power. When you open the Settings app (Windows key + I) , the first thing you’ll notice is that settings are grouped into different categories, including Devices, Network & Internet, Personalization, Accounts, Time & language, Ease of Access, Privacy, Update & security, and System is the first one on the list....

Windows 11 22H2 receives its first Patch Tuesday update KB5018427. Windows 11 21H2 gets another update (KB5018418) with fixes and changes. These updates are available for download now through the Windows Update settings. As part of the Patch Tuesday rollout for October 2022, Microsoft is now making available the update KB5018427 for Windows 11 22H2 and the update KB5018418 for version 21H2 with various fixes and improvements. KB5018427 represents the first update for Windows 11 22H2, and according to the company , it bumps the version number to build 22621....

UPDATED 2/11/2025: Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 26100.3194 (KB5051987) for version 24H2 and Windows 11 build 22631.4890 (KB5051989) for versions 23H2 (and 22621.4890 for version 22H2) in the Stable Channel. These builds include visual changes and several fixes for existing features, which the company is pushing as part of the Patch Tuesday update for February 2025. According to the company’s official notes (Microsoft notes from the Release Preview Channel ), Windows 11 build 22631....

Windows 11 build 22000.1641 rolls out as the preview update KB5022905. The update introduces automated learning for facial recognition. This non-security also includes fixes and improvements that will release during the next Patch Tuesday. The update was previously released as build 22000.1639 in the Release Preview Channel. UPDATED 2/22/2023: On Windows 11 , Microsoft is making available the update KB5022905 in the stable channel for the original version (21H2). This is a non-security update part of the next cumulative update rollout, and it only includes bug fixes, improvements, and new features....

Microsoft is rolling out the update KB5026372 for Windows 11 (build 22621.1702). The update brings a new option to download non-security updates automatically. In addition, the update pushes new security fixes and enhancements. Windows 11 21H2 also receives the update KB5026368 (build 22000.1936). Windows 11 build 22621.1702 (KB5026372) is now rolling out in the stable channel for devices running version 22H2 . This security update brings new enhancements for existing features, fixes, and several improvements....

Windows 11 22H2 receives build 22621.586 and 22622.586 (KB5016701). The updates are available in the Beta Channel. This rollout doesn’t bring new features, only fixes and improvements. As part of the Windows 11 2022 Update , Microsoft is announcing two new previews in the Beta Channel, including Windows 11 build 22622.586 (KB5016701) with new features enabled by default and build 22621.586 (KB5016701) with features turned off by default. Build 22622....

Windows 11 23H2 receives build 22635.2552 (KB5031448) in the Beta Channel. The update rolls out the “System Components” settings page and improves Dynamic Lighting. It also delivers a slew of fixes, including some memory leaks. Windows 11 build 22635.2552 (KB5031448) is now available in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program with a slew of fixes and minor improvements for version 23H2 . According to the Microsoft announcement on the Windows Blog , the update KB5031448 continues the rollout of the “System Components” settings page and adds new customization options for Dynamic Lighting that manufacturers can customize in the operating system image for new devices....