Microsoft is now rolling out windows 10 build 16232.1004 for testers with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring. The new release is just a minor cumulative update that doesn’t include any new features or improvements. According to Microsoft build 16232.1004 is simply an update to test the “servicing pipeline,” and after the installation you’re not required to restart your computer. However, you’ll need to restart if the Notepad is open, as the new update includes “updated binary version of Notepad....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 16278 for Insiders with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring. The new release is a minor update that doesn’t contain any new features or big improvements, only new fixes to help to stabilize the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update for the official release in the coming weeks. Windows 10 build 16278, according to Microsoft, fixes a number of issues with the upgrade process, Microsoft Edge, and emoji panel....

Windows 10 build 17120 is now rolling out to testers with devices enrolled in the Fast ring. This new release, part of the Redstone 4 development , is yet another minor update introducing a few new improvements and several bug fixes. The Insider Preview build 17120 for Windows 10 , according to Microsoft delivers improvements for Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG), Task Manager, and Bluetooth. The company is also pointing out that this flight includes a number of issues with the Windows Mixed Reality features....

Microsoft releases update KB5019959 for Windows 10, 22H2, 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19045.2251. The update KB5019959 introduces a slew of fixes and improvements. As part of the Patch Tuesday update rollout for November, Microsoft is now making available the update KB5019959 for Windows 10 versions 22H2, 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 with several fixes and improvements. The update KB5019959 bumps the version number to build 19042....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19628 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 20 releasing to testers, and it’s a small update that introduces some new improvements. Windows 10 build 19628 , according to the software giant, brings support for DNS over HTTPS to encrypt the DNS queries made by the system, but it’s disabled by default and you need to enable it manually to opt in....

Soon after rolling out build 20277 alongside build 21277 , Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20279 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 52 available to testers, and it is a small update without new features or fixes. Windows 10 build 20279 includes the same changes as build 20277 in the FE_RELEASE branch, but the company said that it wanted to test the ability to quickly deploying another release for compatible devices....

Alongside all the new features and improvements, in the Windows 10 Creators Update , Microsoft is also introducing a much more simplified out-of-box experience (OOBE). The out-of-box experience on Windows 10 is the experience users have to go through to configure their devices for the first time. In this new update, the OOBE has been overhauled to make it super easy for anyone to independently complete the Windows 10 setup....

The February 2024 Patch Tuesday Update (KB5034763) was released for Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2 as build 19045.4046 and 19044.4046. The update rolls out compliance changes for the Digital Markets Act (DMA), security fixes, and a new Weather widget in the Lock Screen. Windows 10 versions 1809, 1607, and 1507 also receive updates as part of the February release. Microsoft begins the rollout of the update KB5034763 for Windows 10 22H2 and version 21H2 on February 13, 2024....

Windows Insider Program members are now getting Windows 10 build 16251 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring from the rs_release branch. This is another release part of the Fall Creators update , and even though Microsoft is in the last mile finalizing the next version, this rollout includes a number of interesting new features and improvements. Windows 10 Insider build 16251 , according to the software maker, includes a new feature to let you link your phone to your PC allowing cross-devices experiences....

Outside of its regular Patch Tuesday schedule, Windows 10 is getting update KB4489894 for version 1803 (April 2018 Update). KB4489894 bumps the version number to build 17134.677, and it addresses a slew of problems with Microsoft Office, time zone for various countries, Lock screen, authentication, and much more. In addition, the software giant is also releasing update for Windows 10 version 1709, version 1703, and version 1607 with a bunch of fixes....

Microsoft could make its biggest AI Explorer feature in 2024 exclusive to ARM-based devices. The feature could also require a minimum of 16GB of RAM and 225GB of storage. These requirements are in addition to the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips with NPU. This is according to new hardware requirements found in the latest preview of Windows 11 24H2. If you were waiting to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 to access the new “AI Explorer” feature, you would be disappointed that Microsoft plans to make it an exclusive feature for “AI PCs” with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X Elite processor....

Microsoft is expected to bring AI features to Windows 11 applications. Some of the apps getting updated include Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool. It’s unclear when these features will be available. Microsoft is reportedly working to add AI capabilities to many of the Windows 11 apps. According to a new report from Windows Central , sources familiar with the plan say the company is expected to build AI features into some of its apps, including Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool....

Windows 11 gets build 22000.65 (KB5004745). The flight introduces changes to the Start menu, context menus, and Settings app. Build 22000.65 also brings a bunch of fixes. Build 22000.65, according to the company changes , integrates the search box into the Start menu to make it easier to find apps and files. The Desktop context menu has been updated to include an option to “Refresh” without the need to access the classic menu....

Microsoft releases the “moment 2” update for Windows 11 (build 22621.1413). The update is available for everyone as update KB5023706. The Moment 2 update brings new features like the new Taskbar optimized for touch and changes for search. It also introduces a slew of fixes and improvements. Microsoft rolls out new features and improvements as part of the March 2023 feature drop update (moment 2) for Windows 11 22H2 ....

Windows 11 build 23526 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update rolls out with changes for the Start menu, Cast, and Windows Narrator. This release also fixes a slew of problems and rolls out various improvements. Microsoft is making available Windows 11 build 23526 for devices in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . In this release, the company is rolling out a slew of fixes and improvements for existing features....

Windows 11 includes a new option to change the default browser quickly. The “Set default” button is available starting with build 22509 in the Dev Channel. The option will make it easier for users to make Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers their system default. It’s unclear when the option will be available to everyone. Microsoft is testing a new option on Windows 11 to make Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, Opera, and other browsers the default browsing experience much more straightforward....

Microsoft makes available the first preview of Windows 11 for devices enrolled in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program. The preview is the same build 22000.100 that the company recently made available in the Dev Channel. The difference is that the release is more stable, it does not include the Teams integration, and only computers with compatible hardware can install this preview of Windows 11. Although this flight does not introduce new features or changes, it’s a welcome release for those who would like to test the upcoming version of the OS without many of the bugs or problems usually available with builds in the Dev Channel....

Windows 11 will include support to run Android apps. Microsoft is partnering with Amazon and Intel to the Amazon Appstore and Intel Bridge technology to bring the apps. A Windows Subsystem for Android will be available to run the apps. Android apps will work on computers using Intel, AMD, and ARM CPUs. Windows 11 will include the ability to sideload Android apps. Alongside the massive UI design overhaul and many new features , perhaps the biggest surprise coming to Windows 11 is support for Android apps....

Fulfilling the promise to a big crowd, the ability to boot to desktop is already part of Windows 8.1. The option was spotted in a new screenshot that was originally posted in Win8Beta website, along with other options that I’m listing below. This tiny change is significant and it will sure please many users. Microsoft has already unveiled many new features coming to Windows 8.1 this week, even the Start button popped up in the demo the company was showing off....

Android apps will improve on Windows 11 with the April update. The update enables the picture-in-picture (PIP) feature. It also brings stability improvements, fixes, and security patches. Microsoft releases a new update (version 2303.40000.3.0) for its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 . The update is available through the Windows Insider Program (Dev and Beta Channels) and includes several fixes and changes to help improve Android apps and enables new features on Windows 11....