Surface Studio 2+ list of technical specifications. The all-in-one comes only with Intel 11th Gen Core i7. The new Surface Studio 2+ will be available on October 25, starting at $4500. Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Studio 2+, an update to its desktop computer. As the name implies, it’s not a new device. Instead, it’s the same Studio 2 launched in 2017 , but with new(er) internals. The new version of the all-in-one desktop now comes with an Intel 11th Gen Core i7 series H processor, which is not a significant upgrade since Intel is already in the 13th generation....

The Surfboards theme for Windows 10 is now available for download. The theme includes a collection of 16 high-resolution (4K) wallpapers of colorful short and longboards as well as beautiful views of beaches, sunsets, and waves to give your desktop a new look. 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....

Although if you want to upgrade to Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update), it’s recommended to use Windows Update. Microsoft supports several other methods to upgrade using the Media Creation Tool. The Media Creation Tool is a free utility designed to download the latest files of the operating system to create an installation media (such as USB flash drive or ISO file), which you can then use to perform a clean install....

Microsoft is making available Windows 10 build 17677 for testers with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring and Skip Ahead lane of the Windows Insider Program. The new rollout is part of the Redstone 5 (RS5) development arriving later this year, and it’s a relatively small update that includes a number of small features and improvements. Windows 10 build 17677 , according to the software giant, introduces a bunch of visual tweaks for Microsoft Edge....

As part of the 20H1 development coming in 2020, Windows 10 build 18845 is now rolling out for devices enrolled in the Fast ring with the Skip Ahead option. This is the third preview releasing in the development branch, and it’s a minor update that includes emoji version 12.0, fixes several problems, and it doesn’t introduce new features. While we’re still a year away from the release of the 20H1 update, the company is skipping previews for the 19H2 development coming in the Fall of 2019, as a result of recent reorganization within the company that needs to align its schedule between the Azure and Windows 10 teams ....

As part of the 20H1 update, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4540409 for devices running Windows 10 version 2004 in the Slow ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is a small update that bumps the version number to build 19041.113, and according to the company is a cumulative update that addresses several problems, including issue that might block digital rights management (DRM) video playback in apps. Microsoft is also addressing a problem that might cause some systems to stop responding at sign in because several background services are being hosted in the same service host process....

Windows 10 21H2 (build 19044.1200) releases to testers in the Release Preview Channel. The update includes three new features for security and WSL. Build 19044.1200 is also available for PCs incompatible with Windows 11. As part of the Windows 10 21H2 development, Microsoft is now rolling out build 19044.1200 (KB5005101) for devices enrolled in the Release Preview Channel and those computers that are not compatible with Windows 11 and were moved from the Beta to Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20251 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 46, and the second in the fe_release branch available for testers, and it’s a minor update that only introduces several fixes. Build 20251 , according to the official changelog, addresses a problem that causes the Search Indexer not being able to index metadata information for WebP and HEIF files....

Microsoft rolls out three new updates for Windows 10 , one of them is a cumulative and two non-cumulative updates. The three new updates are defined as KB3081448 , KB3081449 , and KB3081452 . According to the Microsoft support website KB3081448 is a cumulative update that contains improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10. In addition, because it’s a cumulative update, KB3081448 contains all the previous released changes. If you have installed all previous updates, only the new fixes will download and install in your system....

Microsoft is now rolling out out-of-band update KB4093117 for Windows 10 version 1703 (Creators Update) only days after releasing the April 2018 Patch Tuesday update . In addition, the software giant is also making available update KB4093120 for devices running version 1607 (Anniversary Update). KB4093117 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 15063.1058, and KB4093120 brings the Anniversary Update to build 14393.2214. Although these cumulative updates aren’t for the most recent version, and neither update delivers new features, both patches address a slew of issues with their corresponding version....

Microsoft is now testing a new update for Windows 10 21H1 in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program. The update is described as KB5005611 , and it includes a slew of non-security fixes expected to roll out with the next official cumulative update. The update KB5005611 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 19043.1263, and it addresses language problems with the out-of-box experience (OOBE), system time showing incorrect information, and high processor usage with the DnsCache service....

Starting February 3, 2021, Windows 10 version 2004 (May 2020 Update) is fully available for anyone through Windows Update. Although the May 2020 Update was officially launched on May 27, 2020, it was not compatible with most configurations. However, now it is officially available for “broad deployment,” according to the Windows 10 health dashboard website . In other words, Microsoft labeling “Windows 10, version 2004 is designated for broad deployment” means that the operating system does not have significant issues, and it is now fully compatible with most hardware configurations....

Bing AI chatbot comes to the Windows 11 desktop. The feature is available through the search box in the Taskbar. However, it’s only a shortcut to access the Bing chatbot on the web. You will still need the sign-up to access the feature. Microsoft is gradually rolling out the second feature drop update for Windows 11 22H2, and among the new features, the company is bringing the new Bing AI chatbot to the Taskbar....

Microsoft releases out-of-band update KB5016138 for Windows 11. Also, Windows 10 is getting the KB5016139 update. These two updates fix the same problem for ARM-based devices. Computers that aren’t affected won’t receive the update. Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5016138 as an out-of-band update for Windows 11 to address a critical vulnerability issue. At the same time, the company is also releasing the same patch as update KB5016139 for Windows 10 21H2 , 21H1, and 20H2....

Windows 11 22H2 update KB5022360 (build 22621.1194) rolls out in the Release Preview Channel. This release makes .NET Framework updates optional. Also, the update KB5022360 rolls out a bunch of fixes and improvements. This update was previously released as build 22621.1194 in the Release Preview Channel. UPDATED: 1/26/2023: As part of version 22H2 development, Windows 11 build 22621.1194 (KB5022360) is now available in the stable channel as an optional install....

Windows 11 22H2 receives builds 22621.1835 and 22631.1835 (KB5027305) in the Beta Channel. This update introduces new natural voices in Chinese and Spanish. The update doesn’t include any additional changes for build 22621.1835. Windows 11 build 22631.1835 (KB5027305) is now rolling out with new features enabled by default, and the preview build 22621.1835 (KB5027305) with features turned off by default for computers enrolled in the Beta Channel . Build 22631....

Microsoft acknowledges a Windows 11 encryption bug that causes data loss. The bug affects devices with Vector Advanced Encryption Standard (VAES) support. The problem is already fixed on the June 2022 update and higher releases. If you have an outdated system, install the latest updates of Windows 11. If you have a device with fairly new hardware, you better install the latest update of Windows 11 to prevent data loss and performance issues....

Microsoft may soon introduce major interface changes for File Explorer. Reports suggest that the file manager will include a new Home page and folder interface. The app will also include new item recommendations and various other features. The Windows 11 team plans to deliver more visual updates for File Explorer , including a redesigned folder interface and Home page. Although the company introduced a new version of the default file manager for Windows 11, the application still includes parts from the legacy version....

The February 2024 Patch Tuesday rolls out as build 22631.3155 and 22621.3155 (KB5034765) on versions 23H2 and 22H2. The update rolls out support for digital inking in some boxes in various languages and locales, the option to back up the Eye Control settings, and various security fixes. On February 13, Microsoft made available the update KB5034765 for Windows 11 23H2 and version 22H2 as the second Patch Tuesday update of 2024, with changes and several fixes and improvements....

Windows 11 is set to receive major gaming performance improvements in 2026. The wave of updates targets scheduling, background tasks, graphics, and drivers. Auto SR will expand to handhelds starting with Xbox Ally X, and Advanced Shader Delivery will cut stutter and load times. Also, the Xbox Full Screen Experience is coming to more Windows 11 devices. Microsoft has confirmed it is preparing a wave of performance-focused enhancements for Windows 11, specifically for gamers....