Samsung computers include a file called “Disable_Windowsupdate.exe” and it’s not a virus or malware, but it’s a nightmare for Windows. It has been reported by a researcher and Microsoft MVP that Windows PCs built by Samsung come loaded with a file that disables Windows update, and according to the company is designed to “help your Windows configuration settings”. The bloatware was uncovered by Patrick while investigating why the Microsoft’s Windows Update was randomly being disabled....

On Windows 10, Sticky Notes is an app, which as the name implies, allows you create notes on your computer instead of having stick pieces of papers around your monitor or under the keyboard. Sticky Notes has been around for years, but starting with version 3.0 , the app introduces a new design with a Sticky Notes tray to quickly find and organize your notes, and more importantly, the app now syncs your notes across devices using your Microsoft account....

Windows 8 reimagined backfires Microsoft, take it with a grain of salt, but new information coming from Mary Jo Foley , a very reliable Microsoft watcher from ZDNet, is reporting that the software giant isn’t just bringing boot-to-desktop option , but it could also be considering bringing back the Start button in Windows 8.1 (Blue). Mary also emphasizes that the Start button still a rumor and “until it ships, anything can change” one of her anonymous sources said....

To install gsudo on Windows 11 or 10, open Command Prompt (admin) and run the winget install –id gerardog.gsudo command. You can now run elevated commands using the gsudo YOUR-COMMAND , or you can use the sudo alias, for instance, sudo YOUR-COMMAND . Gsudo is a better alternative that brings the Linux sudo command experience to Windows 11 , 10, and older versions, and in this guide, I will show you how to get started....

After only three months of the official launch, on November 12th, Microsoft released its first major update for Windows 10 . The November update adds a new handful of features and changes that should make the operating system more reliable and faster to accomplish daily tasks. New features in the 1511 version of Windows 10 focus on everyday users as well as business users, as the company has noted that the operating system has “reached the point in the platform’s maturity” and now Redmond is confident to “recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organizations....

Redstone is the codename for the next major update of Windows 10 . Microsoft has been developing the update for several months and we know that it’ll be an update that will bring significant changes, including new features, improvements, and a vast number of fixes. It’s also already known that Redstone will ship in two waves, but up until now every piece of information indicated that both updates would roll out to the public in 2016....

Microsoft is planning to expand the automatic availability of Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) on devices nearing the end of service. According to an update on the Windows release health information page , the company will use its machine learning data from the current rollout to increase the number of devices nearing the end of service to update automatically to Windows 10 20H2. It all means that in the coming weeks, devices running versions 1903 and 1909 will receive the most recent feature update (October 2020 Update) automatically through Windows Update to ensure continuity of support....

Windows 10 21H2 is the next major refresh of the operating system codenamed Sun Valley that Microsoft plans to release during the second half of the year, with many new features and enhancements, including a new way to customize the experience based on how you plan to use your computer. The feature is available through the new “Device usage” page in the Personalization section of the Settings app. On the page, you can enable the feature to let Windows 10 customize the experience based on the use cases you select, including gaming, family, creativity, schoolwork, entertainment, and business....

The Anniversary Update for Windows 10 is scheduled to launch later this summer, and with only a few weeks left, Microsoft is now focus on finalizing the development of the operating system. While the company officially hasn’t comment on the specific release date for the Anniversary Update, we known for some time that it’s likely to happen in July 29, 2016. However, now a new report from WinBeta confirms that Microsoft is locking “version 1607” as the version number for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update ....

Microsoft is yet again rolling out another Windows 10 Insider Preview build in the Fast ring for PCs. This time the company has released Windows 10 build 16296, but it’s just a small update that doesn’t include new features or big changes. Windows 10 build 16296, according to the company, fixes a problem with Hyper-V creating a virtual machine on a third-party network storage. Addresses a problem with non-English versions of Windows 10 where default apps may show up with English names....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18346 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the 25th preview releasing out to testers as part of the 19H1 development , and it delivers several improvements. Windows 10 build 18346 , according to the company, is a minor update that doesn’t include new features, but it brings fixes for Bluetooth, Settings, PowerShell, input, search interface, and Narrator....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18894 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the eleventh preview releasing as part of the 20H1 development , and it delivers some new improvements and features. Windows 10 build 18894 , according to the company, introduces an updated version of File Explorer with several new features. In addition, this flight also addresses problems scrolling with the mouse wheel and touchpad, issues Windows Update, Start menu, and Narrator....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19030 for devices in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 45 releasing as part of the 20H1 (Vibranium) development , and it’s a small update with several fixes. Windows 10 build 19030 , according to the company, removes the watermark from the lower-right corner signaling that the new version is almost complete, and all the features planned for this release are already integrated....

Microsoft is now releasing Windows 10 build 20190 for PCs enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the update number 32 available for testers, and it bundles some new features and improvements. Windows 10 build 20190 , according to the company, introduces a new first run experience with the Tips app to highlight the most significant changes after a major feature update installs on your device....

Microsoft has just made available update KB4078130 for Windows 10 to disable the microcode update from Intel that was meant to fix the Spectre (variant 2) processor vulnerability. Recently Intel started rolling out a microcode update to address the Spectre vulnerability, but as it turns out the update had its own problems that can result in sudden reboots and number of unpredictable behaviors, including data loss or corruption. On January 22, Intel began recommending customers to stop installing the update on impacted processors until the update is fix....

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has officially been released, and it’s now available for download everywhere. This is the fourth major update the OS is getting, it’s referred as version 1709 (identifying the year and month completion), and it’s rolling out as a free update for all PCs already running Windows 10. Windows 10 version 1709 is a big update that delivers a new set of features and enhancements that makes the OS more secure and more productive....

Windows 10 reaches the end of support on October 14, 2025, after which Microsoft will stop issuing security and quality updates for consumer Windows 10 builds. If you can’t upgrade to Windows 11, Microsoft’s consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program offers a one-year security extension. Alternatively, you can switch to an alternative operating system, such as Linux Mint or ChromeOS Flex. October 14, 2025, is the day when Windows 10 support will finally end after a long decade, but what does this mean for you, your device, and your data?...

Windows 10 is getting cumulative update KB4020102 outside of its regular Patch Tuesday schedule. This is the second update Microsoft is rolling out for the Creators Update during the month of May, and while it doesn’t include new features, it addresses various issues with version 1703. KB4020102 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 15063.332, and fixes issues, such as Split View with some app, unnecessary scrollbar in the sign in screen, and printers failing to install....

Microsoft has now releasing Windows 10 update KB4497093 for devices in the Release Preview ring already running version 1903, May 2019 Update, to address several issues. KB4497093 bumps the version number to build 18362.86, and according to the company fixes the issue preventing testers on build 18362.53 to install the latest 20H1 update preview. The quality update also brings improvements for users in Japan or use the OS in Japanese including fixes for the Japanese IME and fixes for date and time issues....

Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4501835 for devices running Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update , to address a number of issues with latest version of the operating system. KB4501835 update bumps the version number to build 17763.439, and according to the software giant, fixes several languages, date and time, and UEFI problems. Windows 10 update KB4501835 for version 1809 Microsoft has announced KB4501835 in the Windows support site , and it’s referred as “May 1, 2019—KB4501835 (OS Build 17763....