Windows 10 Update Kb5003690 Outs For Version 21H1 (Preview)

Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 get update KB5003690. The update is only available in the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel. It fixes blurry text with news and interests, problems with gaming, wireless, BitLocker, and more. (Update) Starting on June 21, the update is also available in the stable channel for version 2004 and higher releases. Microsoft is now testing the update KB5003690 for Windows 10 21H1 . The update is available in the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel, and it includes a bunch of non-security fixes and improvements that the company plans to roll out in the next maintenance update of the operating system....

January 23, 2026 · 6 min · 1099 words · Travis Holt

Windows 10 Version 1903 Improves Install Process To Avoid Errors

Alongside the slew of new features and incremental changes, Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019 Update , is also focusing on improving the installation experience. During a new webcast (via WindowsLastest ), the company revealed a number of changes coming to the setup experience when upgrading to the new version. In its current state, the setup experience doesn’t offer easy to understand information when a compatibility issue is detected. In the new experience, if there’s a known compatibility problem with an app or driver, Windows 10 will display a screen with friendly information and the action you need to take to successfully upgrade your device....

January 23, 2026 · 2 min · 252 words · Otis Connors

Windows 11 21H2 Reached End Of Support On October 10, 2023

Windows 11 21H2 is no longer a supported operating system starting October 10, 2023. This means that the operating system will no longer receive updates or support of any kind. If you’re still using this version, it’s recommended to upgrade to version 22H2 (or 23H2). UPDATED 10/11/2023: Windows 11 21H2 (original release) officially reached the end of support on October 10, 2023. This applies to some of the editions of the operating system, including Windows 11 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations....

January 23, 2026 · 3 min · 507 words · Mark Williams

Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, 22H2 Receive October 2024 Update

Microsoft releases the October 2024 update for all supported versions of Windows 11. This Patch Tuesday Update is available for versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2 with new features and several fixes. Microsoft is now officially rolling out the October 2024 Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 11 with the release of the update KB5044284 for version 24H2 and the update KB5044285 for versions 23H2 and 22H2. It’s worth noting that Windows 11 24H2 officially launched on October 1, 2024 , and it’s already rolling out for eligible computers as an optional install....

January 23, 2026 · 6 min · 1121 words · Glen Hildebrand

Windows 11 Build 22000.829 (Kb5015882) Releases As Preview

Windows 11 build 22000.829 rolls out as update KB5015882. The update rolls out with a new option to upgrade to a new version from OOBE. These non-security fixes and improvements will release during the next Patch Tuesday. The update was originally available in the Release Preview Channel, but it’s now also ready in the stable channel. As part of the next update for the original release of Windows 11 , Microsoft has made available the update KB5015882 as an optional install from the stable channel as part of the schedule “C” rollout (originally also available through the Release Preview Channel )....

January 23, 2026 · 4 min · 751 words · Paul Vasquez

Windows 11 Build 22621.1344 (Kb5022913) Outs As Preview On Version 22H2

Microsoft rolls out the Moment 2 update for Windows 11 (build 22621.1344). The update is available in the Stable Channel as KB5022913. The Moment 2 update brings new features like new the Taskbar optimized for touch and changes for search. It also introduces a slew of fixes that the company plans to roll out in March. This update was previously released as build 22621.1343 in the Release Preview Channel. UPDATED 2/28/2023: Microsoft begins testing the new features and improvements arriving with the March feature drop update (Moment 2) for Windows 11 22H2 ....

January 23, 2026 · 9 min · 1732 words · Yvonne Sutherland

Windows 11 Build 23555 Outs In Dev Channel

Windows 11 build 23555 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. This update fixes problems with Copilot, Windows Narrator, and Task Manager. In this release, you won’t find any more new features. Windows 11 build 23555 is now rolling out for devices in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . In this release, Microsoft is making available fixes and improvements for existing features. Build 23555 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , addresses a specific crashing issue with Copilot and some other problems with the Windows Narrator and Task Manager....

January 23, 2026 · 2 min · 385 words · Steven Arnold

Windows 11 Build 25131 Rolls Out In Dev Channel

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 build 25131 in the Dev Channel. This flight ships with various fixes and improvements only. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25131 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This release is not significant since it only includes fixes and no new features. Build 25131 for Windows 11, according to the announcement , brings several fixes to address problems with specific AMD processors....

January 23, 2026 · 3 min · 476 words · Georgina Wright

Windows 11 Build 25231 Releases In The Dev Channel

Windows 11 build 25231 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces a few improvements, fixes, and known issues. The flight also has an updated version of Phone Link with instant access to your phone’s hotspot. Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 build 25231 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program with updates to existing features, improvements, and some issues....

January 23, 2026 · 3 min · 635 words · Jonathan Carroll

Windows 11 Gets Picture Profile Editor And New Features (Preview)

Microsoft releases three preview builds, including builds 22635.3720, 26120.770, and 26231. These are minor updates, but they include changes for the Voice Access, Settings, and Share. Also, in the Canary Channel, it’s been discovered that Windows 11 may soon add a new profile picture editor. As part of the first wave of the preview builds for June 2024, Microsoft made available three releases of Windows 11 in the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels, including builds 22635....

January 23, 2026 · 4 min · 773 words · James Middendorf

Windows 11 Previews To Get More Experimental Features

Microsoft will ship more experimental features to Windows 11 testers. These features may never ship in future releases of Windows 11. Windows Insider Program getting some important changes. Microsoft plans to ship more experimental features and improvements that may never make it to a newer release of Windows 11 . As part of the changes coming to the Windows Insider Program in 2022, the company explains that the team will rely even more on the Dev Channel to “incubate new ideas, work on long-lead items, and control the states of individual features....

January 23, 2026 · 3 min · 479 words · Fred Parker

Windows 11 Shows Watermark Warning On Unsupported Hardware

Microsoft to show watermark warning on unsupported hardware. The watermark message reads “System requirements not met. Go to Settings to learn more.” It’s available starting Windows 11 build 22000.588 (KB5011563) and higher. Microsoft is now forcing a new watermark to let users know that they are using Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. Starting with the update KB5011563 and higher releases, Windows 11 will begin showing a watermark in the bottom-right corner warning users that the hardware is not supported to run the latest version of the OS....

January 23, 2026 · 1 min · 87 words · Scott Salinas

Windows 11 Upgrade Expands To More Eligible Computers

Microsoft announces Windows 11 upgrade for more compatible computers. The rollout expansion is through the Windows Update settings. The company has already crushed almost all the known issues on Windows 11. Microsoft has begun to expand the availability of Windows 11 to more compatible computers. Although the new version of Windows has been available since October 5, it was only available as a free upgrade for a limited number of devices that met the minimum system requirements ....

January 23, 2026 · 2 min · 286 words · Casey Fonte

Windows 8.1 Guide: Boot To Desktop And All The Navigation Properties

Windows 8.1 isn’t a simple update it is a “refined blend” to the desktop experience. Microsoft has not only added new improvement and changes to Windows, but also brings a few highly requested features, such as the Start button , option to boot to desktop and to disable hot-corners, and the software giant has even included an option to show the desktop wallpaper on Start. All these new options are welcome additions that will help folks to stay productive and familiar to the operating system....

January 23, 2026 · 4 min · 688 words · Casey Klein

Windows 8.1 Update: The Complete List Of Changes And New Features (Update)

This post has been updated to reflect all the changes included in Windows 8.1 Update until the day of its release on April 8th, 2014. First Windows 8.1 Update 1 was rumored to launch in March, now it seems it will arrive in April. Leaks are happening in the daily basis and it’s becoming sort of hard to keep up with everything that is going on. As such here is the complete list of changes, new features, improvements with non-touch and touchscreen devices coming in the next small-major in Windows 8....

January 23, 2026 · 8 min · 1527 words · Genevieve Racicot

Xbox 360 Free Games For May: ‘Dust: An Elysian Tail’ And ‘Saints Row: The Third’

May has arrived and so the new set of free games for Xbox 360. In May Xbox Live Gold members will get Dust: An Elysian Tail and Saints Row: The Third. About the promotion: Some time ago Microsoft started offering 2 free Xbox 360 games each month, but it was going to last only until the release of Xbox One. And because of its success, Microsoft decided to make the offer permanent, and some time in 2014 the company is also planning to offer 2 free games but for Xbox One ....

January 23, 2026 · 1 min · 121 words · Larry Araujo

Xbox One Includes Mkv Support For Video Playback With These Codecs

Along with hardcore gaming, Xbox One is a complete media center system capable of playing an array of file formats, including MKV (Matroska Media Container). The .mkv extension is a container that supports multiple video and audio codecs, such as your typical H.264 video and AAC audio. Generally speaking, a container describes the structure of the data and other information about the video and audio streams. In addition, containers can include other types of data, including subtitles, images, chapter information, menus, and more....

January 23, 2026 · 3 min · 443 words · Jeffrey Calhoun

4 Firefox Alternatives Without Ai Features For Windows 11

Firefox is adding AI features, and for users who want to avoid AI entirely on Windows 11, Waterfox, Zen, LibreWolf, and Vivaldi offer fast, private, and customizable alternatives that do not integrate AI. As Firefox prepares to integrate AI features into its browser, many users are approaching the change with caution. Anthony Enzor-DeMeo, Mozilla’s CEO, recently confirmed that AI is coming to Firefox , but emphasized that user control will remain central....

January 22, 2026 · 5 min · 874 words · Dana Gaudin

Android Apps Support On Windows 11 Arrives In The Dev Channel

Microsoft releases Windows Subsystem for Android in the Dev Channel. The platform brings Android apps support for Windows 11. The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is now available for devices running Windows 11 in the Dev Channel for the Windows Insider Program. Initially, the support for Android apps was supposed to ship with the original release of Windows 11, but the platform wasn’t ready. Shortly after the launch, Microsoft began making available the first preview of WSA, bringing Android app support to Windows 11, but only for those devices enrolled in the Beta Channel....

January 22, 2026 · 1 min · 118 words · Kevin Tompkins

Aspiration Premium Theme For Windows 10 (Download)

Your goals and dreams can take you far in life and give you a direction to achieve your heart’s desire and hopefully you’ll be an example for others. For the people on these wonderful images their aspirations were high and they all got to the finish line no matter their circumstances. The photographs inspire and encourage to never give up, are full of positivity, and also have beautiful views to invite you to get out there....

January 22, 2026 · 1 min · 154 words · Shirley Maldonado