Windows 11 build 22635.5097 is now rolling out in the Beta Channel as the update KB5053648 for version 23H2. This is a minor update that only includes a small set of fixes and improvements for File Explorer, Taskbar, Lock screen, and Sandbox . According to the official changes , the Windows 11 update KB5053648 releases a new version of File Explorer that reflects the text scaling settings in different warning and error message dialogs when changing the “Text size” using the Accessibility options from the Settings app....

Windows 11 build 28020.1495 (KB5074176) rolls out in the Canary Channel. This update only includes fixes and under-the-hood improvements. In addition, this release doesn’t introduce any new features. Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 28020.1546 (KB5074176) to the Canary Channel, delivering another incremental update focused on under-the-hood improvements rather than visible feature changes. According to the official changelog , “Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (28020.1495)” includes a small set of general improvements and fixes designed to improve the overall experience for Insiders running Canary builds....

An almost finished Windows 8.1 version just leaked on the web and it shows several changes and improvements that are not included in the current Preview. This is Windows 8.1 build 9471, a test version of the operating system meant for PC makers, and includes an updated Help + Tips, Mail, People and Calendar apps, new “animated” wallpapers for the Start screen, and a few other changes around usability. Help + Tips is a new app (or section) in Windows 8....

You don’t need to take a closer look at these beauties since the collection is dedicated to bring out their unique details effortlessly to make your desktop backgrounds more attractive. Here you have 20 images to download and enjoy for free. These wallpapers of flowers full of the brightest colors, have been picked out for their delicate and fresh appearance. Fine close-ups make this theme one you really don’t want to miss to give a totally new and very appealing look when you first turn on your computer every day....

On Windows 10, the Microsoft Defender Antivirus now categorizes “CCleaner” as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). Owned by Avast, CCleaner is a well-known application designed to help users to free up space by removing temporary files and optimize the operating system with tools to clean certain Registry entries and remove applications. When the antivirus flags an app as unwanted, it does not mean that it’s a malware, but it’s detected as a piece of software that can negatively affect the user experience, as such to safeguard user productivity and ensure a positive experience the security solution flags the app unwanted....

The rumors were true, a new version of Microsoft Edge using the Chromium rendering engine is in the works, and it’ll be available for Windows 10 as well as for Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and macOS. In a new article at the official Windows Blog , Microsoft has confirmed that’s abandoning its EdgeHTML web rendering engine in favor of Chromium, which is the same engine that powers Google Chrome. According to the company, the move aims to “create better web compatibility […] and less fragmentation of the web for all web developers....

There is nothing more inspiring and romantic than the moon. The night sky becomes a canvas for such an incredible art when the moon is shining. This theme brings the silvery beauty to your desktop computer backgrounds with extraordinary close ups and dream like landscapes. These 16 very impressive images free to download for Windows are the new option for this week’s wallpapers that show different phases of the Earth Satellite in a very attractive way....

Microsoft’s next OneDrive experience features Copilot integration, a new Photos Agent, unified photo features on Windows 11, and hero links. Microsoft is set to release a new OneDrive app for Windows 11. The company is announcing the app shortly after a leaked version showed up for download from the company’s servers. The new app introduces a more modern experience and AI features, including a new Photos Agent that acts as a personal assistant for your photo collection....

The island country in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka, shines through the lens of Suranga Weeratunga. The talented photographer shares with all of us the beauty of a place that has a rich history and culture. This free theme for Windows 10 offers 20 images of incredible waterfalls, paradisiac beaches, wildlife, and even a tea plantation and the island’s unique skyline. This collection of images are free to set as wallpapers only on Windows 10 devices....

Windows 7 is the best looking version so far. One of the best things is the option that we have to personalize the look & feel, which gives us the ability to create our own custom themes, i.e. a combination of image background, windows color, sound scheme and screen saver. They are easy to create and share. In the new personalization section you have a variety of options like a S lide Show, so we are not limited to one image background anymore; Window Color , from where we can choose any color we want to decorate every window; new Sounds , these are great, although any sound would be better than the old default one; and Screen Saver , which most of us don’t use it anymore, we just set the monitor to turn off to a specific time to save energy....

One way to see interesting cities is by downloading these stunning wallpapers free for Windows. On this collection you can appreciate a collection of 9 images of cityscapes with all their splendor. The beautiful lights, the modern, and in some cases almost futuristic, architecture; incredible bridges and tall buildings captured by cameras of talented photographers. These will make your desktop backgrounds a lot more interesting this week. Among the big cities you’ll see Shanghai, Sidney Harbor, Dubai, and more to enjoy....

Surface Book devices are getting a refresh, and they’re expected to be available starting November 16. In this hardware refresh, Surface Book 2 comes in two sizes, including a 13.5-inch and 15-inch model, and Microsoft is targeting them as direct competitors to the Apple MacBook Pro line claiming that the new laptops have better performance. While it might be true because the Surface Book 2 uses Intel’s latest eighth-generation processor, one aspect they both are pretty similar to is the high price....

The new Surface Pro (2017) tablet is here with updated specs, but it’s not called the “Surface Pro 5”. Instead, Microsoft is dropping the numbering scheme from the name, and it’s just calling the Surface Pro 4 successor “Surface Pro.” What’s new on the Surface Pro? Although at first glance, the device looks identically to its predecessor, Microsoft says that there more than 800 new custom parts. These new parts introduce a lot of refinements that makes the Surface Pro lighter (1....

This is one impressive collection for those who appreciate nature and a good hike. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long and it was perfectly photographed to bring its beauty into your work space. Water is life, and this theme also has a wonderful shot of a fall of the Colorado River, also magnificent sunsets over the glorious red rocks elevations, and a stunning rainbow. All these images are free to download for Windows 10 as your new wallpapers for this week....

You can now refresh your desktop with the Whales and Dolphins theme for Windows 10. This collection includes 14 high-resolution (4K) wallpapers showcasing dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. 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. You can find more great themes in the Themes and Wallpapers for Windows 10 section....

As we get closer to the Anniversary Update of Windows 10 , we continue to see new test previews rolling to Insiders. This time, Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 build 14376 to the Fast ring of updates for PC and Mobile. According to the company, even though this preview is only four versions greater than the last release , build 14376 ships with nearly 1,800 fixes. In addition, and perhaps the most noticeable change with this build is the removal of the “Messaging everywhere”, feature that let you send and receive text messages from your phone to and from your Windows 10 PC....

We were waiting a new preview build of Windows 10 in February, but it didn’t happen, now we’re in March and every time we click the update button nothing happens. However, this isn’t stopping us from getting a glimpse of what is to come in Windows 10. Recently, we’ve seen screenshots of build 10031 with a few new improvements, such as transparency in the Start menu and a few tweaks. Today, a Russian website published several new screenshots from the same build number of Windows 10 that show a new login screen implementation that doesn’t require to modify the registry....

Another week and another Windows 10 build, and this is not a leak. Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 build 10166 to the Fast ring of updates, and Insiders should be able to download the new preview immediately. Microsoft recently released three builds of its operating system (10158, 10159, and 10162) , and while today Insiders getting a new preview, Windows 10 build 10166 is only a minor update since the last release....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 14955 for PC and Mobile devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Insider program. The new test version of the operating system and part of the Creators Updates is a minor release without new features, but it brings a slew of improvements, and the Mail app gets updated with a new feature. Windows 10 build 14955, according to Microsoft, brings an updated version of Mail & Calendar with new features to let users open emails in a new window....

Another Creators Update preview releases to the Fast ring. This time around, Microsoft is pushing out Windows 10 build 15046 for PC, and while it’s a minor update, this release packs a few new features and improvements over the previous build. Windows 10 build 15046, according to Microsoft, includes the final Cortana home design, and the company is also testing pick up where you left off in Cortana. Windows Defender Security Center gets updates, you can block users from installing desktop apps on Windows 10 , and a slew of other fixes and improvements....