Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 receive the update KB5004296 as a preview. The update includes fixes for gaming, IME, VPN, and printing. Microsoft is also releasing the non-security update KB5004293 for version 1909. Microsoft is making available the update KB5004296 for Windows 10 21H1 , 20H2, and 2004 as part of the C release schedule as an optional install. This is a non-security update preview that ships with many fixes expected to roll out to everyone during the next Patch Tuesday, and it bumps the version number to build 19041....

Windows 10 gets update KB5011487 for versions 21H2, 21H1, 20H2. Update KB5011493 fixes the file deletion problem using the recovery tools. It also ships with all the non-security fixes and improvements available with the update KB5010415. Windows 10 versions 1909, 1809, 1607, and 1507 are also getting updates. In the third Patch Tuesday update of 2022, Microsoft is releasing the update KB5011487 for devices running Windows 10 21H2 , 21H1, and 20H2 with several fixes and improvements....

Microsoft says that Windows 10 will launch later this summer. Previously we heard from Microsoft’s Kevin Turner that the company was planning to release the upcoming version of the operating system in late summer, early fall . Today, we’re hearing a more specific time frame, according to Terry Myerson, the software maker is on track to release Windows 10 in the summer. On a new Windows Blog article, Terry Myerson confirms that the company is making “great development progress” and as a result is planning to release Windows 10 this summer in 190 countries and 111 languages....

Windows 11 22H2 (2022 Update) started rolling out on September 20, 2022, for compatible devices. This is the first feature update since the original release that introduces several new features, updates for existing features, visual changes to make the experience more consistent, and a slew of fixes and improvements. Since version 22H2 is a significant update that requires reinstallation and brings a lot of changes, you are probably wondering a bunch of questions about the upgrade, features availability, and problems....

Microsoft brings more share options to the context menu with Windows 11 build 22635.4510. The update is available through the Beta Channel with additional changes for the on-screen keyboard and accessibility. Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 build 22635.4510 as the update KB5046716 for devices enrolled in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program with some visual improvements and accessibility changes. Taskbar jump list Share option / Image: Mauro Huculak...

Windows 11 build 23403 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update brings various improvements for the new version of File Explorer. Microsoft is also rolling out changes for Voice Access, Settings, Live Captions, Windows Narrator, and Kiosk mode. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 23403 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . This is a significant update that packs some interesting new features, improvements, and fixes....

Windows 11 build 23550 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. This update improves the OOBE experience and pushes new fixes and improvements. Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 23550 for computers in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . In this release, the company is rolling out fixes and improvements for existing features. Build 23550 for Windows 11, according to the official changes , brings Voice Access to the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) to make the operating system setup more accessible....

Windows 11 using ReFS can now process in-place upgrades. The new installation support is available starting on build 25931 and higher releases. On Windows 11 , it’s now possible to perform in-place upgrades on setups using the Resilient File System (ReFS) without failures during the process. Microsoft quietly expanded support for installing Windows 11 using ReFS in January 2023. However, in-place upgrades were not possible, which meant that if you wanted to upgrade the system, you needed to perform a clean installation, but this is changing starting with build 25931....

Windows 11 version 22H2 has been confirmed. The version number reference already appears in the Settings app. This means that Microsoft is closer to finalizing the update. Microsoft confirms that a Windows 11 version 22H2 is coming later this year. Although the company recently announced that it would be dropping new features as soon as they are ready through quality updates, a new feature update is also expected before the end of the year....

WSATools will make it easy to sideload apps on Windows 11. This is a non-Microsoft application that removes the extra steps to install apps outside the Amazon Appstore. You will still not be able to install apps requiring the Google Play Store. Alternatively, it’s possible to sideload Android apps on Windows 11, but it requires extra steps and commands that not many users feel comfortable doing. However, the WSATools app (developed by @Simizfo ) aims to be an app to make it easy to sideload apps without the need for complicated commands or additional installs, such as the ADB tools....

After more than a decade, the end of support for Windows 7 is finally coming to an end on January 14, 2020 , which means that after that day, Microsoft will stop all support, including security and improvement updates, as well as support over the phone. However, after the end of life of Windows 7, organizations that enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESUs) program and commit to upgrade in the next three years to Windows 10 will continue to receive updates (for a price)....

Microsoft continues improving its web browser software and in Windows 8.1 the software giant is introducing Internet Explorer 11, a new version that is notably faster than its predecessor and keeps the promise of delivering a fast and fluid experience optimized for touch. New improvements include faster page load times, more responsiveness and productivity features, battery efficiency, and Microsoft is also revamping the F12 developer tools. Although, Microsoft is improving the overall experience in the new version of IE, the most significant changes are in the Windows 8 app version of the web browser....

You can now configure advanced options for Linux distros with the new Settings GUI for WSL. Dev Home is getting a new feature to install, uninstall, start, and stop Linux distros using a graphical interface. Microsoft is preparing to introduce two graphical experiences for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), including a new Settings app for configuring settings and a new “Environments” experience inside the Dev Home app for managing Linux distributions....

Microsoft’s Xbox Series S is the smaller version of the Xbox Series X that offers next-generation performance, but with pared-down tech specs limiting the console in resolution output and graphical power. The console features an 8-core AMD zen 2 processor running at 3.6GHz, AMD RDNA 2 graphics with 4 teraflops and 20 compute units clocked at 1.565GHz, 10GB of GDDR6 RAM, and custom PCIe 4.0 NVME 512GB Solid-State Drive (SSD)....

To check the version of Windows 11 installed on your PC, open Settings > System > About and confirm the version number and other details under the “Windows Specifications” section. You can also use “winver,” Command Prompt, and PowerShell to query the version information on your computer. On Windows 11, you have at least four ways to check the exact version running on your computer, and in this guide, you will learn how....

When the Mail app for Windows 8 first came out options were limited, one of options missing was the ability to configure IMAP accounts. Now, after the official release of the operating system many of the bundled apps have been updated, including the Mail app, and IMAP support is one of the new features that everyone can enjoy moving forward. What actually means having this feature is that the app is not longer tied only to specific email services such as Hotmail, Exchange, Gmail, etc....

This how-to article will teach you how to manually export and import bookmarks in Firefox. Firefox has the ability to automatically generate backups of your bookmarks and it saves the last ten for safekeeping, but you also have the option to export and import your bookmarks off your computer, which is an even better option in case that something goes wrong in your computer and you lose data, you’ll still able to recover....

The Windows 11 build 26220.7535 (KB5072046) adds a new image description feature for Narrator powered by Copilot. This update also introduces improvements to existing features, including for Resume, Spotlight, and more. Microsoft has noted fixes for the Start menu, File Explorer, Windows Update, and more. Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26220.7535 as the update KB5072046 for version 25H2 through the Dev and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Program....

To create a full backup of a Copilot+ PC, open the “System Image Backup” settings in the Control Panel, click “ Create a system image,” s elect the external storage destination, and start the backup. You’ll need to connect a USB external hard drive. You can’t use a USB flash drive. If you have a Copilot+ PC running Windows 11 , you can create a full backup to an external USB hard drive, as you would on a traditional computer, to protect the entire setup and personal files from critical system problems, malware attacks like ransomware, hardware failure, or when upgrading the primary storage drive....

Microsoft is adding two new default wallpapers to the Windows Server 2025 desktop, and you can download them for your Windows 11 (or 10) desktop. Starting with the release of build 26063 for the server version of Windows, the company introduced two new background images. The images feature an abstract design of a flowing, blue ribbon-like structure against a lighter blue background. The structure has a smooth, glossy surface with intricate patterns that look textured....