Microsoft Launches Copilot Ai For Shopping On Bing

Microsoft (Bing) Shopping gets Copilot AI. The AI chatbot aims to help you find products online quickly. Microsoft also plans to add an option to find products using images. Microsoft brings its Copilot AI to the Bing Shopping experience just in time to help you with your holiday shopping, including Black Friday. According to the company , the Copilot AI has been designed to help you find the perfect gift or any item you want to purchase in less time....

January 18, 2026 · 3 min · 484 words · Bonnie Rosen

Microsoft Offers Steps To Fix Storage Spaces Parity Problem On Windows 10

Microsoft is providing workaround steps to mitigate and recover files on devices using Storage Spaces with parity after upgrading to Windows Server and Windows 10 version 2004 (May 2020 Update) . The instructions appear after it’s been confirmed that the feature that supposed to protect your data stops working following the update, and it can cause data loss in many cases. According to the company , only storage with parity has been affected....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 902 words · Michael Cook

Microsoft Pushes Kb2964358 To Fix Ie Flaw On Every Os, Windows Xp Included

Microsoft rolls out patches to fix recently vulnerability found on all versions of Internet Explorer, and even though the company has ended the support for Windows XP, the 13-year-old operating system will also receive the security update. In short, last weekend a major flaw surfaced on every version of Internet Explorer that could allow malicious individuals to gain full user permissions to take control of a PC with the ability to install applications, view and delete data at will, and a lot more just by visiting a particular web page....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 293 words · Robert Lara

Microsoft Rolls Out Second Set Of Windows 8.1 Preview Updates

Microsoft isn’t waiting for the next Patch Tuesday, today the software giant is once again releasing new Windows 8.1 updates to fix five issues on the preview version of the operating system, including Windows RT 8.1 Preview. Several weeks ago Microsoft released its first set of update for the preview, which dealt with a various applications and compatibility issues. For more information, check this previous update. The new updates rolling out today include:...

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 295 words · Sergio Rudnick

Microsoft Says This Is The Ideal Hardware Setup For Gaming On Windows 11

Microsoft has revealed the ideal hardware requirements for a gaming PC running Windows 11. The recommendations are aimed at entry-level, mid-range, and high-end rigs. Specifications range from modern four- to eight-core processors to the latest graphics cards, with recommendations for RAM, storage, monitor, and more. Microsoft has outlined what it considers the ideal hardware foundation for delivering the best gaming experience on Windows 11 . While the operating system and drivers provide the baseline support that allows games to run and access modern technologies, they are only part of the equation....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 999 words · Joyce Stefani

Microsoft To Replace Mail App On Windows 10 With One Outlook Client

One Outlook is the name of the new app that Microsoft is preparing to replace the built-in Mail and Calendar apps as well as the desktop version of Outlook and Outlook Web Access on Windows 10 and macOS for Intel and ARM hardware, and an early internal preview has leaked online. According to some screenshots shared by @WinObs in Twitter (via The Verge ) the project is currently known as “Monarch,” and it is a new version of “Outlook designed for large-screen experiences” based on the description....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 240 words · Dorothy Cabral

Mouse Lag Problem In Windows 8.1 Games Gets Patched (Kb2908279)

Microsoft rolls out important Windows 8.1 patch to fix mouse lagging during PC gameplay. If you remember short after the company released Windows 8.1 many complaints started to emerge from gamers who noticed an unacceptable amount of lag between PC games and certain mice . According to the company, this happened because of the improvements included in the operating system to better handle DPI in multi-monitor setup. Now the software giant has responded to the matter and in the support website (source link), Windows 8....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 269 words · James Raley

Periodic Table Windows Store App

Windows 8 only: Periodic Table is a Windows Store app (Metro style) that will change the way physics and chemistry students learn elements on the periodic table. The app provides a vast of information for each element in a new elegant and interactive way. You will be able to get access to the chemical and physical information, detailed images and links to more resources about each element as you would expect....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 269 words · Greta Ward

Smiling Creatures Theme For Windows 10 (Download)

There’s nothing more kind and rewarding than a smile, and this week’s theme celebrates that. Sweet creatures share their smiles and pose for the camera and, of course, for us to enjoy nature smiling back. From a funny frog to lovely goats to a hysterical snowy owl and many others, to become your favorite collection of wallpapers for your desktop backgrounds yet. Bring all the good vibes into your work space by downloading this new group of images free for Windows and all that would be left for you is to keep on smiling....

January 18, 2026 · 1 min · 144 words · Patricia Merrill

What’S Voice Clarity On Windows 11, And How To Enable It?

Microsoft is bringing its Voice Clarity feature to every Windows 11 computer. The feature uses AI to reduce background noise and enhance speech for communication applications. Voice Clarity is available now as a preview on Windows 11 build 26040 and higher releases. Microsoft is working to bring its Voice Clarity feature to all Windows 11 users. In the latest preview of Windows 11 (build 26040) , the software giant announced that it would no longer make its advanced audio processing feature exclusive to Surface devices , and it’ll become available for every computer with compatible hardware in future releases of the operating system....

January 18, 2026 · 3 min · 460 words · David Stone

What’S Windows 10 Version 2004, May 2020 Update, And Why You Should Upgrade?

Windows 10 version 2004 (May 2020 Update) is the ninth feature update that Microsoft is making available for desktops, laptops, and tablets. The development is internally known as the 20H1 update, and the officially marketing name is the “May 2020 Update.” The May 2020 Update is just another update, but unlike the patches that rollout every month, this release introduces a new set of improvements and some new features. Windows 10 version 2004 release date Windows 10 May 2020 Update version number Windows 10 version 2004 installation Windows 10 version 2004 reasons to upgrade Windows 10 May 2020 Update block automatic install Windows 10 version 2004 release date The new feature update will launch on May 27, 2020, and it’ll be offered as a free upgrade for computers already running Windows 10 ....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 1033 words · Matt Kemp

Windows 10 1803 Support Extended Through May 11, 2021

Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) support for Enterprise, Education, and IoT Core editions was supposed to end on November 10, 2020, but now, Microsoft has decided to extend the support for another six months. Considering the ongoing health global impact, the software giant has decided to extend the end-of-service date through May 11, 2021. This means that businesses still running the April 2018 Update will continue to receive monthly quality updates until the new deadline to allow organizations to focus on “business continuity in the midst of the global pandemic....

January 18, 2026 · 1 min · 175 words · Beulah Huggins

Windows 10 Build 10162 Heads Over To The Slow Ring

Microsoft is ready to push Windows 10 build 10162 to the Slow ring of updates on July 6th. It’s been quite an exciting several days for Windows Insiders, the company recently rolled out three previews of Windows 10 , including build 10158, 10159, and Windows 10 build 10162 , for which the company also released the ISO files for download . Today, the company is ready to roll out build 10162 to the Slow ring of updates....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 299 words · Robert Thode

Windows 10 Build 16176 Releases (No) New Features

Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 16176 to PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of its Windows Insider Program. The new update is part of the Redstone 3 update coming later this summer, but the company notes that no new features has been added to the test version of the OS. Windows 10 build 16176, according to Microsoft, doesn’t include noticeable changes because they continue to make modifications to OneCore (the heart of Windows) with code refactoring to soon starting adding new features and improvements....

January 18, 2026 · 3 min · 491 words · David Hunt

Windows 10 Build 18351.26 (19H1) Releases In The Slow Ring

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18351.26 for PCs in the Slow ring. This is the build number 33 becoming available for testers, and the fourth available in the Slow ring. Windows 10 build 18351.26 is available as update KB4494195, and according to the company, this flight only improves the mechanism to deliver of cumulative updates. Download Windows 10 build 18351.8 Although there are no ISO files for Windows 10 build 18351....

January 18, 2026 · 1 min · 141 words · Melvin Berg

Windows 10 Build 19045.3636 (Kb5031445) Outs As Preview

Microsoft begins testing update KB5031445 for Windows 10 22H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19045.3636. The update KB5031445 introduces non-security fixes and improvements. This update was previously available as build 19045.3633 in the Release Preview Channel. UPDATED 10/27/2023: Microsoft releases the update KB5031445 as a preview for the next Patch Tuesday update of Windows 10 22H2 . The package is rolling out in the Stable Channel as an optional install with non-security fixes and changes....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 404 words · Jacquelyn Shelley

Windows 10 Build 19603: Hands

Windows 10 build 19603 is now available for testers with computers enrolled in the Fast ring, and in this video review, we’ll get a closer look as the new features and changes, including those improvements available in previous builds. In the last 13 previews available in the Windows Insider Program, Windows 10 introduced a small set of features and improvements, such as full integration to access Linux files from File Explorer....

January 18, 2026 · 1 min · 143 words · Eleanor Solis

Windows 10 Build 19640 Releases In The Fast Ring

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19640 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 23 available for testers, and it’s a very small update with a couple of changes and improvements. Windows 10 build 1940 , according to the company, Storage sense disable cloud syncing for the Downloads folder. Also, this flight updates the sign-in login to prevent error when accidentally starting with a space trying to type the username....

January 18, 2026 · 1 min · 196 words · Michael Marques

Windows 10 Build 20150 Releases In The Dev Channel

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20150 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel (Fast ring) of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 25 available for testers, and this is a small update that brings some changes and improvements expected to arrive in future releases. Windows 10 build 20150 , according to the company, introduces three new features for the Windows Subsystem Linux, including GPU compute, wsl –install command, and wsl –update command....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 276 words · Carol Pitt

Windows 10 Build 21318 Releases In The Dev Channel

The preview build 21318 for Windows 10 is now available in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is release number 58 that Microsoft is making available for testers, and it is a small update that only introduces some visual improvements, several fixes, and changes. According to the announcement, “Windows 10 build 21318” introduces a new “paste as text” option when opening the context menu for text-based entry in the clipboard interface (Windows key + V), which is in addition to the delete, pin, and sync options....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 274 words · Mark Bearden