The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) will officially release on October 17 worldwide, Microsoft has now confirmed , and it’ll be a free update for devices already running Windows 10. The Fall Creators Update is the fourth major refresh for Windows 10 (and the second update in 2017), and it includes a slew of improvements and several new features that focus on design, security, and productivity. Windows 10 rollout begins on October 17 In this update, Windows 10 introduces a new design system known as Fluent Design, a system that moves away from the boring flat design and introduces a new set of visuals, including new transparency with blur and noise layers, three-dimensional perceptive and motions, visual effects, and system that adapts to any screen....

Microsoft finally released the preview version of Windows 10 for phones, but the OS is only available on a small number of low-end handsets; news that disappointed many early adopters who were exciting to install and test the new operating system. The first preview that Microsoft is releasing is only available for six Windows Phone models, including the Lumia: 630, 635, 636, 638, 730, and 830. According to the company, “too many issues” with the early build of Windows 10 for phones is limiting the support of more devices....

Microsoft has made available the last version of Windows 10 Technical Preview , the build 9879, for this year with a number of new tweaks, features, and changes. If you’re holding off to install the preview or if you’re just simply curious to know what’s new in the latest preview, I created a new hands-on video demonstrating the most relevant changes in build 9879. The tech preview version 9879 packs a few additional changes since the last build 9860 released a few weeks ago ....

As of the first Patch Tuesday of 2019, Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4480116 for Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update) to address a few problems with the latest version of the operating system. KB4480116 bumps the version number to build 17763.253, and according to the company address security vulnerabilities, storage problems, and parches Microsoft Edge and other components. In addition, the January 2019 rollout also delivers updates for Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update) , version 1709 (Fall Creators Update), version 1703 (Creators Update), and older versions....

Microsoft is having a pretty busy day, therefore keeping tech writers busy as well. On November 18, the company is releasing a new cumulative update for “Windows 10 Version 1511” for PCs along with Windows 10 Mobile build 10586 . The new cumulative update is described as KB3118754 and according to the Microsoft notes, it includes improvements to enhance the functionality of the operating system. In the first cumulative update for the new version, it’s interesting to see that Microsoft now refers the operating system as “Windows 10 Version 1511”, instead of simply calling it: Windows 10 ....

The October 2018 Update (version 1809) for Windows 10 is now available as a free update for compatible devices. This is the sixth major update that Microsoft is rolling out for its desktop operating system with a new set of improvements and new features to improve the overall experience. How to download Windows 10 version 1809 What’s new with Windows 10 October 2018 Update Windows 10 version 1809 tutorials How to download Windows 10 version 1809 According to the company, beginning October 2, 2018, the new version is available as a manual download using the Media Creation Tool , Update Assistant, or clicking the Check for Updates button in the Windows Update settings....

Starting with Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update , devices will not longer have problems with the recovery partition. On Windows 10 , the installation process creates multiple partitions on the hard drive, one of these partitions is the recovery partition which holds the data and tools to recover the operating system in the case of a problem. The caveat with this partition is that it’s usually written at the beginning of the drive on devices using Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), and it’s impossible for the Windows Setup to extend it behind the Windows partition when installing an new feature update that may require a bigger recovery partition....

English version of Windows is for users in the United States. English International is for those in the UK and other English-speaking countries. On Windows 11 (and 10), when downloading an ISO file or creating a USB bootable media using the Media Creation Tool , one of the options is to select the installation language. Typically, for most users, this is an easy step, but if you live in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, or any other English-speaking country, the option to select the language can be confusing, as you will find two options, including “English” and “English International....

Microsoft makes Windows 11 23H2 an automatic install for devices on version 22H2. The automatic upgrade will start on October 8, 2024, as version 22H2 reaches the end of support. Microsoft is set to forcibly upgrade computers to Windows 11 23H2 running versions 22H2 and 21H2. Although the “2023 Update” was originally released on October 31, 2023 , the update was an optional install for compatible devices. However, starting October 8, 2024, the company started the other rollout phase, making version 23H2 automatically available through Windows Update....

Windows 11 build 22000.708 rolls out as update KB5014019. The update rolls out Spotlight for the desktop and bug fixes. These non-security fixes and improvements will release during the next Patch Tuesday. The update was previously available in the Release Preview Channel as build 22000.706. As part of the release “C,” Microsoft is now rolling out the update KB5014019 for the original release of Windows 11 in the stable channel as an optional update (formerly build 22000....

Microsoft rolls out the Moment 3 update for Windows 11 (build 22621.1848). The update is available for compatible devices as the KB5027231 update. The rollout brings a slew of security fixes and enables new features and improvements. The company is also rolling out build 22000.2057 for Windows 11 21H2 with various fixes and changes. Microsoft begins the automatic rollout of the Windows 11 Moment 3 update. The update is available as the KB5027231 in the Stable Channel, enabling many new experiences and a slew of fixes....

Windows 11 build 23466 is now rolling out in the Dev Channel. The update introduces a new Dev Drive feature built upon Resilient File System (ReFS), Taskbar labels, and new Backup and Restore app. Also, this release brings improvements for notifications, the Start menu, File Explorer, and more. Microsoft is also rolling out various other improvements and fixes. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 23466 for devices in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program ....

Windows 11 receives build 25151 with fixes. No, this flight doesn’t introduce new features. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 25151 in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program . The update is very small since it doesn’t introduce new features and only delivers a few fixes. Build 25151 for Windows 11, according to the company , only ships with a small set of improvements to improve the overall experience....

Windows 11 build 27871 is out in the Canary Channel. It introduces energy-saving controls for IT admins via Intune and Group Policy, grouped mobile notifications in the Start menu, and visual improvements to the Taskbar. It also includes fixes for virtualization, File Explorer, Task Manager, and audio issues. However, the build lacks major experimental features, continuing a trend of disappointing Canary updates. Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 27871 for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel....

Microsoft begins the Windows 11 Moment 3 update rollout on May 24. The update brings improvements to privacy, networking, and audio. This moment will also roll out various new features for organizations, including isolation for Win32 apps. You can install the update now to access some of the new features, but it’ll roll out automatically in June. UPDATED 6/28/23: Microsoft officially announces the third feature drop update (Moment 3) for Windows 11 22H2....

Windows 11 will finally allow users to turn off the news feed on Widgets. The feature is expected to arrive sometime in 2023. In addition, users will soon be able to pin widgets to the desktop too. Microsoft plans to make changes to Windows 11 to allow users to remove the news feed from the Widgets board. During the Build 2023 developer conference, the company revealed that “soon” users will be able to turn off the news feed....

The operating system is getting a new feature to install security updates without reboot. The update mechanism is known as “hot patching,” the company already uses it on other platforms. Microsoft is testing the feature in the Dev Channel, and it’s expected to arrive with version 24H2. Microsoft is reportedly adding a new “hot patching” update mechanism to Windows 11 to eliminate the need to force reboot the computer on every security update....

Microsoft releases Windows Terminal version 1.11 as a preview. The update brings acrylic material for the title bar, options to minimize to the system tray, pane and Settings UI changes. Windows Terminal version 1.11 is now available as a preview with new features and improvements that you can start using on Windows 11 and Windows 10 . According to the official list of changes , this update introduces an option to enable acrylic material for the title bar....

Following the Gamescom announcement , Microsoft today starts rolling out the August update for Xbox One to everyone. Although, Xbox One owners aren’t getting all the new features Microsoft revealed last week, the console is getting the following enhancements: Revamped Activity feed: The interface now has changed to shows a single column scrolling list to allow more content to be viewable. Users can now like and comment feed items, share game clips or anything else with friends or everyone....

The Xbox One dashboard has been through a lot of updates over the years, and with the Fall Update, the dashboard gets a new refresh with a completely redesign experience that focus on making the experience faster, adds visual changes using Fluent Design elements, and brings a new set of features. Perhaps the most interesting aspect about the Xbox One Fall Update is the ability to further personalize your experience, which in combination with previously available features, allows you to customize the Xbox One home screen like never before....