On Windows 11 , you can quickly update one or all your apps with a single command using the Windows Package Manager (winget) command-line tool without the need for the Microsoft Store. Although you can update apps individually, it takes many steps and a long time to update them. The Windows Package Manager is a command-line tool alternative to installing and maintaining apps. The tool is designed to save you time and frustration by automating the process of searching, downloading, installing, updating, and configuring virtually any app, including Microsoft Store apps, traditional (win32) programs, and web apps that you originally acquired using the Windows Package Manager....

Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019 Update, is available starting May 21, 2019, and even though the best method to upgrade is to wait until you get the notification to download it through Windows Update, you can upgrade manually as soon as it’s available — in this video tutorial, you’ll learn the steps on how to do this. To upgrade to the May 2019 Update skipping the queue, you can use the Microsoft Media Creation Tool to perform an in-place upgrade, which is virtually the same as using Windows Update or Update Assistant, and during the process your files, apps, and settings will not be affected....

You can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 25H2 using thre methods: Windows Update, Installation Assistant, or the ISO file. The easiest upgrade method is using the Windows Update option that now install version 25H2 directly. UPDATED 10/20/2025: On Windows 10, as support is coming to an end on October 14, 2025, you can upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update) starting September 30, 2025. You can also use the ISO file, Windows Update, and Installation Assistant tools to perform the in-place upgrade....

After setting up Windows 10, you may still need to transfer files to the new computer. Typically, you can use a USB hard drive to copy the files and move them over. Or, if you are a tech-savvy user, you probably transfer the files over to the network using file share . While these are good options, depending on the amount of data you have to transfer, the process can take a long time from File Explorer....

Microsoft adds more Xbox 360 games to the Xbox One Backward Compatibility list. In November, Microsoft rolled out its first major update for Xbox One that brings Windows 10 to the game console. The new version of the operating system not only brings a new user-interface, but it also includes a new feature that allows users to play their favorite Xbox 360 games on Xbox One . However, in the past, the company said that not every Xbox 360 game will be playable through the Xbox One Backward Compatibility feature....

Although the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, version 1909, has been available since November 12, it’s been only available as an optional update for compatible devices. However, starting December 6 , if you’re running the version 1809 (October 2018 Update), then the feature update will now download and install automatically. The reason is because, even though feature updates are no longer mandatory, devices nearing the end of service of a particular version will receive the most up-to-date version to continue receiving support and maintenance updates....

Microsoft Defender Preview app is now available in the Microsoft Store. The app will be available for Windows 11, 10, macOS, and Android. The company has not shared any official details, but it may arrive soon. The new Microsoft Defender app has now arrived at the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 , but it’s available as a preview that you can download, but can’t use yet. Previously, we have seen a screenshot revealing that Microsoft may be planning to release a new app to control the antivirus on your computer....

Bing AI with ChatGPT is now available on mobile devices. Microsoft is also integrating the new Bing with Skype chat. You can try these experiences as long as you have already access to the desktop experience. As Microsoft continues the gradual rollout of its Bing AI with ChatGPT to more users (in a limited preview), the company is now bringing the chatbot experience to mobile devices , including Android and iOS....

Microsoft is reportedly scaling back Copilot’s integration across Windows 11 apps following strong user backlash. Also, Windows Recall is being reworked after the company admitted it’s not resonating with users. The company leadership is shifting its focus toward reliability, usability, and trust rather than promoting AI aggressively. Microsoft is reportedly scaling back its aggressive presence of Copilot across Windows 11’s built-in apps following user backlash over intrusive or unnecessary AI integrations....

The long overdue IMAP support for Outlook.com has finally arrived and it allows email clients such the one from Mac and Thunderbird, and phones without Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) email connectivity support to sync with Outlook.com services. For those unfamiliar, IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is an older protocol that let cloud services and software to talk email servers (in this case Microsoft Outlook) and sync any activity in your inbox across devices....

Microsoft explains Windows 8’s new file system, ReFS, or “Resilient File System.” In the past, the company talked about ReFS, and now they are implementing it. The software giant has designed ReFS from the ground up to meet storage needs and overcome limitations from today and tomorrow. ReFS can handle large capacity volumes, share storage pools with different systems, and has resiliency to corruption. In the beginning, the next-generation file system will only be available on Windows Server 8 and only for data storage file systems, meaning servers won’t be able to boot from it, nor can it be used in removable storage media....

If you are bored of the same background image on your desktop, then you should download the River Delta theme from the Microsoft Store. This collection includes ten high-definition (4K) aerial images of waterways that form abstract shape and display different colors to refresh your desktop. These wallpapers are available at no cost to set as background on devices running Windows 10 only. If the background images rotate too quickly, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

Microsoft unveiled to the world Surface Pro 3, a thinner, lighter, and more powerful than the its predecessor Surface Pro 2. And the company touting this tablet as the first device that can actually replace a laptop on every aspect, not only because the hardware Surface Pro 3 packs inside, but also because it can run any type of applications from modern apps to any traditional desktop application (such as Photoshop, iTunes, Chrome, etc....

It’s back folks! The popular backup feature returns to Windows 8.1. If you remember in Windows 8, Microsoft renamed it to “Windows 7 File Recovery”, and in Windows 8.1 Preview the option was nowhere to be found. But to my surprise, looking into one of the latest leak of Windows 8.1 (build 9471) , the ability to create a full backup of the entire PC has returned. The only change is the name, now it’s called “System Image Backup”, which it only makes sense....

Starting with Windows 10 , Microsoft has moved away from releasing a new version of the operating system every three years to a more frequent schedule. Now, the OS has transitioned to a servicing model, which we know as Windows as a Service (WaaS) . This new model allows the company to release big updates with features every six months. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is the perfect example of Windows as a Service....

Microsoft is on track to release Windows 10 21H1 (May 2021 Update) for compatible devices in spring 2021, but it won’t be a major update. Instead, it will be a minor rollout. According to an announcement , the company finally reveals that “version 21H1” for the desktop experience of Windows 10 is in the works, and it will follow the same guidelines as version 20H2. In previous rollouts, we have seen the operating system receiving two types of feature updates each year, including a major update with features and improvements during the spring and then a minor update with fixes and small changes during the fall....

Microsoft will now force Windows 10 21H2 on devices still on version 20H2. The company is using its machine learning (ML) technology to gradually roll out the update. The upgrade is needed to keep devices supported since version 20H2 will soon reach its end of service. Microsoft has begun the automatic rollout of Windows 10 21H2 (November 2021 Update) using its machine learning (ML) technology for devices on version 20H2 ....

Windows 10’s April 2018 Update (version 1803) is the next major update releasing after the Fall Creators Update . In this new version, Windows 10 is introducing yet again a new set of features and enhancements to improve the experience. This is the fifth refresh Windows 10 is receiving, and it delivers improvements for cross-device and sharing experiences. You’ll also find changes around privacy, performance, design, productivity, and much more....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 16188 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. In this new test version of Windows 10 , part of the Redstone 3 update (version 1709) due in September, delivers a number of new features and improvements over the previous build. Windows 10 build 16188, according to Microsoft, introduces new PDF features for Microsoft Edge. Cortana finally gets its own settings page in the Settings app, and the Magnifier settings page gets updated with a number of new options and changes....

Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 16299 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring. This time, participants of the Windows Insider Program are getting another minor update that doesn’t deliver new features or significant changes. Windows 10 build 16299 , according to the company, delivers a number of bugs regarding Microsoft Edge, Automatic File Download, and Windows Defender Antivirus to get the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update ready for the October 17, 2017, launch ....