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Microsoft to add Google’s SPDY support to Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Blue (a.k.a Windows 8.1) to make the web experience faster. According to a new article from Paul Thurrott at the WinSuperSite , the folks at Redmond may be planning to include SPDY support in their next web browser. The new protocol isn’t yet implemented in Internet Explorer 11, but a set of registry keys has been already dug up from the Windows Blue leaked version by Rafael Rivera that confirms it....

You always have to be careful installing hotfixes because they can break things, however KB2510636 and KB2617858 are awesome generic updates that everyone should have installed in their systems, because they speed up Windows 7 startup and boot times. Often times it is not recommended for regular users to install Windows hotfix updates manually, because it can send people to a different servicing track versus just getting your updates from Windows Update all the time....

Up until now the new Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller was the only kind of controller that offered buttons remapping. On November 16th, Microsoft is announcing that the standard Xbox One controllers will also get button remapping through the Xbox Accessories app as part of the New Xbox One Experience (NXOE) . Being able to customize the standard Xbox One controller was a highly requested feature on the community, but the “ultimate degree of personalization” will continue to be using the Elite controller, Microsoft says....

This was a great week for many Microsoft enthusiasts as the company revealed to the world Surface Pro 3, a new 12-inch tablet with portrait orientation that aims to kill the laptop and bridge the gap between tablets and laptops. It’s a do-it-all machine. The Surface event was held on May 20th in New York City, in a small venue, but the Microsoft announcement was pretty big. However the company didn’t unveil what many of us were expecting: Surface mini....

Windows 11 24H2 upgrade to version 25H2 only requires the installation of the eKB, no reinstallation or third-party tools. Yes, you can upgrade a computer with unsupported hardware already running version 24H2 to Windows 11 25H2 without reinstalling or using third-party tools, thanks to the enablement package (eKB). Typically, installing a new version of Windows 11 on unsupported hardware requires a clean installation with custom bootable media to bypass requirements or third-party utilities to force an in-place upgrade....

Bard is Google’s new conversational AI chatbot that will compete with the Bing experience with ChatGPT integration . Similar to ChatGPT from OpenAI, Bard is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that uses natural language to provide more human conversational answers to complex questions. The chatbot uses the Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) developed by Google and machine learning technology to analyze large text datasets and predicts the word that comes next to the other one, which provides the skills for the AI to produce more human responses, similar to GPT-4 ....

On Windows 11 , you can now use the Copilot AI from the Taskbar, and in this guide, you will learn the best tips and tricks to get the most out of the chatbot. Copilot is the new digital assistant experience that replaces Cortana and unleashes new functionalities, including the ability to interact with the chatbot using natural language to get complete answers to virtually any question and even change system settings....

Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) release date is on October 20, 2020 , and this will be the second semi-annual update available for compatible devices, but it won’t include anything significant. Instead, it’ll only include some new features and changes to complement the May 2020 Update. Windows 10 20H2 release date According to the software giant , version 20H2 is now being offered to testers in the Release Preview Channel for seekers with devices enrolled in the Windows Insider Program who choose to download and install the feature update through Windows Update....

Microsoft is once again pushing a nearly complete version of the Windows 10 April 2019 Update, version 1903 , to the Fast ring. This time around the company is releasing Windows 10 build 18362 as the preview number 38 with a few new changes. Windows 10 build 18362 , according to the software giant, only fixes an issue with the Connect and Microsoft Store app. However, these build continues to ship with problems for Creative X-Fi sound cards, Realtek SD card readers, and anti-cheat for games....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18922 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the seventeenth preview available to testers as part of the 20H1 development , and it introduces some new features and improvements. Windows 10 build 18922 , according to the company, introduces updates to the language settings and Feedback Hub app. Also, this flight ships with several fixes, and the Settings header will appear for more users....

Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 18936 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 19 as part of the 20H1 development, and it’s a minor release with several improvements. Windows 10 build 18936 , according to the software maker, introduces the ability to create calendar events from the taskbar, and the ability to go passwordless with a new setting in the Sign-in options page....

Microsoft releases update KB5016616 for Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2. The update increases the version number to build 19044.1889. The update KB5015878 introduces security fixes and various changes. Microsoft is rolling out the update KB5016616 for Windows 10 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 with several fixes and improvements. The update KB5016616 bumps the version number to build 19042.1889 (20H2), 19043.1889 (21H1), and 19044.1889 (21H2), and according to the official changes , the update addresses printing issues, a bug that may prevent the Input Indicator or Language Bar from appearing in the system tray of the Taskbar, and resolves various security problems....

Microsoft releases update KB5030211 as a preview for Windows 10 22H2. The update bumps the version number to build 19045.3448. The update KB5030211 introduces security fixes and improvements. Windows 10 21H2 and versions 1809, 1607, and 1507 are also receiving updates. Microsoft rolls out the update KB5030211 as a preview for the next update of Windows 10 22H2 and version 21H2. The update is rolling out in the Stable Channel with security fixes and changes....

Microsoft is now releasing Windows 10 build 19619 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 18 rolling out to testers, and it’s a small update without significant changes. Windows 10 build 19619 , according to the company, fixes bugchecks with error “DPC WATCHDOG VIOLATION,” and addresses problem causing unexpected characters showing up in the text strings of “intl.cpl” Additional Settings > Currency ....

Microsoft is releasing the Windows 10 build 20262 for PCs enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 48 available for testers, and it’s like a typical quality update with a bunch of fixes without new features. According to the changelogs, build 20262 includes fixes to prevent apps from launching transparent unexpectedly, problems with the Settings app crashes, app registration issues, notifications, and pen not responding....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 20270 for devices enrolled in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 49 available to testers, and it’s a small update that does not introduce new features, but it delivers several new improvements. Build 20270 for Windows 10 , according to the company, fixes black text on dark background for dialog boxes, apps closing unexpectedly when clicking the maximize button, delay logging in an account on devices with multiple users, and printer settings....

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) will be free for most users after support ends on October 14, 2025, but it’ll depend on the option you choose. You can get ESUs for free by syncing files with OneDrive using the Windows Backup app, subscribing to Microsoft 365, or redeeming 1000 Microsoft Rewards points. Otherwise, the ESU will cost $30 for one additional year of updates ending October 13, 2026. Microsoft has announced that it’s making the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program free for Windows 10 devices, as support ends in 2025....

Microsoft brings the Photos app for Windows 11 to Windows 10. The app will update automatically and replace the legacy version. The new Photos is virtually the same as the one for Windows 11, but some features are missing. The Photos app that Microsoft has designed for Windows 11 is now available for Windows 10. The new version of the app is available as an automatic update from the Microsoft Store....

On March 8th, Microsoft begins the roll out a new cumulative update of the PC version of Windows 10 . The update for non-Insider computers is described as KB3140768, and it brings the operating system to build 10586.164 aligning the build number with the Mobile version of Windows 10 also rolling out now for Insider and non-Insiders. KB3140768 includes a number of improvements for Bluetooth devices, hibernation performance, and it also fixes a few security issues on Microsoft Edge , USB storage driver, ....

Microsoft has already rolled out around four previews of the Windows 10 Redstone 4 update due in 2018, but those builds have been only available through the Fast ring using the Skip Ahead option . And now that the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is finalized and ready to ship on October 17, 2017, the company is announcing that in the coming days is planning to start making Redstone 4 builds in the standard Fast ring ....