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Yes, you should upgrade to Windows 11 25H2, especially if you are on version 24H2, since both are technically the same system, and the update extends support until October 2027. However, it’s best to wait a few weeks after release to avoid early bugs and issues. Use “Windows Update” for a quick enablement package upgrade instead of forcing installation. UPDATED 10/17/2025: Microsoft officially released Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update) on September 30, 2025....

Beautiful and colorful butterflies will give a facelift to your desktop computer backgrounds this week. The delicate presence of the Lepidoptera is responsible for keeping you smiling through a tough day at the office. 20 images free to download for Windows with a variety of butterfly species, their hatching cocoons, and the beautiful flowers they feed from. This collection is perfect for another switch of wallpapers destined to greet you when you’re ready to enjoy them....

Do you want to tour Spain in just a week? These beautiful images will take you to some wonderful spots of this European country and you won’t even have to pay for the trip. You can find 15 wallpapers for your desktop background in this new collection; breathtaking beaches and all the splendor of Spain’s architecture, its city busy streets and quiet countryside, there are views for every taste. These images are free to download for Windows and simply enjoyable to see....

If you’re looking to refresh your desktop wallpaper, you can now download and set the Winding Roads theme for Windows 10. The theme is available free at the Microsoft Store, and it’s a collection of 18 high-resolution (4K) wallpapers of curvy roads coming down the mounting and around the forest with stunning aerial views. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

After nearly two months, Microsoft today is finally delivering on the promise, rolling out a new preview of Windows 10 (build 10041). The new build is immediately available for download through the Fast ring via the Windows Insider program. Build 10041 is a very fresh version of the operating system, according to the software maker the build was compiled last Friday. The new Windows 10 Technical Preview brings a few new features and a lot of bug fixes, though because we’re getting a fast release of the OS, we’ll see more bugs and fewer workarounds....

Microsoft issues two important updates for Windows 10 build 10130 addressing problems with Wi-Fi and Outlook Mail app. Microsoft’s Gabriel Aul in charge of the Windows Insider program announced the two updates. The company also rolls out a third update that resolves an issue that crashes Outlook Mail app before upgrading to the latest build. KB3069068 fixes the unexpected loss of Wi-Fi connectivity in Windows 10 build 10130 . According to Microsoft the Windows Connection Manager Service (WCMsvc) stops responding in Windows 10 causing unexpected loss of wireless network connectivity....

On Monday, October 12th, Microsoft rolled out a new preview of Windows 10 through the Fast ring of updates . On October 15th, the company decided to make available the ISO files for the latest preview , and today Friday, October 16th, Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 build 10565 to the Slow ring. It’s been a long time since Insiders saw a preview build of Windows 10 for PCs in the Slow ring, but it appears that as Microsoft gets closer to release the Windows 10 Threshold 2 update to the public, builds are getting more stable to the point that build 10565 may not be the only preview we will see in the Slow ring....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18361 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 37 available to testers as part of the April 2019 Update expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Windows 10 build 18361 , according to the company, is a minor update that only includes two fixes to address issues with virtual machines, and it resolves a BitLocker problem....

Microsoft is now releasing out Windows 10 build 18895 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the twelfth preview rolling out as part of the 20H1 development arriving in spring 2020. Windows 10 build 18894 is just a minor update that only fixes a problem that was previously breaking the Your Phone app, and according to the company, it’s not available for the following editions:...

Windows 10 build 18980 (codename Vibranium ) is now rolling out for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the update number 29 that Microsoft is making available as part of the 20H1 development coming in spring 2020. This flight, according to the software giant, expands the new Optional Features changes to all testers, Cortana becomes an app available worldwide, and the Windows Subsystem for Linux ships with new improvements....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18985 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program, and this is the preview number 30 releasing to testers as part of the 20H1 development . Windows 10 build 18985 , according to the software giant, is a small update that includes improvements to pair Bluetooth devices and install optional updates. Windows 10 build 18985 Here are all the features and changes coming to the next version of Windows 10 :...

In addition to Windows 10 build 20211 , Microsoft is now rolling out build 20211.1005 in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program as a cumulative update KB4581021 . According to the company , update KB4581021 doesn’t include any new changes. Instead, it’s a cumulative update meant to test the company’s test servicing pipeline with big updates and bumps the version number to 20211.1005. Windows 10 build 20211 is the latest preview with new features and changes, including new search to list of file types, protocols, and apps in the Default apps settings pages, and there are new commands to mount and unmount physical drives to access Linux file systems using the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2....

At the Build 2016 developer conference in San Francisco, Microsoft revealed improvements and features coming to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update , many of which are focus on improving Action Center and Toast Notifications. During a technical session, the company also share more details on Toast Notifications and Live Tiles, including adaptive and interactive notifications, chaseable live tiles, Action Center improvements , and a lot more. However, something popped out in the taskbar that Microsoft didn’t actually talked about — that is the new taskbar notifications badges....

Microsoft is rolling out update KB4345215 for testers with devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This new release bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 17713.1002, and according to the company, it’s just a cumulative update designed to “test the servicing pipeline in preparation for releasing this build to the Slow ring.” Although you won’t find any new features and improvements, Microsoft notes that Windows Defender Application Guard will stop working after applying this update....

A week before its regular schedule for Patch Tuesday, Microsoft is releasing update KB4469342 for Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update) to fix several problems with the latest version of the OS. KB4469342 was previously available only for testers as build 17763.167 , but now, it’s rolling out to all devices as build 17763.168. According to the company, it fixes the problem that caused mapped network drives to disconnect at startup, issue trying to set an app as default, problems with adjusting brightness, Bluetooth, black screen, and Microsoft Edge....

Microsoft releases October updates for Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004. The updates provide fixes for some app problems. Older versions of Windows 10 also get updates with various fixes. As part of the October 2021 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft is now making available the update KB5006670 for computers running Windows 10 21H1 , 20H2, and version 2004. The update KB5006670 bumps the version number to build 19041.1288, 19042.1288, and 19043....

Microsoft recently announced a new event that will be happening on June 24 to reveal what’s coming in the “next generation” of Windows, which the company may call Windows 11 . In the announcement (invite), the software giant also showcased an image that looks like a new Windows logo with light coming through and reflecting vertical lines (ignoring the horizontal lines) on the floor, teasing the number 11. Since the teaser, many people have quickly downloaded and adopted the image as their new default wallpaper for Windows....

Windows 11 22H2 (or Windows 11 2022 Update) has the same hardware requirements as version 21H2 (the original release). If your device is already running Windows 11 21H2, it’ll be compatible with version 22H2. On the other hand, if you plan to upgrade from Windows 10 , you’ll need to ensure that the hardware meets the minimum requirements. For example, 64-bit dual-core processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2....

Windows 11 to start labeling system components. The labels will be available in the Microsoft Store and Start menu. The Settings app will include a new “System Components” page to group and manage these components. On Windows 11 23H2 , in addition to a slew of improvements and new features, the operating system will start distinguishing system components from third-party applications. What are System Components? System Components are apps and extensions that Microsoft considers essential to operate Windows 11 ....

Build 22000.184 releases in the Beta Channel as update KB5005642. This flight includes a couple of fixes, but mostly known issues. Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 22000.184 (KB5005642) for PCs enrolled in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is a minor update for the version expected to arrive on October 5 , and it does not include any new features. Instead, this flight ships with a couple of fixes and several known issues....