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Microsoft seems to be removing some useful options to simplify the taskbar context menu for the next version of Windows 10 . Although Windows 10 21H2 is not due until the second half of the year, preview builds in the Dev Channel revealed that Microsoft is cutting the number of items in the taskbar’s context menu. In the latest test preview of Windows 10 21H2, when you right-click the taskbar, you will no longer find the option to enable or disable Task View, Windows Ink Workspace, touch keyboard, and touchpad buttons....

On November 5th, Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 build 10586 to the Fast ring of updates for PCs. The build doesn’t include significant changes or features. Instead, the company is concentrated on fixing bugs and “general improvements.” But of course, this new version should be a lot more stable than Windows 10 build 10576 , which Redmond made available about a week ago. Improvements include making sure apps and games from the Store install smoothly, Microsoft Edge displays Tab previews properly, fixing what happens when pressing the power button on Surface Pro 3, and more....

Microsoft is now rolling out build 17046 as part of the Windows 10 version 1803 (Redstone 4) development for computers enrolled in the Fast ring and using the Skip Ahead option. This is a minor update, but it introduces a new set of features, improvements, and a lot of new fixes. Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17046 , according to the company, delivers new options in the Start menu, improvements for emoji, on-screen keyboard, and Microsoft Edge gets new form fill options....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 17735 to devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the 24th preview available as part of the Redstone 5 development , and it’s a small update that only includes bugs fixes and introduces additional known issues. Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17735, according to the software giant, addresses a bug resulting in the Reveal effect not working with build 17733 ....

As part of the 19H1 development , Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18290 to the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the fourteenth preview available to testers, and it includes a small number of features and changes expected to arrive with April 2019 update. Windows 10 build 18290 , according to the company, brings some visual tweaks to the start menu, including new icons and new visuals to represent folder tiles....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 18970 for the devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 27 available as part of the 20H1 development , and it’s an update that introduces two major features. Windows 10 build 18970 , according to the company, ships with a new tablet mode experience designed for 2-in-1 devices. The Reset this PC feature now provides an option to download a fresh copy of Windows 10 directly from the Microsoft servers, and the new Cortana experience continues to expand to more users....

Microsoft already confirmed that the Windows 10 Creators Update will be available on April 11th , but it seems that there is a bit of confusion among users, as it’s also possible to get it ahead of the official release. If you ask Microsoft, the official release date of the Windows 10 Creators Update is April 11, 2017. However, because the new version is already finalized, if you’re part of the Windows Insider Program, you can download the latest preview in the Fast ring starting March 20th, Slow ring starting March 29th, or Release Preview ring starting March 30th , and it’ll install the Windows 10 build 15063 , which is the official and final version of the Creators Update....

Microsoft has been working on a new version of the Calendar app, and it’s now available as a preview with the latest preview build of Windows 10 in the Fast ring. The new version of Calendar features a completely redesign interface with a new top header, and you can now choose from over 30 different themes and color schemes. The month view now includes an agenda pane, on the right side, allowing you to quickly see all the events of a particular day....

UPDATED 6/8/2024: Windows 10 can receive different kinds of updates, including “quality updates” and “feature updates,” to patch security vulnerabilities, fix bugs and reliability problems, improve system performance, and introduce new features. Since updates can be confusing and difficult to track, you’ll understand the difference between quality and feature updates in this guide. You’ll also find the history of every Windows 10 update grouped by releases with information, such as build and knowledge base (KB) number, release date and number, and platform to help you stay informed....

As part of the Patch Tuesday update for June 2020 , Microsoft is also releasing the update KB4557957 for PCs already running the Windows 10 May 2020 Update . This is the first quality update that the company is making available since the official release, and it’s a small update that addresses several problems. KB4557957 bumps the version number to build 19041.329, and according to the company, fixes a problem that prevents the use of voice commands on Windows Mixed Reality, improves support voice assistants, and enhances security for a number of apps and external storage....

Microsoft fixes gaming performance issues on Windows 11 22H2. The update is now available as a preview through Windows Update. The update also introduces other unrelated improvements and fixes. Microsoft is now making available a preview of the next cumulative update of Windows 11 that contains fixes for some gaming performance issues. The company previously revealed lower performance or stuttering in some games and apps after upgrading to Windows 11 22H2 ....

Windows 11 24H2 makes significant changes for updates. These changes include faster times for installation, restart, and processor usage. Microsoft is also using a new approach to download apps to make downloads smaller. On Windows 11 24H2 (also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update), you are getting not only new features but also some significant improvements in the operating system downloads and installs for updates. Faster installation Starting with version 24H2 , Microsoft has made changes to update computers noticeably faster than previous versions....

Windows 11 build 22449 releases in the Dev Channel. Changes in the flight aren’t tied to any specific release of Windows 11. Build 22449 introduces new boot animation, SMB compression tweaks, and settings improvements. As part of the next feature update of Windows 11 , Microsoft is now making available build 22449 in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the first preview the company is releasing for testers in the active development branch (RS_PRERELEASE), which means that any features or improvements are not linked to any specific release of the OS....

Windows 11 build 22463 releases in the Dev Channel. The update includes a new keyboard shortcut, Start menu tweaks, and visual touches. Some of the fixes may arrive for Windows 11 after it’s released on October 5. According to the company , build 22463 for Windows 11 includes the ability to use the Ctrl + Shift + C keyboard shortcut to copy the item path to the clipboard when selecting a file or folder....

Windows 11 22H2 gets two new updates, including builds 22622.575 and 22621.575. The update is described as update KB5016694. The update only includes fixes and improvements, no new features. As part of the version 22H2 , Microsoft is announcing two new previews in the Beta and Release Preview Channels, including Windows 11 build 22622.575 (KB5016694) with new features enabled by default and build 22621.575 (KB5016694) with features turned off by default....

Microsoft makes available the Windows 11 build 25987 in the Canary Channel. This flight adds a driver install option in the OOBE wizard. The update also rolls out support for viewing and editing metadata for “.png” files on File Explorer. Microsoft is now making available the Windows 11 build 25987 for participants of the Windows Insider Program for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel, with changes to the Out-of-box Experience, Delivery Optimization page, and File Explorer....

Microsoft internal data says that Windows 11 has reached 400 million active installs. The stats surpass the company’s expectations, but the adoption is slower than Windows 10. Windows 11 is reportedly installed on over 400 million computers, surpassing Microsoft expectations but at a much lower pace than Windows 10. According to a new report from Windows Central , internal data from the company reveals that the active usage of Windows 11 is over 400 million and is on track to reach 500 million sometime in 2024....

UPDATED 6/28/23: Microsoft is rolling out another set of new features and visual improvements as the “Moment 3” update for Windows 11 22H2 in June 2023, with full availability during the July Patch Tuesday. However, this is a minor update that doesn’t include significant changes. Instead, this is a release meant to improve and bring new functionalities to existing features. For instance, the next feature drop for Windows 11 22H2 will include an updated version of the Taskbar experience with the ability to show seconds in the System Tray clock....

Microsoft is expected to transition to the new Outlook mail app in August. The new app is based on the Outlook.com web app and has a more modern appearance. The old Mail and Calendar apps will be discontinued at the end of 2024. In August, Microsoft plans to switch Windows 11 users to the new Outlook app. After testing the redesigned version of the email client for over a year, the company is ready to change from the legacy Mail app original releases in the Windows 10 era to the new version based on the Outlook....

Windows 11 receives build 22635.2850 in the Beta Channel as update KB5033453. This is a minor update with new improvements for Share and Microsoft Store. The update KB5033453 doesn’t include any known issues. Windows 11 update KB5033453 is now rolling out in the Windows Insider Program Beta Channel. The update introduces some new improvements and fixes for computers with the option to get the latest updates turned on. The update KB5033453 bumps the build number to 22635....