Windows 10 version 1909, November 2019 Update, is officially available as a free update for compatible devices starting November 12, 2019. This is the eighth feature update rolling out for desktops, laptops, and tablets, but unlike previous versions, this release doesn’t include any significant features or changes. Instead, it’s a minor update to improve the work that Microsoft has done with the May 2019 Update .
Also, similar to the previous release, the November 2019 Update update will be available as an optional update for supported devices. However, depending on the version that you’re using, the update experience will be different. If you’re already running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903 , then the device will receive the new version as a cumulative update through Windows Update, and the installation experience will be similar to those updates you get every month.
Using this new approach, Microsoft hopes the upgrade process will be less intrusive and faster to apply, because it’ll not require full reinstallation.
In the case that your device has an older version (such as the October 2018 Update or April 2018 Update ), then the process to upgrade will require the full reinstallation of Windows 10. If your computer is running a release that is nearing to the end of service, then Windows 10 will eventually try to install the feature update automatically.
Download Windows 10 version 1909, November 2019 Update
Starting on November 12, if you’re running version 1903, you should click the Download and install now button in the Windows Update settings after you get the notification confirming that the update is ready for your device.
If you’re running an older version, then you can either choose to install the new version using the Media Creation Tool to perform an in-place upgrade without losing your files, apps, or settings. Or you can even use the same tool to perform a clean install of the November 2019 Update Update, which can help to resolve previous problems including performance issues. Alternatively, you can also use the Update Assistant or the Windows Update settings to upgrade.
Once you click the install button, your device will reboot, and complete the upgrade process automatically, just like when installing a monthly update. The only difference is that this process will take more time to apply if you’re using a release other than version 1903.
While you can use the Media Creation Tool and Update Assistant to apply version 1909 on your device running version 1903, it’s not necessary, because it’ll simply take more time and you may even run into more issues.
As a reminder, you should be aware that during the early days major releases are known to ship with unknown issues, bugs, and compatibility problems. As a result if you’re planning to wait a little longer, it’s now the time to configure your system to prevent Windows 10 from installing the November 2019 Update update to a later date.
You can download the new semi-annual feature update starting November 12, 2019. If you want to avoid problems during and after the upgrade, you can use this guide with a number of tips for a successful upgrade .
Although, on Windows 10, you can use the Photos app to view and edit pictures, it’s also a great tool to print photos if you prefer a physical copy of a particular moment, which you can then frame and hang or gift a precious memory to someone.
In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to print a picture with the Photos app using the best settings on Windows 10 .
How to print picture using Photos
To print a picture using the best printer settings using the Photos app on Windows 10, make sure the printer is ready, and use these steps:
- Open Photos .
- Select the picture. If you can’t find the image, because it’s not stored in the default location, you can use these steps to add the folder as an additional source.
- Click the Print button from the top-right corner. Photos print option Quick tip: You can right-click the image to select the Print option. Or you can use the Ctrl + P keyboard shortcut.
- Use the “Printer” drop-down menu to select the printer destination. Printer settings on Photos
- Use the “Orientation” drop-down menu to select the option to print the picture in Landscape (horizontal) or Portrait (vertical) mode.
- Use the “Paper size” drop-down menu to select the actual size of the paper available in your printer. For example, Letter , A4 , 4x6in , etc.
- Use the “Paper type” drop-down menu to select the type print paper. For example, Plain Paper , HP Everyday Photo Paper Glossy , etc. You can determine the type of paper from the paper box that you purchased.
- Use the “Photo size” drop-down menu to specify the size of the picture printout. If you’re already selected a paper size, then unless you have a specific reason, you should leave this option in Full page . More settings option on Photos
- Use the “Fit” drop-down menu to select the Shrink to fit option to prevent image from stretching to fill the paper.
- Click the More settings option.
- Under the “Paper and quality” section, use the “Output quality” drop-down menu to select the print quality. If you’re printing a picture, you should consider using the High quality option. Printer picture quality and borders settings
- Under the “Output options” section, use the Borderless printing drop-down menu to decide if the picture should have borders.
- Click the OK button.
- See the preview to confirm the settings.
- Click the Print button.
Once you complete the steps, the printer will begin printing the photo that you specified.
When using the printer options on Windows 10, the settings available may be different per printer model and manufacturer, but the concept is the same regardless the printer.
