Microsoft has introduced the Edge Bar in Edge 98. The Edge Bar is similar to the News and Interests widget that you get access to from the taskbar in Windows 11, but there are some differences. The Edge Bar offers four separate sections: news, Bing, Outlook mail, and LinkedIn. The last three are entirely new […]
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Microsoft Windows is the desktop operating system that has captured the lion’s share of the market for decades thanks to its common availability across a beacon of computers brought out by various manufacturers. With a strong foundation headed by Bill Gates and features such as the famous Start menu, Windows is in a good position to capitalize on progressive web apps and whatever other technological advancements the future demands from a desktop OS.
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Windows Aero Design May Be Returning to Windows 11
Microsoft did away with Windows Aero design after Windows 7; however, during a recent “Windows Wednesday” podcast while detailing what’s new with Power Toys, some developers from the Windows team revealed that some of the Windows Aero design that we knew from Windows Vista and Windows 7 might be on the way back. In particular, […]
Windows 11 22499.1000 Adds ‘Share This Window’ to Taskbar Thumbnail Previews for Teams Calls
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version 22499.1000. This update for Windows Insiders was released on November 10, 2021. In Windows 11 version 22494.1000, Microsoft recently announced the ability to mute and unmute Microsoft Teams calls directly from the taskbar. Microsoft has added another feature that they consider to be an extension […]
Windows 10 KB5007186 Solves Subtitle Woes for Video Apps and Streaming Sites and More
The WIndows 10 operating system has been updated to version KB5007186. This update to Windows 10 version 21H1 was released on November 9, 2021. Windows 10 KB5007186 for Windows 10 version 21H1 is a security update that also includes some quality improvements. According to Microsoft, KB5007186 includes all the improvements from Windows 10 version 2004. […]
Windows 11 22494.1000 Adds Mute/Unmute to Taskbar for Teams Calls
Windows 11 has been updated to version 22494.1000. This update available only to Windows Insiders was released on November 3, 2021. Windows 11 22494.1000 brings a noteworthy new feature, namely the ability to mute and unmute Microsoft Teams calls directly from the taskbar. This is likely to help try to simplify the mute settings as […]
Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version Next (10.0.22478.1012) (KB5007328)
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to build 10.0.22478.1012. This update to the Dev channel was released on October 16, 2021. Build 10.0.22478.1012 is for validating the servicing pipeline and does not contain any fixes, as per the Windows Insider channel. Note that the update text you see within the Settings app may […]
Windows 11 22478.1000 Brings Fluent Design Emojis and More
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version 22478.1000. This Windows Insider Preview build was released on October 14, 2021. The fluent design emojis that were announced in July are now ready to go live for Windows Insiders. These new fluent design emojis are intended for Microsoft 365 and general Windows users to […]
Windows 11 22489.1000 Brings Dedicated Microsoft Account Page to Settings, and More
The WIndows 11 operating system has been updated to version 22489.1000. This Windows Insider Preview build was released on October 27, 2021. Windows 11 22489.1000 brings a new page to the Settings app for your Microsoft account information. By navigating to Settings > Account, you are greeted with a new Your Microsoft account heading, where […]
Windows 11 Insider Preview 22471.1000 Renames ‘TabletInputService’ and More
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version 22471.1000. This Insider Preview update to the Dev channel on October 4, 2021. Windows 11 Insider Preview 22471.1000 comes with one major change: Microsoft has renamed TabletInputService to TextInputManagementService since they feel it needs to be better branded to more accurately represent what the task […]
Windows 11 Insider Preview 22468.1000 Adds Option to Turn Off Recent Searches and More
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version 22468.1000. This Insider Preview update rolled out to the Dev channel on September 29, 2021. Windows 11 build 22468.1000 comes with two changes: VPN settings now have more statistics regarding the connection, and Microsoft has added an option to turn off recent searches when the […]
Windows 11 22000.168 Adds Multiple Language Support to Teams and More
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to build Build 22000.168. This update to the Dev channel was released on August 27, 2021. Windows 11 22000.168 comes with two new feature changes and fixes to the search field, Settings app, Widgets section, and chat in Microsoft Teams. The first feature change is regarding added […]
Windows 11 KB5005189 Brings Spotify Integration to Focus Sessions
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version KB5005189. This update to the Dev channel was released on August 20, 2021. Windows 11 KB5005189 comes with two new feature changes and one fix. The Clock app has received a significant update and changes are coming to the way you see Windows Update time […]
iTunes 12.11.4 for Windows Brings 2 Security Fixes and Extra Device Support
iTunes 12.11.4 was released for Windows on August 9, 2021. iTunes 12.11.4 comes with two security fixes. And according to the installtion dialog box, has also added suport for more devices. Apple has listed the security fixes as the following: ImageIO Available for: Windows 10 and later Impact: processing a maliciously crafted image may lead […]
Windows 11 KB5005190 Brings Updated Snipping Tool, Calculator, and More
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version KB5005190. This update to the Dev channel was released on August 13, 2021. Windows 11 KB5005190 comes with seven improvements and two new features. Of the seven improvements, two are standouts: the integration of a Microsoft Teams chat bar and several Windows 11 default apps […]
Windows 11 KB5005188 Updates File Explorer’s Context Menu and More
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version KB5005188. This update to the Dev channel was released on August 6, 2021. Windows 11 KB5005188 is the fifth cumulative update for Windows 11 RTM Build 22000 and brings with it brings several improvements over the previous Windows version. Windows 11 KB5005188 has updated the […]
Windows 11 KB5004342 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version KB5004342. This update to the Windows Insider Dev channel was released on July 22, 2021. Microsoft has not provided any release notes for this update. We will update the article if we get any more information. Some users have reported having problems getting the update […]
Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.22000.51 Release
Windows 11 has been updated to version 10.0.22000.51. This update to the Insider Preview channel was released on June 28, 2021. Insider Preview 10.0.22000.51 is one of the last Windows 11 preview builds that will be available before Windows 11 is officially released. Insider Preview 10.0.22000.51 comes with lots of changes. When Microsoft announced this […]
Windows 10 KB5004296 Fixes Gaming Services for Desktop and More
The Windows 10 operating system has been updated to version KB5004296. This update was released on July 29, 2021. The KB5004296 update brings better gaming services, an update to Input Method Editor (IME), updated sounds so gaming aspects are not too loud, updated power plans for Game Mode, and better VPN connections. In previous Windows […]
Windows 11 KB5004252 Brings Entertainment Widget and More
The Windows 10 operating system has been updated to version KB5004252. This update was released on July 15, 2021. The update comes with three main changes, which includes a new entertainment widget, context menus are updated with acrylic material, and the taskbar previews have been updated to better suit the new visual design of Windows […]
Windows 10 KB5004237 Updates Username and Passwords, More
The Windows 10 operating system has been updated to version KB5004237. This update began rolling out on July 13, 2021. The update comes with three main features which includes updates to verifying usernames and passwords, updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations, and updates an issue that might make printing to certain printers […]
NVIDIA – Display – 27.21.14.6275 for Windows 11
An update for the NVIDIA graphics driver with build number 27.21.14.6275 is now rolling out to Windows Update in Windows 11. This update is ensuring NVIDIA drivers are updated to be compatible with Windows 11. So if you have recently updated to Windows 11, you should install this driver to ensure your gaming and other […]
Windows 11 KB5004745 Adds Search Field to Start Menu
Windows 11 Build 22000.65 (KB5004745) is now rolling out to Windows Insiders who are signed up to the Dev channel. Windows 11 build KB5004745 is the second update so far for Windows 11, so some significant changes are being made, as you would expect because Windows developers are still getting lots of feedback on all […]
Cumulative Update for Windows 11 (10.0.22000.100) (KB5004300)
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to build 10.0.22000.100. This update to the Dev channel was released on July 23, 2021. Windows 11 build 10.0.22000.100 is the fourth public beta release of Windows 11. It comes with some improvements, but there are no major features included in this build. Windows 11 build 10.0.22000.100 […]
KB5003537: Cumulative Update Windows 10 Version 21H1 (2021-06)
Windows 10 Version 21H1 Cumulative Update KB5003537 for NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 is rolling out now. It comes with several quality and reliability updates which can be read below. The quality and reliability improvements included in this update: WPF: Addresses an issue affecting a DataGrid contained in an outer ScrollViewer. Addresses a crash due […]
KB5003637: Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H1
A new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H1 (KB5003637) is rolling out. This Cumulative Update started rolling out on June 8. The KB5003637 update comes with improved security for input devices, improved Windows OLE (compound documents) security, updates for verifying the username and passwords, improved security for when Windows performs basic operations, and updates […]
KB5003254: Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10 Version 21H1
A new Cumulative Update is rolling out for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8. This .NET framework update is rolling out on Windows 10 Version 21H1 computers starting from June 8. Microsoft has provided an official changelog for this KB5003254 update which can be read below. The following quality and reliability improvements are included in the […]
Windows 10 Cumulative Update Build 21390.1000 (KB5004071) Tests More Servicing Pipeline
Windows 10 has released Cumulative Update Build 21390.1000 (KB5004071). This specific update doesn’t bring any new features. Instead, it’s said to be testing the servicing pipeline once again. Testing the servicing pipeline has been happening a lot lately and apparently it’s going to become a regular thing, at least for a little while, citing a […]
Windows Terminal Preview 1.9 Released with Quake Mode, Cascadia Code Updates, More
Windows Terminal Preview 1.9 has been released. It comes with a new Quake mode, Cascadia Code updates, Arabic and Hebrew characters, Settings UI updates, the ability to add new profiles, a profile appearance preview window, and other miscellaneous improvements. You can set the Windows Terminal to be the default terminal emulator in Windows 10. The […]
Windows 10 Insider Preview 21390.1 Adds New Fluent Design icons to Task Manager and MSI Installers
The Windows 10 Insider Preview 21390.1 is rolling out now. It brings two new fluent design icons: one for the Task Manager and the other for MSI installers. You can see what they look like below. Additionally, this preview build makes it possible for you to use the Windows Terminal Preview as the default emulator. […]
Windows 10 Insider Preview 21387.1 Retired Internet Explorer 11
Windows 10 Insider Preview is rolling out now. This is a significant update that brings not only fixes but some changes and improvements as well. There are also a number of known issues already that will be fixed in future updates. The most notable change in this update is the retirement of the Internet Explorer […]