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Unlike the previous release, Windows 10 Mobile build 14327 is a minor update that includes only one new feature, but it also expands Cortana to more regions, and fixes a good number of bugs. Messaging everywhere preview The most significant feature with build 14327 is addition of the first preview for Messaging everywhere, which is a new feature on the Messaging app that allows users to send and receive text messages from your phone directly from your Windows 10 computer....

KB4490481 bumps the version number to build 17763.404, and it fixes problem with audio devices, apps, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, time zone, graphics, USB cameras, authentication, memory leak, data decryption, and a lot more. Windows 10 update KB4490481 for version 1809 Microsoft has announced KB4490481 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “April 2, 2019—KB4490481 (OS Build 17763.404)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 October 2018 Update on your device, this update will address these problems:...

KB4586819 bumps the version number to build 18362.1237 and 18363.1237 for version 1909 and 1903 respectively, and according to the changelog, fixes opening Microsoft Edge in the background issue, problems with USB 3.0 hubs, issue with spatial audio stopping on games, and address quality issues of Windows Mixed Reality headsets. In addition to the update KB4586819, the software giant is also releasing previews of the quality fixes and improvements coming for version 1809....

One of the great features introduced in Windows 8 was the ability to use a Microsoft Account to create a local profile on all your devices, which will allow you to roam PC settings, such as theme, web browsing, passwords, ease of access, languages preferences, and Windows settings across devices. However, many users liked that Windows Store apps will also sync across devices, they wouldn’t install automatically, but they appeared in “All apps” or in the Start screen, then a simple click or tap would install app....

This video is not meant to be a full review of the upcoming Sun Valley update for Windows. Instead, it is a recap of the new improvements that Microsoft has made known through the Insider builds in the Dev Channel. Some of which include new iconography for File Explorer, Settings, and other parts of the system. An updated version of the Start menu with better organization for tools and a new power option....

Although the “ms-settings” commands are not requirements to use Windows 11, they are important for developers who may need to integrate their apps with the Settings app, and technical users may want to use these URIs to open specific settings pages quickly from the Run command, File Explorer, PowerShell, or Command Prompt. This guide will show you every command to open settings pages on Windows 11. Open Settings pages with ms-settings commands on Windows 11 To open Settings pages with “ms-settings” commands on Windows 11, use these steps: You can also run the command from the File Explorer address bar or Command Prompt or PowerShell....

The update KB5016691 bumps the version number to build 22000.918, and according to the official changes (Release Preview Channel announcement), this release brings the ability for administrators to install languages remotely, enables file compression for Server Message Block (SMB), and improves Microsoft Defender detection of ransomware and advanced attacks. In addition, the non-security update also packs a slew of other fixes and improvements for the original release of Windows 11....

Pluton is a security chip that Microsoft introduced back in 2020 to improve the security of devices based on the security already available on Xbox and Azure Sphere devices. However, it’s not a standalone silicon. Instead, it’s a new chip that integrates inside a processor (in this case on the Ryzen 6000 Series mobile processors) to replace the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). The idea with Pluton is to tightly integrate hardware and software to eliminate new and future attacks, such as those we’ve seen with the Spectre and Meltdown hardware security flaws....

A few screenshots of the new PC Manager app made their way to the internet (via @ALumia_Italia), revealing an early look at the interface and features. The design is similar to the Microsoft Defender app for Windows 11 and mobile devices, indicating that the PC Manager will be another app as part of the Microsoft 365 subscription. The app’s main page shows your computer’s memory usage and temporary files with a “Boost” button....

During the conference Microsoft talked about features, such as tweaks to improve app switching by showing running apps in the taskbar and the ability to pin modern apps to the taskbar. The addition of a new black title bar on Metro apps with the option to close and minimize. The addition of a new power options menu and search button on the Start screen — features we’ve already seen in leaks....

In a new tweet WZor, a very reliable source for leaking Microsoft information, notes the latest Windows 8.1 Update 1 build as 6.3.9600.16596.WINBLUES14_GDR_LEAN.140114-0237. Here is the original tweet: — 🔮WZor👁️ (@WZorNET) January 21, 2014 The new leaked screenshots for Update 1 (or GDR1) show the current development of Windows 8.1 Pro, though the promised Start menu isn’t in this build either. However there is something really interesting worth noting, a few of the screenshots show that users will able to pin modern Windows 8 apps into the desktop’s taskbar (something you currently can’t do in Windows 8....

It seems that Microsoft have finally realized that the money isn’t in Windows itself, instead the money is on making the operating system freely available allowing cloud services be more easily accessible to everyone, while boosting Windows 9 adoption by many folds. It only makes sense, this new strategy will help the company to reduce the market of obsolete software such as Windows XP and other previous version of the operating system like Windows Vista, which wasn’t the best and hasn’t been well received by customers, and the beloved Windows 7, which still rolling strong....

Like in Windows Phone, Storage Sense for Windows 9 is a feature to manage the storage (USB drive, SD card, etc.) inside the operating system through the PC settings. The screenshots also show a basic set of options, but of course this still a work in progress, at the present time we can see two sections “Storage Overview” that shows what data is filling up your storage devices. And, perhaps the most important section, the “Default save locations”, this is a new area that allows very easily to set an external drive as the default location to save your music, pictures, and videos....

As always, two of the games are for Xbox One and the other two are Xbox 360 titles, but you can play them all on your Xbox One using Backwards Compatibility. On Xbox One, throughout the entire month of April 2020, Xbox Live Gold members can download Project CARS 2 ($59.99 ERP) for free. Also, from April 16 through May 15, Knights of Pen and Paper Bundle ($22.49 ERP) will be available at no extra cost....

As always, two of the games are for Xbox One and the other two are Xbox 360 titles, but you can play them all on your Xbox One using Backwards Compatibility. On Xbox One, throughout the month of August 2019, Xbox Live Gold members can download Gears of War 4 ($29.99 ERP) for free. Also, from August 16 through September 15, Forza Motorsport 6 ($29.99 ERP) will be available for download at no extra cost....

The event took place at the Best Buy Theater in New York City, but the company also bought a good amount of video billboards across Times Square that helped the world notice the console release and two trucks on the side of the street provided Xbox One systems demoing Forza 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, and Killer Instinct for anyone who wanted to stop by and play. Exploring around the event I was lucky to meet and talk to various of the Microsoft guys behind the Xbox team, including Larry Hryb (also known as Major Nelson on Twitter), Marc Whitten and Yusuf Mehdi....

One particular detail that stood out is the fact that Xbox One runs three separate operating systems and one of them is Windows. Also Microsoft showed how the console’s dashboard matches the Windows 8 and Windows Phone user interface. This clearly shows how the company is unifying all experiences into one interface (Windows 8). SEE ALSO: A closer look of Xbox One, controller and Kinect 2 (Photos) The break down Xbox One runs Windows Now, let’s talk for a second about the three OSes deal, because it can be confusing, so let me explain....

With the Xbox One Streaming app you can stream any Xbox One and Xbox 360 (via Backward Compatibility) games using one of the three virtual environments on a massive virtual screen. The only thing you need is an Oculus Rift connected to your Windows 10 computer and Xbox One console in the same network. You can even select to stream games from different consoles, but again if they’re in the same network....

As the name implies, the Xbox Wireless Adapter let you connect your Xbox One Wireless Controller to any Windows 10 PC, laptop, and tablet. The adapter is plug-and-play, so you should be able to simply connect it to any USB 2.0 or 3.0 to experience the same Xbox One controller functionality in your Windows 10 device without having to use a micro USB cable. Perhaps, one of the most interesting feature is that you don’t need a different adapter for each controller you want to connect to your computer....

In the second day of BUILD Windows conference in California, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer took the stage to talk about the reaction to Windows 8. The numbers show how much interest there is for the upcoming operating system from Microsoft code named Windows 8. Microsoft’s first released video Building Windows 8 has over 6 million views in YouTube since the first day (June 1st). Microsoft’s CEO also talked about the reaction of blogs around the web and media....