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The good news with Windows 10 Mobile build 10536 is that Microsoft has finally fixed mobile hotspot and the quiet hours feature. In addition, the new build includes a number of new tweaks and performance enhancements, and there is also a USB EEM option in the developer options area. Microsoft was planning to roll out build 10536 to Insiders on Friday, September 11, 2015, but according to the company there is a bug that will prevent users from upgrading on later build releases, as such the company decided that it would be best to wait until the issue is resolved before pushing the operating system to Insiders....

The header includes personal information about the user, alongside status for Windows Update, Microsoft rewards, and Your Phone feature, which is a design very similar to the visuals that you’ll find today in the Microsoft account online. Although there’s a chance of these improvements to ship with the next version of Windows 10, currently it’s only an A/B test for a select number of testers. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied....

On a new video published from WinBeta shows that Microsoft is tweaking Task View with a new user interface and new functionality that makes it easier to manage and move between virtual desktops. Now invoking Task View shows a refined UI with the button to create a new desktop on the right side of the screen, and each new desktop you create will appear with a name (e.g., Desktop 1, Desktop 2, etc....

Also, Microsoft is releasing update KB4091663 for devices still on Windows 10 version 1703, and update KB4091664 for those running Windows 10 version 1607. The KB4093836 notes that the updates KB4090007, KB4091663, KB4091664 are available as standalone patches through the Microsoft Update Catalog website (not via Windows Update) for computer running Windows 10 version 1709, version 1703, and version 1607 respectively. Additionally, Microsoft explains that is expanding coverage to mitigate the Meltdown vulnerability for the 32-bit version of Windows 8....

KB4512941 bumps the version number to build 18362.329, and according to the company fixes issue that prevents certain games from using Spatial Audio. Addresses problem that fails to provide a cursor when you select a text input box using touch. It also fixes issue that may cause the name of an unsupported application to appear as default text (such as “ms-resource:AppName/Text”) in the Start menu after an upgrade. And improves experience and app compatibility so that more Win32 apps will work with Windows Mixed Reality....

KB4594440 bumps the version number to build 19041.631 and 19042.631 for version 2004 and 20H2 respectively, and according to the company, fixes authentication and renewal issues for Kerberos ticket after installing the update KB4586781. Update KB4594440 for Windows 10 Microsoft has announced the KB4594440 update in the Windows support site. If you’re already running the Windows 10 October 2020 Update or May 2020 Update, this update fixes problems with Kerberos authentication related to the PerformTicketSignature registry subkey value in CVE-2020-17049, which was a part of the update KB4586781 released on November 10, 2020....

According to the Microsoft support site, the update KB5001330 bumps the version number to build 19041.928 and 19042.928 for version 2004 and 20H2, and it addresses four specific problems. In addition, the company is also pushing updates for older versions, including Windows 10 version 1909, 1809, 1803, 1607, and 1507. Update KB5001330 for Windows 10 20H2 and 2004 Update for older versions of Windows 10 Uninstall Windows 10 update KB5001330 to fix problems Download March 2021 update for Windows 10...

The new cumulative update is described as KB3118754 and according to the Microsoft notes, it includes improvements to enhance the functionality of the operating system. In the first cumulative update for the new version, it’s interesting to see that Microsoft now refers the operating system as “Windows 10 Version 1511”, instead of simply calling it: Windows 10. Also, users will note that the build number for the operating system has jumped from build 10586....

According to the official Windows 10 health dashboard page (via @WindowsUpdate and ZDnet), Microsoft is now increasing the number of devices that will be offered the May 2020 Update. While the new version should now be available for more users, the company still limiting the release to only devices running version 1909 and 1903. However, the new announcement indicates that more systems, including Surface devices and from other popular brands (such as HP, Asus, Dell, Acer, Lenovo and others) should now be able to receive version 2004 when using the Check for updates button in the Windows Update settings page....

The Notepad update brings a new design that matches the style of Windows 11 with rounded corners, mica material, and dark mode support. The new version of the Media Player app will introduce a new design rounded corners, mica material, and support for the dark and light color system modes. The app is very basic with audio and video playback support, and it will replace the Groove Music app. You can also create playlists, and there’s support for album art and artist information....

Now, it appears that the integration will arrive sooner than expected, at least to Insiders. As spotted by Windows Latest, the Windows Subsystem for Android has appeared in the Microsoft Store as an app for Windows 11 build 22000 or newer. You can actually install the integration as an app from the Microsoft Store, but it’s only a placeholder at this time that doesn’t do anything. However, it shows that the feature may arrive as an optional install and not through a feature update, reveals that devices will need at least 8GB of RAM, and confirms that it may come soon to Insiders....

For those unfamiliar, MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container) is an open standard free container that is popularly use on high-definition videos. In particular MKV files are heavy popular on pirated copies of movies and TV shows through file sharing sites and Bit Torrent. Nevertheless, there are many legitimate reasons for Microsoft to add native support to Windows. Up until now users had to install the codec or download a piece of software like VLC to play MKV files, but with the new video app update, Microsoft is pushing one more element to make the Windows experience more seamless between screens and versions of the operating system....

Reddit user Costco_Law_Degree was concerned that Surface Pro has a “very high resolution” and it has to scale to 150% to make the desktop usable. Now because Windows 8 currently does not allow to run different scaling sizes using external monitors, this could cause some issues for users wanting to use the display default 100% scale setting in an external monitor. This is a valid point as many users are thinking on buying Surface with Windows 8 Pro as their primary machine connected to an external monitor....

It shouldn’t come to anyone surprise Google’s timing to partner with VMWare to bring traditional Windows applications to Chromebooks, as this is a great opportunity for the company to take advantage of Microsoft ending Windows XP support in April, an operating system that still very actively in use by many companies and many companies are still ignoring Windows 8. Basically once everything is in place, users will see and access Windows apps as if they were installed on a Chrombook....

There is no doubt that Windows XP will be missed. This was perhaps the most successful operating system ever released by Microsoft. Launched on October 25, 2001, Windows XP was a stable, very user-friendly operating system that rarely crashed — when well setup, of course. Through the lifetime, Windows XP received three Service Packs. The last one was released in May 2008, mainstream support that ended back in April 14, 2009, with the end of extended support on April 8, 2014....

The update with support for Discord voice chat is available for Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S. If you want to try the integration, you must enroll the console in the Xbox Insider Program. After that, You need to link your Xbox and Discord accounts, connect the Discord voice call with the mobile app, and transfer the call to the console. Since there’s no dedicated Discord app, integrating this feature is perhaps the most complicated process....

On Xbox One and Xbox Series X (S), throughout April 2022, members will get Another Sight ($29.99 ERP). And from April 16 through May 15, Hue ($14.99 ERP) will be available at no extra cost. On Xbox 360, Outpost Kaloki X ($9.99 ERP) will be free until April 15. Finally, on April 16 and through the end of the month, MX vs ATV Alive ($19.99 ERP) will also be available for free....

As always, you can play all the Xbox 360 games on Xbox One using Backward Compatibility. On Xbox One, throughout the month of May, Xbox Live Gold members can download Super Mega Baseball 2 ($29.99 ERP) for free. Also, from May 16 through June 15, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN ($19.99 ERP) will be available for download at no extra cost. On Xbox 360, Sega Vintage Collection: Streets of Rage ($9....

The Xbox Chatpad was a highly requested accessory from the community and with it, you can easily type a message, enter codes or passwords. You also get audio controls on the sides, a standard audio jack, and the accessory has a mono headset built-in microphone as well. In addition, the Xbox Chatpad comes with two programmable keys next to the space bar, one on each side, which you can use to take screenshots and recording game clips....

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