Microsoft took a big gamble with Windows 8. Back in 2012 the tech giant believed that touchscreens were the way we’d all be interacting with our devices, and so overhauled Windows to give it a touch-first design and a Start screen in place of the traditional Start menu — which didn’t go down at all […]
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What Is an “Optional Quality Update” on Windows 10?
On Windows 10, Windows Update may sometimes offer you an “Optional Quality Update.” Unlike other updates, Windows won’t automatically install these—so what exactly are they? Should you install them? Windows Update Won’t Automatically Install These An “optional quality update” is a Windows update that you don’t have to install immediately. These never include security fixes—if an […]
Windows 10 update might be borrowing one of the only good things left in Windows 7
Windows 10 is set to bring back a design feature from the days of Windows 7 when it launches its WinUI 3 update next year. Rounded corners for top-level windows will be making a comeback, representing a change of aesthetic for Microsoft. Up until Windows 8, Microsoft employed the aero effect and rounded corners for all […]
Latest Windows 10 update causes serious problems — what you need to know
This year has not been a good one for Windows 10 updates installing with no problems, and it looks like upgrade woes are far from over with the new KB4586781 cumulative update. Having been pushed out to Windows 10 users in November, the update brings in a suite of security improvements and fixes for Microsoft’s ever-evolving operating […]
Windows 10 update created a major password problem
Microsoft has detailed a temporary fix for a frustrating Windows 10 bug that prevents software from storing account credentials, meaning the user has to re-enter their username and password each time they log-in. The flaw is also said to delete cookies held in web browsers, preventing websites from memorizing credentials and serving bespoke content to the user. First reported in […]
What Is the “Windows Feature Experience Pack” on Windows 10?
Windows 10 now has a strange specification named “Experience.” Standard desktop versions of Windows 10 say you have the “Windows Feature Experience Pack” installed. What does that mean? Microsoft is being secretive as always, but here’s what we know. Another Windows 10 Mystery If you head to Settings > System > About and scroll down […]
12 Ways to Open File Explorer in Windows 10
File Explorer is an essential file management application. Whether your mouse is broken or you just prefer using Command Prompt, there are many ways you can open File Explorer in Windows 10. Click the Taskbar Icon Windows PCs come with certain apps preloaded on the taskbar, including File Explorer; just click the File Explorer icon in the taskbar to […]
Microsoft Offers a “Distraction” with a New Windows 10 Build from the Iron Branch
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20251 (FE_RELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Today’s Insider Preview Build focuses entirely on fixes and improvements and doesn’t bring any new features to the Insiders. Here is the complete changelog of Windows 10 “Iron” Preview Build 20251 We fixed an issue resulting in the background of some dialogs […]
Microsoft to “Reinvigorate” Windows 10 User Experience with a Massive Design Refresh – Internally Calls It Windows 10++
First introduced in 2015, Microsoft hasn’t since given a design overhaul to Windows 10. The company releases two major feature updates every year usually focusing more on small, incremental improvements than drastic changes. With the latest Windows 10 October 2020 Update, version 20H2, Microsoft slightly redesigned the Start menu, making it theme aware. It appears more […]
Windows 10 update will take copy-and-paste to new heights
An upcoming Windows 10 update is set to improve upon the operating system’s Cloud Clipboard facility, allowing users to copy-and-paste text and images across all their devices, new screenshots have confirmed. Released in 2018, the existing feature synchronizes clipboard content across multiple Windows 10 computers attached to the same Microsoft account. For example, users can copy text to the […]