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Windows 10 new Start Menu is absolutely stunning

02/07/2020

Microsoft has unveiled a new Start Menu design that will come in a future version of Windows 10 operating system

After a long wait, Microsoft is ready to bring the new Start menu design to Windows 10, drawing attention to live icons otherwise known as “Live Tiles.” In a blog post, Microsoft says: We are updating the Start menu with a simpler design that removes the solid color backgrounds behind logos in the application list. You can see it before and after in the animation below:

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The software giant hinted that a new change was coming earlier this year and is now available for Windows 10 experimental versions. Essentially reducing the colors on the Start menu icons will simplify it and make it look less chaotic.

Microsoft also comes up with a new menu, when Windows is activated in dark mode.

Along with the Start menu change, the latest build of Windows 10 has some changes to Alt-Tab. All open tabs in Microsoft Edge will appear in Alt-Tab. A confusing change for Microsoft veterans, the company aims to apply it to every app. Some other changes are elements like X in the right corner for the notification panel to delete all of them automatically. Microsoft has also improved the Windows Settings app. The links that sent you to older Windows systems already lead you to the “About” space in Settings.

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Microsoft is releasing the first May 2020 major update to Windows 10

28/05/2020

Known as Windows 10 Version 2004, this update brings some new features to Microsoft’s desktop operating system

After almost a year and a half of testing, Windows 10’s May 2020 update is available for download. Coded Windows 10 Version 2004, this update brings some new features to Microsoft’s desktop operating system.

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Most notable is a new File Explorer, but it can’t be left without mentioning the improved search functionality, support for passwordless connection, and a new Cortana experience.

But the most important at least in our eyes is the Cloud Download option. This option makes Windows 10 reset much easier to a previous configuration. Virtual desktops and DirectX 12 Ultimate have been improved.

To download the new update you need to check if it has been made available to you in Windows Update. Visit Windows Settings> Update & Security> Windows Update> Check for Updates. If it is ready for download you will notice a message “Feature update to Windows 10, version 2004” to appear in the optional updates. Just click “Download and install now” to proceed with its installation.

It will not be available to everyone at the same time and may arrive in a few weeks. Using the Update Assistant you can force the installation of the update before it appears in Windows Update.

We advise you to avoid updating as Windows 10 updates in recent months have had problems that have cost users dearly. Microsoft uses the update phase to address the issues that appear in the first users, thus avoiding a catastrophe for the entire Windows 10 user base that exceeds 900 million.

The next major update to Windows 10 will come in the second half of 2020 and will focus on security updates and minor adjustments instead of new features.

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May 2020 Update: Everything you need to know about the next version of Windows 10

08/05/2020

The update will start rolling out from May 28th

Microsoft will launch a new update to Windows 10, also known as the May 2020 Update, which will include, among other things, new productivity, security, and speed options. The update will start arriving on users from May 28th. Windows 10 is currently installed on more than 1 billion devices worldwide according to Microsoft statistics for March.

Now that support for Windows 7 updates is ended, Microsoft is encouraging users to switch computers to Windows 10 or buy a new one with this operating system. Major updates with new Windows 10 options are sent every 6 months and the most recent was in November 2019. The new update takes between 7 to 17 minutes to install.

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When will be available the May 2020 Update?

For those on the Windows Insider program, the May update is available in the form of an experimental version of almost a year.

The final version is expected to reach developers on May 12 and mass users on May 28. If you want to have premature access, you can join the experimental versions in the Windows Insider Slow Ring program by keeping the Stop Getting Preview Builds option turned on.

What are the new features of May 2020 update we can expect?

The next update to Windows 10 will have a number of changes for users where according to Microsoft are:

#1. Cortana

Microsoft says the Cortana virtual assistant will evolve into a personal productivity assistant that helps you with Microsoft 365 applications. Cortana will be removed from the permanent location on the taskbar so you can move it wherever you want like any other application. Already with Cortana you can create e-mails by saying command in English as “Send an email to” or “Show with emails from.”

#2. Search Home

Users will have access to four quick searches from the Search Home option for access to weather forecasting, headlines, a few stories, and new movies.

#3. Kaomoji

Microsoft has added kaomoji, – like. \ _ ((ツ) _ / ¯ -, to the keyboard.

#4. Virtual Desktops

You can change the name of virtual desktops instead of being labeled as Desktop 1, Desktop 2, etc.

#5. Automatic opening the application

Through this option you can determine that after restarting the device you can automatically open the applications of the Universal Windows Platform.

#6. Bluetooth pairing

The connection of the two Bluetooth devices will be done through notifications so that you do not need to go to the Settings app to complete it as a process.

#7. New tablet and hybrid 2n1 experience

Available to users of experimental versions, when the keyboard is disconnected from a 2n1 device, the continuity of your applications and work will be maintained until that moment without interruption.

Will the old versions of Windows 10 continue to be functional?

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 1809 for Home, Pro, Pro Education editions. While the Pro Education and Pro Workstation versions in November of this year. This update was first launched in October 2018. Enterprise and Education versions will receive support until May 2021.

You can continue to use this version of Windows 10, but losing support from Microsoft means there are no more security updates.

Will we be forced to switch to the May 2020 version?

No. Microsoft recommends this update but it is not mandatory only if you reach the end of the support like Windows 10 1809. Even then you can choose for yourself whether to stay or not. To see what version you have installed you need to go to Settings> System> About and check in Windows Specifications where you find the edition and version number.

If you have the 1903 version launched in May 2019 and want to keep it, you can do so until December 2020 when support ends. And if you have the 1909 version launched in November 2019 then you have until May 2021 to use it safely.

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In a blog post, Panos Panay, chief executive of the Windows and Devices division, spoke about Windows 10X. The operating system introduced at the end of 2019 is designed to work with devices with two screens like Surface Neo which are not yet available.

However, based on the trends that are being applied today, Microsoft decided to backoff from the initiative by staying with laptops and regular 2n1 devices. Panay said Microsoft will focus on implementing Windows 10X for single-screen devices.

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Windows 10 gets the second major update for 2019

15/11/2019

Microsoft has begun sending out the November 2019 Update for all Windows 10 devices. Usually major updates bring new features but the latter is more of a “Service Pack”.

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This means that most of the changes are in the background and an ordinary user will not notice because they are destined for increased stability, performance and much more.

But this does mean that nothing has changed. The biggest differences are in the notification experience in Windows. The November update has an Action Center notification management button that sends you to a space where you can customize the notifications. It’s also enough to place the cursor over a notification and click Settings to permanently silence certain types of notifications from a particular application.

Changes have also been applied to the Start Menu and the Taskbar. You can now hold the cursor over the Start Menu without having to click it and from Taskbar you can add events to the calendar.

Microsoft has improved File Explorer search functionality and uses the same Start Menu engine where you can find files on PCs even on OneDrive.

The November 2019 update has started rolling out but you can get it right away by going to Settings> Update & Security> Windows Update.

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The Windows 10 November Update is now available for download

11/10/2019

The company has previously stated that it is dealing with an old update that focuses on improving performance and quality.

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Very little is said about the new features. The November update will bring features like File Explorer search now searching even in OneDrive online folders and virtual assistants other than Cortana can work with the lock screen on Windows 10.

Also with this version users can create calendar notes from taskbar as well as Microsoft will bring new notification management options. Fortunately this update doesn’t have to be painful to install as Microsoft says it uses technology similar to that of the monthly updates.

This is good news especially after the problems that the October 2018 Update caused after deleting many files from users’ computers. It took two months for the October Update to be reposted and republished. To install this version of Windows 10 you need to register as a Windows Insider.

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Windows 10 brings Android phone calls to computer

09/10/2019

The phone calls feature in Your Phone app on Windows 10 has arrived. Microsoft has released a version of Windows 10 for beta testers in “Fast Ring” which through Your Phone application makes it possible to make computer calls.

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All you need is a phone with Android 7.0 Nougat or more, Your Phone app as well as Bluetooth on your computer.

You can make calls through your contacts or phonebook. If you do not want to receive a call you can reply by text or send a voice message to the caller.

But you have to be ready for anything that doesn’t go into this experimental version of software. Microsoft has warned that older versions of some “anti-cheat” software for games could produce Windows failures.

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Soon you will be able to install Windows 10 from the cloud

02/09/2019

To date, Windows installation requires a local copy or a saved on a computer or an external memory device such as a USB key.

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Soon it may change because Windows will be able to installed from the Internet.

In addition to the new tablet mode, the latest experimental version of Windows 10 for Fast Ring subscribers features a new “Download Windows” option when trying to reset your computer.

A feature available for years on the Mac, you can use the Internet connection to download a new Windows 10 installation from the cloud. So you will no longer need a USB key and space on your computer’s hard drive. But the company said this method will erase everything, including data and applications.

And it should be remembered that this is just an experimental version and you should not blindly trust the fate of the computer to the cloud option. But when it does, it will definitely make life easier for all Windows users.

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New security flaws could affect all versions of Windows, millions of users at risk

14/08/2019

Some major security flaws have affected all versions of Windows since Windows XP. These bugs were made public today, but it took Microsoft 90 days to make the security update.

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It’s turned into a war against time for IT administrators around the world to make sure all Windows devices are up to date before hackers exploit security gaps.

In a report this morning, Google security researcher Tavis Ormandy discovered an critical design flaws in a module that is inside the Windows platform, since Windows XP.

“It has been possible for NT security breach of security limits for almost 20 years, and nobody notices anything,” said Ormandy, who is part of Google’s Zero Project’s elite security team.

In short, the vulnerabilities found allow attackers to remotely control a Window device.

Below is a video showing how an attacker can manage to gain administrative privileges on Windows using Ormandy detection.

What surprises us in this Windows security alert is that it has no CTF access control, leaving an attacker with no administrative privileges, remotely controlling any Windows application, and even the operating system of Windows device.

The second surprise is Microsoft’s slow response to Ormandy’s discovery. According to Google security researcher, it took more than a month for Microsoft to react after it shared its unveil with the software giant.

Well, system administrators around the world have higher expectations for the trillion-dollar company.

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400 million Windows 10 users will be forced by Microsoft to do what they least want

22/07/2019

Windows 10 is not finding a way out of the trouble involved. In recent weeks, Microsoft has issued numerous warnings about the update process in Windows 10. Now the company warned hundreds of millions of users for a “problem” on Windows 10 computers.

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Confirmed by Microsoft, the company has begun to force version 1903 to 1803 users who have tried to avoid it. How many will be the number of people affected? Based on Microsoft official digits, potentially close to 400 million computers.

Should You Be Concerned? Microsoft has released more detailed information about what is expected to happen, saying Windows 10 1803 will no longer be supported by November 12, and the company has started updating the Home and Pro versions.

Having in mind the problems that Windows 10 1903 faced, users would have liked to stay as long as possible in the old version before being forced to pass to the new version. Currently in Windows 10 it is possible that major updates are delayed by 35 days, but this can’t delays what can not be avoided.

Microsoft defends by saying that the company ensures that the devices are supported and secured with monthly updates. On the other hand, the company is failing to produce reliable and stable updates.

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Goodbye to Passwords in Windows 10

12/07/2019

The fight against passwords Microsoft has decided to lead it to a new level. The company launched an experimental version of Windows 10 for the “Fast Ring” insiders, which comes with the password-locking option in the operating system.

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In the “Sign-in” password settings it does not appear at all. To access the computer, you need to use three options: Face Detection with Windows Hello, fingerprint scanner, a PIN code or a physical security key. If you do not have Windows Hello enabled, Microsoft will guide you to its configuration in the next access.

“Make your device passwordless” is only available for a limited number of users currently, and with the passage of the week they will see it. Being in the “Fast Ring” do not be surprised if there is something that does not work with it.

Beyond this function, this experimental Windows 10 build brings the smartphone screen sharing feature through your Phone application to more Surface devices like Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2. Also with this version you can create activities in the calendar application directly from the taskbar.

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Category: Windows

Microsoft has unveiled a new Start Menu design that will come in a future version of Windows 10 operating system

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Known as Windows 10 Version 2004, this update brings some new features to Microsoft’s desktop operating system

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The update will start rolling out from May 28th

When will be available the May 2020 Update?

What are the new features of May 2020 update we can expect?

#1. Cortana

#2. Search Home

#3. Kaomoji

#4. Virtual Desktops

#5. Automatic opening the application

#6. Bluetooth pairing

#7. New tablet and hybrid 2n1 experience

Will the old versions of Windows 10 continue to be functional?

Will we be forced to switch to the May 2020 version?

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