Microsoft has done a useful change to the Windows Sybsystem for Linux (WSL). Starting in Windows 10 build 20246, WSL will now install a Linux distro in addition to the feature itself, so it will get ready INSTANTLY, with no extra actions required from your side.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
PowerToys Preview 0.25 released with tons of fixes
A stable version release of PowerToys is available for download. PowerToys 0.25 focus on stability, accessibility, localization and quality of life improvements. The Video Conference utility is expected to be released next week, it is not included in the current app version.
Edge Dev 88.0.680.1 released with enhanced copy and paste on Mac
This week's Edge Dev release, which is build 88.0.680.1, features a number of improvements. The support for enhanced copy and paste on Mac, and policy management for Startup boost are among them.
Windows 10 Builds 19041.610 and 19042.610 released with KB4580364
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 10 version 20H2, October 2020 Update. The release is notable for delivering plenty of fixes to the OS, along with some new features, such as Meet Now icon in the tasbkar.
Windows 10 Build 20246 is now in the Dev channel
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 20246 to the Dev Channel. The update is now available via Windows Update to Insiders, and it is a build from the FE_RELEASE branch. As a result of the switch to the FE_RELEASE branch, Insiders will notice that some features like the updated emoji picker, redesigned touch keyboard, voice typing, theme-aware splash screens, and others have been removed temporarily.
Add Troubleshooters Toolbar to Taskbar in Windows 10
How to add the Troubleshooters Toolbar to the taskbar in Windows 10
Instead or in addition to the Troubleshooters context menu, you can also have a toolbar in the taskbar that allows directly launching individual Windows troubleshooters in Windows 10. It is very useful for those times when you are figuring out what's wrong with the OS.
Beginning November 5th, 2020, Windows 10 will have a new driver update scenario
Microsoft is redefining manual driver updates. Beginning November 5th, 2020, you will see a clear distinction between automatic and manual updates in Windows Update, following the change in driver servicing Microsoft is currently performing.
Microsoft enables Tab and History Sync in Microsoft Edge
This has finally happened. Microsoft has begun testing the tab and history sync feature in Microsoft Edge. This means that you can easily pick up where you left off by closing Edge on one of your computers and opening it on the other.
Firefox 82.0.2 released today with one more fix
Quickly after Firefox 82.0.1, Mozilla has released Firefox 82.0.2 to the stable branch. The update is available via the standard update delivery channels, so you may already receive it. Version 82.0.2 comes with just one fix.
There will be a major UI overhaul in Windows 10 version 21H2
The UI update project is internally codenamed "Sun Valley"
Microsoft is about to bring major interface changes to Windows 10 in 2021. It is expected to reach consumers in the Windows 10 "Cobalt" release scheduled for the holiday 2021 season, and expected to be Windows 10 version 21H2.
