Microsoft is consequentially creating replacements for the classic Control Panel applets in order to get rid of it completely. With each and every major release, more and more classic tools are getting their modern successors that implemented in Settings. With Windows 10 build 20175, Windows 10 has a new replacement for the Disk Management tool.
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Windows 10 Build 19042.421 is out with new Start menu to the Beta Channel (20H2)
Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 build to Insiders on the Beta Channel. Windows 10 Build 19042.421 is notable for bringing the updated Start menu to the Beta Channel (formerly Slow Ring). Edge Tabs in the Alt + Tab dialog, and many other changes that were earlier available in the Dev Channel/Fast Ring.
Enable Microsoft Defender Antivirus Updates over Metered Connections
How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus Updates over Metered Connections
Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender) Antivirus uses security intelligence definitions to detect threats. Windows 10 automatically downloads the most recent intelligence available through Windows Update. When on a metered connection, Defender doesn't check for its signature updates to save your bandwidth. Here's how to change this behavior.
Enable or Disable Site and Search Suggestions in Edge Address Bar
How to Enable or Disable Site and Search Suggestions in Edge Address Bar
As you type in the address bar, Edge sends the information you entered, along with which suggestion you select, position of selection, and other address bar data to your default search provider. This allows the browser to form and show search suggestions in the address bar, along with web sites that match the typed criteria. If you are not happy with this feature, you can disable it. The appropriate option is available in the privacy section of Edge's settings.
Reset a Store App in Windows 10 Using PowerShell
How to Reset a Store App in Windows 10 Using PowerShell
In Windows 10 build 20175, Microsoft simplified the Store app reset procedure to the execution of a single PowerShell cmdlet. This change is very useful for advanced users, and for various automation and maintenance scenarios.
Microsoft has published release schedule for Edge Beta and Stable
Microsoft has published the release schedule for the Chromium-based Edge browser. The document covers release dates for versions up to 89, and covers two channels, Beta and Stable.
Download Enable Defender Updates over Metered Connections in Windows 10
Enable Defender Updates over Metered Connections in Windows 10.
Use these Registry files to enable or disable Microsoft Defender Updates over Metered Connections in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Windows 10 version 2004 is now available for more devices
The roll-out of Windows 10, version 2004, also known as May 2020 Update and '20H1', has reached the next stage. The OS is currently available to users who manually check for updates, and have Windows 10 version 1903, and version 1909 installed. Microsoft identify such users as 'seekers'. Starting today, Microsoft has made version 2004 available for a bigger number of devices.
Download Official ISO Images for Windows 10 Build 20175
Windows 10 Build 20175 (Dev Channel)
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 20175 to the Dev channel (formerly Fast Ring). Windows Insiders with PCs that have AMD processors will be FINALLY able to receive this build. That is great news since the previously released build 20161 started showing expiration warnings for AMD CPU users.
