As you may already know, Microsoft recently released Build 18342 of Windows 10. This build is a pre-release version of the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, April 2019 Update, or 19H1. It adds the ability to create and rename a file those name starts with a dot.
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Windows 10 Build 18841 (Skip Ahead)
Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch. Insiders who opted in to Skip Ahead are getting Windows 10 Build 18841. For a specific reason, this build is coming from the 20H1 development branch, and not from 19H2, as was expected. Let's see what's new in this release.
Windows 10 Build 18343 (Fast Ring)
Microsoft today released yet another build from the development branch (the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, April 2019 Update, or 19H1). Windows 10 Build 18343 is released shortly after build 18342, so it comes with a couple of bugfixes only.
Beauty of Britain theme for Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7
Decorate your Desktop with the beautiful views of Great Britain. The Beauty of Britain themepack was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Turn On or Off Sticky Keys in Windows 10
Windows 10 inherits a useful feature from previous versions of the OS. It is called Sticky Keys. When enabled, it will allow you to press and release a modifier key (Shift, Ctrl, or Alt) and then press the next key in the shortcut sequence instead of holding it.
Set Default WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
A default WSL Linux distro is a distro that runs when you issue the "wsl" command without parameters. Also, it opens from the "Open Linux here" context menu command. Today, we will see how to change this distro.
Windows Sandbox Introduces Simple Config Files in Windows 10
Windows Sandbox is an isolated, temporary, desktop environment where you can run untrusted software without the fear of lasting impact to your PC. Windows Sandbox now has support for simple configuration files (.wsb file extension), which provide minimal scripting support. You can use this feature in the latest Windows Insider build 18342.
Microsoft is releasing KB4491101, OS Build 10240.18135
Microsoft is releasing a new cumulative update for the initial Windows 10 version. The patch KB4491101 raises the operating system version to 10240.18135.
Backup and Restore Font Settings in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with TrueType fonts and OpenType fonts installed out-of-the-box. They either have TTF or OTF file extensions. They support scaling and look sharp on modern displays. OpenType is the more modern format, which can support any writing script, has advanced typographic "layout" features which prescribe positioning and replacement of rendered glyphs.
Vivaldi 2.4: Tab Stacks Improvements, Sync Bookmarks Bar (Snapshot 1462.4)
The team behind the Vivaldi browser today released a new snapshot. Build Vivaldi 2.4.1462.4 represent the upcoming version 2.4 of the app. it comes with a number of improvements made to the Tab Stacks and Sync features.
