Microsoft is releasing a new build from the development branch. Insiders who opted in to Skip Ahead are getting Windows 10 Build 18850. 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.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Add Secure Delete Recycle Bin Context Menu in Windows 10
Windows has a special location called Recycle Bin where deleted files and folders are stored
temporarily, so the user has a choice to restore accidentally deleted stuff or remove it permanently. However, files delete from the Recycle Bin can be easily recovered. Windows only marks the file as deleted, but physically the files stay on the hard drive until they are overwritten by new data. Here's how to add a special 'Secure Delete' context menu entry to the Recycle Bin right-click menu to securely erase its contents.
Update and Upgrade WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
The ability to run Linux natively in Windows 10 is provided by the WSL feature. Windows 10 does not automatically update or upgrade the packages in a distro installed in WSL. This is a task that a WSL Linux user need to perform himself.
Skype Insider Preview 8.41.76.43: Merge an incoming call into an ongoing call
Microsoft released yet another update to the Skype Insider Preview app. Skype 8.41.76.43 is out for Windows. It allows merging an incoming call into an ongoing call. This was one of the most requested features from Skype users.
Download Secure Delete Recycle Bin Context Menu
Secure Delete Recycle Bin Context Menu.
Use these Registry files to add or remove the Secure delete Recycle Bin context menu entry in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Don't forget to download SDelete.exe as described here: Add Secure Delete Recycle Bin Context Menu in Windows 10
Winaero Tweaker 0.14 is out
Winaero Tweaker 0.14 is here. I am happy to announce that this release features a number of usability improvements and bug fixes. Also, it comes with 16 new features. The installer now supports silent setup options which are useful for deployment and unattended installations.
Winaero Tweaker
Winaero Tweaker is a free app for all versions of Windows that lets you adjust (i.e. tweak) hidden secret settings that Microsoft does not let you adjust from the user interface. In addition, it allows you to add extra value to existing Windows apps and tools with advanced context menus, options, and handy commands.
It is a powerful system utility that supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 and includes hundreds of settings. It also includes many options that were earlier available exclusively in my standalone applications.
Features | Screenshots | Version history | EULA
💡 Besides Winaero Tweaker, there are a number of other useful freeware tools created by Winaero. Check them out here: Winaero apps.
Windows Server Preview Build 18346
Microsoft is releasing a new Insider Preview of Windows Server. Build 18346 represents a release in the Windows Server vNext Semi-Annual Channel.
Windows 10 Build 18343 Official ISO Images
Microsoft today released the official ISO images for Windows 10 Build 18343, which represents Windows 10 codename "19H1", the upcoming feature update, also known as version 1903, or April 2019 Update.
Windows 10 Build 18351 (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 18351 comes with a number of fixes and improvements. It doesn't include any new feature.
