During WinHEC 2016 (Windows Hardware Engineering Conference), Microsoft made the announcement that they are working together with Qualcomm to bring Windows 10 to Snapdragon ARM mobile processors. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors are known for their top of the line performance and cutting edge mobile innovations. What's new about Windows on ARM this time is that it will be possible to run classic Win32 (x86) apps via emulation. This is great news.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Minimal Hardware Requirements for Microsoft VR
As you may already know, Microsoft is bringing their own Virtual Reality (VR) software platform to the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update. The company has released a list of hardware specifications required for VR. Let's see which components a device must have to run the full VR experience.
Windows Defender UWP app in Windows 10 build 14986
Microsoft today released a new build of Windows 10. Insiders on the Fast Ring are getting Windows 10 build 14986, which has plenty of new features. One of them is a new Windows Defender app based on Universal Windows Platform, in addition to its classic/Win32 counterpart.
Change Registry Font in Windows 10 Creators Update
Starting with Windows 10 build 14986, the operating system got a new feature. Now the Registry Editor app allows you to change its font quickly and easily. Let's see how it can be done.
Fixes and known issues in Windows 10 build 14986
Microsoft just released a new build from the Redstone 2 branch. Windows 10 build 14986, which represents the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703), comes with a long list of fixes and known issues. Let's see what has changed.
Windows 10 build 14986 now available for Fast Ring insiders
A new build of the upcoming feature update for Windows 10, known as Creators Update, Redstone 2 or Windows 10 version 1703, has been released for Fast Ring insiders. This build comes with a lot of changes. Let's see what's new in this build.
New security features in Windows 10 Creators Update
Yesterday, Microsoft announced a number of new security features which will be available in Windows 10 Creators Update. These include an improved Windows Defender with Advanced Threat Protection, the same Advanced Threat Protection extended to Office, and Windows Security Center which can manage them. Let's take a look at what these features are.
APK Updates will be much smaller on Android
Google is about to roll out a new technique known as "File-by-File patching", which can reduce the size of app updates from 65% by up to 90%. This will save the user's bandwidth, which is extremely good news for limited data plan users and for lower speed broadband connections as well.
Vivaldi is Getting Page Title Tab Notifications
A new feature was announced by the Vivaldi team for the current snapshot, Vivaldi 1.6.687.3, which represents the upcoming version 1.6 currently under development. It is getting notification badges for the tab bar. Let's see how the Page Title Tab works in Vivaldi 1.6.
Fast Ring Insiders get HDR improvements to Camera app in Windows 10
If you're a Windows Insider on the Fast Ring of Windows 10 Mobile, then the Camera app should be updated for you. A new version of the app is out for Fast Ring Insiders with HDR improvements.
