Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 10 Insider Preview. Windows build 14971 is pushed out for Fast Ring insiders. Let's see what's new in this release.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Get the Canada theme for Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8
Get gorgeous images with Canadian landscapes on your Windows Desktop. The beautiful Canada theme was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Photos app got Windows Ink integration
Microsoft Photos, the built-in app in Windows 10 for viewing and organizing your photos has got support for Windows Ink. The integration was introduced with the recent update of the app.
Third party apps can now ring the alarm even during Quiet Hours in Windows 10
With Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft is changing the policy for third party apps when the Quiet Hours feature is enabled. Earlier, only the built-in Alarm app was allowed to notify the user when Quiet Hours were on. Now the same will be possible for third party Alarm or Calendar apps.
Windows 10 Build 14965 is out for Slow Ring Insiders
Microsoft today released Windows 10 build 14965 to Windows Insiders on the Slow Ring. The same build was recently released for Fast Ring insiders. This build represents the development branch of Windows 10 Creators Update version 1703.
Fix: Chrome does not play important video content
Today, I faced a strange issue with Google Chrome. During my English class, the browser decided to not play a video from BBC's "Learning English" page. This happened in 64-bit Windows 7 running 32-bit Google Chrome. Here is how I was able to solve the issue.
Ink Workspace is getting improved in Windows 10 Creators Update
Ink Workspace is an important part of the Windows 10 operating system for stylus/pen users. It allows them to do a number of activites like sketching, annotations, handwritten notes and so on. It is getting some improvements in the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update.
Cinnamon is getting menus without arrows
Cinnamon is Linux Mint's flagship desktop environment. Started as a Gnome fork, now it is fully independent, but Gnome's roots can still be found in this DE. One of them is the appearance of menus, which will be changed in the next release.
It is possible to use Skype without an account
If you want to make a voice or video call on Skype or start a conversation but don’t want to create an account, here is good news for you. Microsoft now allows you to use Skype without having to register an account.
Skype for Linux Alpha 1.12 comes with hostless group calling
Microsoft has released Skype for Linux Alpha version 1.12. This new application is a completely redesigned Skype version which has nothing common with the previously available Skype 4.3. In this version, the application got improvements for group calls.
