Category: Windows 10

Microsoft has announced free updates for Windows 10 users for one year, part of the Extended Support Updates (ESU) program. The updates will be available until October 2026, but under one condition: The user must set up synchronization of system settings with their Microsoft account with the Windows Backup application.

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 19045.6029 to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. It applies to version 22H2 and became available via the KB5061087 patch. This update brings several improvements, including updated COSA profiles for mobile operators, fixes for COM activation errors, and an upgraded cURL tool. It introduces enhanced app defaults for EEA users, improved Start Menu reliability, and better handling of language packs and FOD packages. Additional fixes include resolution of scanning issues with USB printers, version display inaccuracies in Settings, and system crashes affecting Kiosk devices and SMB shares.

The KDE project has published a statement on its website that warns Windows 10 PC users about end of support. The message states that their computers could soon become junk unless they install a Linux distribution. Obviously, they recommend the default KDE Plasma desktop environment. Distros that run it out of the box are Kubuntu, Fedora KDE Spin, openSUSE, and KDE Neon. But as KDE points out, Plasma isn't your only option. There are other desktop environments, too, like GNOME, Xfce, and Cinnamon.

Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5912 (KB5058481) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update introduces several new features and improvements across various areas of the operating system. Below is a detailed breakdown of the changes.

An online resource called End of 10 has been launched to inform users that their old Windows 10 PCs do not need to be thrown away, as they can continue to be used for many years to come with the OS based on available free GNU/Linux solutions.

Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 10 users. The patch KB5055612 applies to Windows 10, version 22H2, the last supported one, and raises the OS version to Build 19045.5796. It only includes quality of life improvements, which are as follows.

Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5794 (KB5055612) to the Release Preview Channel. This update is now available for Insiders running Windows 10, version 22H2, bringing a few fixes and improvements designed to enhance both performance and security.

The Redmonf firm is ending support for Surface Hub and Surface Hub 2S on October 14, 2025. In addition, Windows UWP Map controls and Windows Maps Platform API have become deprecated since April 8, 2025.

Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.

In addition to a preview update for Windows 11, Microsoft today ships KB5053643 to Windows 10 users. The patch is optional, and comes with a small number of fixes and improvements.