Microsoft is releasing a set of cumulative updates for supported Windows 10 versions. The patches are available for Windows 10 versions 1903, 1809, 1803, 1709, 1703, 1607, and for the initial release of Windows 10 (build 10240). Here are the key changes.
Category: Windows 10
Microsoft Solves Intel RST Driver Issue, Allows More Users to Get Windows 10 Version 1903
As you may remember, there was an issue with the Intel RST Driver in Windows 10 blocking the upgrade to version 1903 for a huge number of devices. The issue appears to be solved with the latest cumulative update.
Check Android Phone Battery Level in Windows 10 Your Phone App
How to Check Android Phone Battery Level in Your Phone App in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a special app, Your Phone, that allows pairing your Android or iOS smartphone with your desktop computer and browse your phone data on the PC. Starting in Your Phone app version 1.19082.1006.0, you can see the battery level of your paired Android smartphone right in the app.
Add Alternative Calendars to Windows 10 Calendar
How to Add Alternative Calendars to Windows 10 Calendar
Windows 10 has a Calendar app pre-installed out of the box. It is available in the Start menu. Occasionally, it receives updates from the Microsoft Store. It is useful for those who need just a basic calendar app for storing important events, appointments, holidays etc. In addition to your default calendar, you can configure the app to show an extra calendar.
KB4512941 for Windows 10 version 1903 causes an orange screenshot bug
On August 31, Microsoft released a cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1903. It was the patch KB4512941, which is now known to be buggy. The issue it causes is a broken Search/Cortana. Yet another bug has emerged in the update KB4512941 that causes orange screenshots.
Windows 10 Build 18975 (20H1, Fast Ring)
A new build from the 20H1 development branch is out to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. Build 18975 introduces a movable Cortana window, WSL improvements, and Virtual Desktop renaming available to all Insiders!
Windows 10 PowerToys Preview Released with ‘Windows key shortcut guide’ and ‘FancyZones’
Today, Microsoft released the first preview version of Windows 10 PowerToys that includes two tools, Windows key shortcut guide and FancyZones. The source code of the project is also available.
Windows 10 Build 18363.329 (19H2, Release Preview) is now available to all Insiders
Earlier in August, Microsoft released a couple of builds to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview ring. One of them was 19H2 Build 18363.329 from the 19H2 development branch. Initially, it was released to a small subset of users (10%). Microsoft today removed that limitation and made the update available to all the "seekers".
Windows 10 Build 18362.10019 (19H2, Slow Ring)
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 build 18362.10019 to Insiders running the OS version 1903 'May 2019 Update' who have configured their devices to receive the updates from the Slow Ring. The patch replaces two previously released updates, 18362.10014 and 18362.10015.
Specify Work Week Days in Windows 10 Calendar
How to Specify Work Week Days in Windows 10 Calendar
Windows 10 has a Calendar app pre-installed out of the box. It is available in the Start menu. Occasionally, it receives updates from the Microsoft Store. It is useful for those who need just a basic calendar app for storing important events, appointments, holidays etc. It allows specifying what are the work days for the week view. Other days will be hidden. This is quite a useful feature.
