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.
Category: Windows 10
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.
Linux Mint 19.3 is scheduled for Christmas, here are some improvements it will get
Shortly after the Linux Mint 19.2 release, the team behind the popular Linux distro has revealed their plans for the upcoming Linux Mint 19.3 version. It is planed to be released on Christmas, sporting a number of improvements made to language settings, HiDPI support, better system tray icons, and more.
Change Keyboard Repeat Delay and Rate in Windows 10
How to Change Keyboard Character Repeat Delay and Rate in Windows 10
The repeat delay and the character repeat rate are two important parameters of the hardware keyboard. Using them, the user can make typing more comfortable. Let's review them.
Windows 10 Official ISO Images for Build 18970 (20H1) and Build 18363.327 (19H2)
As you may remember, Microsoft is now providing Windows 10 ISOs for both Fast and Slow Rings. The company today made available new ISO images for Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18970 which was recently released to Insiders in the Fast Ring. Also, there is the first 19H2 ISO image available for download.
Microsoft investigates Windows 10 KB4512941 high CPU usage by SearchUI.exe
Last Friday, Microsoft released an optional cumulative update to users of Windows 10 version 1903 'May 2019 Update', which is build 18362.329. After installing the update, a lot of users have been reporting about high CPU usage by Cortana and SearchUI.exe. Microsoft has finally confirmed the issue and is about to ship a fix in an upcoming release.
