Microsoft releases a new update for Windows 10 version 1809. The patch KB4505658 wasn't included in the set released on previous Patch Tuesday. It addresses a huge number of issues. Here's the change log.
Category: Windows 10
Change Data Update Speed for Task Manager in Windows 10
How to Change Data Update Speed for Task Manager in Windows 10
Windows 8 and Windows 10 have a new Task Manager app. It looks completely different compared to Windows 7's Task Manager and has different features. It comes with a number of options that can be customized by the user, including its update speed for its graphs and app lists.
Official Game Mod support is coming to Windows 10
It looks like Microsoft is adding the official support for game mods to the Store app. A new folder in the latest Fast Ring indicates that Xbox / Game Pass PC client is receiving this feature.
Microsoft Renames Windows Defender to Microsoft Defender
Windows Defender is the default antivirus app shipped with Windows 10. Earlier versions of Windows like Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista also had it but it was less efficient previously as it only scanned spyware and adware. In Windows 8 and Windows 10, Defender is based on the Microsoft Security Essentials app which offers better protection by adding full blown protection against all kinds of malware. Microsoft is renaming the app Microsoft Defender.
Turn On or Off Narrator Announce Toggle Keys as Typed
How to turn on or off Narrator Announce Toggle Keys as Typed in Windows 10
As you may already know, Narrator is a screen-reading app built into Windows 10. Narrator lets users with vision issues to use PC and complete common tasks. Starting in Windows 10 version 1903 it is possible to make Narrator announce toggle keys (Caps lock, Num lock, Scroll lock) when the keys are turned on or off. Here is how to disable or enable this feature.
Windows 10 Photos app is getting the updated UI and new features
Windows 10 ships with a Photos app which replaced the Windows Photo Viewer and Photo Gallery. Its tile is pinned to the Start menu. It comes with tight integration with Microsoft's very own cloud solution, OneDrive. A new version of the app is out to Skip Ahead Insiders, featuring a new user interface layout.
Windows 10 Build 18941 (20H1, Fast Ring)
Microsoft is releasing a new Windows 10 build from the 20H1 development branch to Insiders in the Fast Ring. This time it is a minor update with a few improvements and fixes announced in the official change log.
The REAL System Requirements for Windows 10
After releasing Windows 10 version 1903, Microsoft has updated the official system requirements for it. Users whose PCs have bare minimal hardware required for installing Windows 10 may have already noticed that the OS is literally unusable because it runs extremely slow. Technically, it will run on minimal requirements but the experience will be bad. Here are the real recommended hardware requirements your device should meet to have an impressive user experience with the latest OS version from Redmond.
19H2 Build 18362.10006 Released to Select Small Group of Insiders
Microsoft is releasing a new update to a small select group of Insiders in the Slow ring. As a reminder, Windows Insiders in the Slow ring who are on the Windows 10 May 2019 Update will be receiving 19H2 via servicing as a Cumulative Update and not a full build update.
Add Reserve Battery Level to Power Options in Windows 10
How to add Reserve Battery Level to Power Options in Windows 10
In Windows 10 you can add the "Reserve Battery Level" option to the Power Options applet of the classic Control Panel. It specifies a percentage of capacity when the reserve battery warning is shown to the user. It is a hidden option that is not visible by default.
