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.
Category: Windows 10
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.
New Cortana – Beta app is now available for Insiders on Microsoft Store
As you may remember, Windows 10 Build 18922 includes a new, hidden version of Cortana. Recently, it made its first appearance on the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft is Pushing Windows 10 Version 1903 on 1803 Users
Microsoft has started releasing Windows 10 version 1903 to users running Windows 10 version 1803, which will reach the end of support after November 12, 2019.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10, July 16, 2019
Microsoft is releasing a set of cumulative updates for supported Windows 10 versions. The updates do not add new features to the OS, instead they fix various security and reliability issues and add improvements to existing features.
