Category: Windows 10

Today's Patch Tuesday traditionally brings updates for all supported releases of Windows 10. Versions 21h1, 20h2, and 2004 share the KB5004237 update due to their unified code base.  Other Windows release that receive the updates are 1909,1809, 1607, and 1507.

Microsoft has releases a new out of band patch KB5004945 to users running Windows 10 21H1, 20H2 and 2004. After installing it, you will have the following versions: Windows 10 2004 = 19041.1083, 20H2 = 19042.1083 and 21H1 = 19043.1083.

In 2018, Microsoft introduced a new feature called Nearby Share. Similar to Airdrop in iOS and macOS, Nearby Share in Windows 10 allows transferring files between files within the same network. It is a great and somewhat underrated feature that will let you ditch third-party sharing apps and slow USB thumb drives. Being integrated into the OS, Nearby Share ensures the best compatibility with almost any Windows 10 device.

Here is how you can set an animated user profile image in Windows 10 and Windows 11. For example, you can set to a video. While Microsoft officially does not allow using videos or animations as profile images, a simple trick can bypass that limitation.

There are several ways to prevent Windows 10 from going into sleep mode (or sleeping). You can use the built-in tools or one of many third-party alternatives. This article will show you how to prevent Windows 10 from sleeping.

Microsoft today released a new out-of-band patch for Windows 10 21H1, 20H2, and 2004. The same KB5004760 update is now available for all three release, since they share the same code base. The update resolves issues with opening PDF files.

During the Windows 11 event last week, Microsoft did not tell the exact day on which it plans to ship the new operating system to the public. All we got is mere "this holiday" without much detail. Still, some titbits from the official presentation already point at a possible launch day.

One of Microsoft's Windows 11 promo videos that shows the new OS with its redesigned parts reveals a message notification in Microsoft Teams. Stevie Bathiche, one of the Surface engineers at Microsoft, sends Panos Panay a message with the following text: "Good luck today, Panos! Excited to turn it up to 11... can't wait for October!"

A message might hint at a potential Surface event in October 2021, during which Microsoft will unveil new Surface computers running Windows 11 out-of-box. Microsoft can combine two events and launch Windows 11 alongside new devices.

Windows 11, a brand-new operating system from Microsoft, is coming for free this year for all compatible Windows 10 devices. Microsoft has already shared a lot of information about hardware requirements, which, in turn, sparked tremendous confusion among users. According to Microsoft, Windows 11 officially supports computers with 8th gen Intel and 2nd gen AMD CPUs. Another crucial requirement is Trusted Platform Module 2.0 support, or simply TPM 2.0. Many users question the weird spec sheet that renders any computer older than three years old obsolete and unqualified for the upgrade. That is particularly strange, considering that Apple's macOS Monterey supports devices released back in 2013.

You can change Device Usage in Windows 10, an option that defines the device usage pattern. According to your settings, Windows will customize tips and install apps which work best for your tasks.