It is now possible to change Default Terminal Application in Windows 10. The appropriate option is available starting in build 21390 and Windows Terminal 1.9, which can now be set as the default host for console apps in Windows.
Category: Windows 10
Download Task Manager and MSI icons from Windows 10 build 21390
With yesterday's release of Windows 10 build 21390, Microsoft introduced a couple of new Fluent icons in the OS. The Task Manager app, and MSI files have got modern icons. Interested users can download them now to apply to the existing (non-Insider) installations.
Windows 10 Build 21390 released with a new Task Manager icon
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21390 to Insiders in the Dev Channel. According to the announcement, it now comes with new icons for the Task Manager and MSI installer files. Also, it allows setting Windows Terminal as your default console.
KB5003214 Preview released for Windows 10 2004, 20H2, and 21H1
Microsoft today released a new optional update KB5003214 for Windows 10 version 2004 and its successors, Windows 10 version 20H2 and version 21H1. Being a preview "C" update of May 2021, it allows users and system administrators to see the changes and fixes before the land in the production branch with June 2021 cumulative updates.
Windows Terminal 1.9 preview released with Quake Mode, stable version 1.8 is also available
Here are great news from the Windows Terminal camp. Microsoft released two versions of its modern Terminal app. Version 1.8 is available in the stable branch with general improvements and fixes. Windows Terminal Preview hits version 1.9, which now comes with a brand new feature - Quake Mode.
Add Open in Windows Terminal Cascading Context Menu in Windows 10
You can add Open in Windows Terminal cascading context menu to Windows 10 File Explorer which will allow you to open the app with one of the available profiles with one click. This addition is a really convenient way to launch Windows Terminal.
New Group Policies in Windows 10 version 21H2
There are seven new group policies in Windows 10 version 21H2 that Microsoft is about to add to Windows this fall. The Redmond software giant is expected to issue Windows 10 21H2 as a major feature update with a redesigned UI and new features.
How to Open the People app in Windows 10
With recent updates, it is now harder to open the People app in Windows 10 directly. It doesn't appear in the Start menu and in the Windows Search after January 29, 2021. Anyway, the operating system retains a number of methods to launch it. Let's review them.
Windows 10 21H2 Build 19044 references found in KB5003214 Preview update
A few days ago, Microsoft released cumulative update KB5003214 Preview for Windows 10 versions 2004, 20H2 and 21H1, which brought a lot of changes and fixes. However, most interesting things were not announced and aren't visible after installing the patch. The CAB file contains references to the upcoming Windows 10, version 21H2.
Windows 10 touch keyboard is to receive themes support
The next major update for Windows 10, due to release in the second half of this year, will bring tons of new features to the touch keyboard. Windows Insiders can already test some of those improvements, such as GIF support, the updated emoji panel, enhanced visuals, etc. Speaking of visuals, it looks like Microsoft has a few more personalization options coming soon to Windows Insiders.
