In the upcoming Windows 10 version, currently referred to as "Redstone 5", Microsoft is going to rework the built-in tools for taking screenshots. The recently released build 17661 comes with a new Screen Snip feature that has been added to Windows 10 to quickly snip and share a screenshot.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 Build 17661 is available in the Fast Ring
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17650 from the "Redstone 5" branch to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. This release comes with a number of improvements and new features.
Fix Locked Diagnostic and Feedback Frequency in Windows 10 Version 1803
After upgrading to Windows 10 version 1803, you might run into the issue that Diagnostic and Feedback frequency option is locked, set to "Automatically", and can't be changed in Settings. Thankfully, this unfortunate situation can be easily resolved.
Fix Microphone Doesn’t Work in Windows 10 Version 1803
After upgrading to Windows 10 version 1803, a number of users have faced a strange issue that the microphone doesn't work in certain apps like Skype, Discord etc. The issue affects all types of devices inlcuding laptops, tablets, and desktop PCs. Here is a quick fix.
Windows 10 April 2018 Update Official Virtual Machines
Microsoft has updated virtual machines for Universal Windows Platform app developers and web developers. These virtual machines include some of the minimum required tools and frameworks for developers to jumpstart creating apps for Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, HoloLens and Xbox One. It is now possible to download VMs based on Windows 10 April 2018 Update version 1803, build 17134.
.NET Framework 4.7.2 Offline Installer is out
Microsoft today released the final version of .NET Framework 4.7.2. The release is available for Windows 10 version 1709, 1703, 1607, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 , Windows Server 2008, 2012 and 2016. It is already integrated in Windows 10 version 1803. Here is how to get it.
Features removed in Windows 10 April 2018 Update
Windows 10 version 1803 "April 2018 Update" is available for stable branch users. Microsoft has published a long list of features which are removed or considered deprecated in this release.
Windows 10 April 2018 update now available for download
Microsoft today announced the full availability of Windows 10 "April 2018 Update" for the stable branch of the OS. The official ISO images can be downloaded from the company's web site. Existing Windows 10 users can install it via Windows Update.
Enable or Disable Sets of Tabs in Windows 10 with a Registry Tweak
Sets is the implementation of the tabbed shell for Windows 10 which will allow app grouping exactly like tabs in a browser. When enabled, Sets will allow combining windows from different apps in a tabbed view. It is possible to enable or disable this feature with a Registry tweak.
KB4135051 is available in the Fast, Slow, and Release Preview rings
Microsoft today released a new update for Windows 10 version 1803 to Windows Insiders in the Fast, Slow, and Release Preview rings. This update raises the OS version to 17134.5.
