Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17627 from the "Redstone 5" branch to Windows Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. This release comes with a few bugfixes only and replaces the previously released Build 16273 in the Skip Ahead ring. Let's see what has changed.
Category: Windows 10
Windows Server 2019 Announced
Microsoft today officially announced the next generation of their Windows Server product. Now known as Windows Server 2019, it includes various changes made to security, scalability and reliability of the platform.
Windows Server vNext LTSC Build 17623 released
Microsoft today released a new Insider Preview of Windows Server. This time it is Windows Server Build 17623. This build is the first build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience as well as Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as the first build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release.
Windows 10 Build 17127 Released to Insiders in the Fast ring
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17127 (RS4, "Spring Creators Update") to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build replaces the previous build 17123, which was released just a few days ago. Along with a number of improvements and bug fixes, this build comes Cortana and Mixed Reality improvements.
Windows Build Upgrades Will Be Much Faster
Starting with Windows 10, Microsoft has been releasing two feature updates to the OS in a year. When a major feature update is released, it is like a Windows re-installation for end users. While it adds new features, user interface changes and improves the security of the OS, it takes a lot of time to install over an existing instance of the OS. Microsoft promises to change this and speed up the upgrade process significantly in the upcoming Spring Creators Update.
How to Reset File Associations in Windows 10
When you double click a file in File Explorer, it will be opened with an associated app. Apps can handle not only files but also various network protocols like HTTP (your default browser), BitTorrent or protocol handlers like tg: (a Telegram link), xmmp: (Jabber links) or skype: for the popular VoIP app. Here is how to set file associations to Microsoft-recommended defaults in Windows 10.
Change How Long to Keep File History in Windows 10
File History is a very useful feature of Windows 10. It allows you to create a backup of the important data stored in your Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos and Desktop folders. You can specify the drive where you plan to store your backup. It will prevent data loss in case something goes wrong. Today we will see how to change the period for saving file history in Windows 10.
Enable the Dark Theme in Photos in Windows 10
As you may already know, Windows 10 comes with an option to enable the dark theme for apps built using the Universal Windows Platform. Most of the built-in apps in Windows 10 like Settings or Photos are Universal apps which follow the white or dark theme enabled by the user. In Photos, you can turn on the dark theme separately from the system theme.
How to Disable Cortana Tips (Tidbits) in Windows 10
Recent Windows 10 versions come with a new Cortana feature - taskbar tidbits. It allows Cortana to not only remind you of your planned events, appointments, and give you suggestions, but also provide you with various thoughts, tips and greetings right in the search box on the taskbar. For example, Cortana can greet you "Good Morning!" via the taskbar. If you are not happy with this feature, it is easy to disable it.
Windows 10 Build 17120 Released to Insiders in the Slow ring
Shortly after the release to Insiders in the Fast ring, Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17120 (RS4, "Spring Creators Update") to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. Along with a number of improvements and bug fixes, this build with a couple of new features for enterprise users and regular consumers.
