On May 18, 2021, Microsoft released the first "major" update for Windows 10 this year. In a now traditional Microsoft fashion, the first Windows update of the year brings little to no new features. In fact, the only visible change for consumers in Windows 10 21H1 is multiple Windows Hello cameras support.
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There are still known issues in Windows 10 version 21H1
Microsoft today released Windows 10 version 21H1 to the public. Windows 10 "May 2021 Update" is now available for "seekers" to download it manually in Settings > Windows Update. Also, interested users can download it with Media Creation Tool or get the ISO file directly. Despite being a stable release, Windows 10 version 21H1 still includes two known issues as of this writing.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21382.1000 in the Dev Channel
Microsoft has released a new cumulative update, KB5003837, for Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21382. It is currently available in the Dev channel. This update does not include any change, and is aimed at testing the servicing pipeline. In particular, the company is testing the ability to release and install updates over previous updates.
Microsoft officially cancelled Windows 10X
Microsoft officially confirmed in its blog that Windows 10X will not be released in 2021. The official reason is the company's decision to embed certain portions of Windows 10X into other Windows products. As you can guess, the company is talking about the Sun Valley project, which will receive a number of innovations from Windows 10X to the full-fledged Windows 10.
Download Windows 10 21H1 ISO File Directly Without Media Creation Tool
Microsoft released May 2021 Update, and you can now download Windows 10 21H1 ISO file directly without Media Creation Tool. Initially released as a optional download on Windows Update (which Microsoft calls seeker experience), it gradually becomes available through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Windows Update for Business, and can be downloaded from Visual Studio Subscriptions, via the company's web site, using Update Assistant or the Media Creation Tool, and the Volume Licensing Service Center.
Windows 10 version 21H1 is out, ISO images are available
Microsoft today released Windows 10 version 21H1 to the public. The release has May 2021 Update as its marketing name. Version 21H1 is a minor update with a focus on security, remote access and quality. The release is currently in a phased rollout, initially available for "seekers".
Add or Remove Information Cards in News and Interests on Windows 10
You can add or remove information cards in News and Interests on Windows 10 in order to customize what the taskbar widget shows. This post will show you how it can be done. The News and Interests feature has become available to everyone since May 2021, with cumulative update for Windows 10. It allows the user to check the weather, read news headlines, follow traffic updates, stock information, and other relevant information without launching the browser.
Windows 10 Build 21382 adds HDR improvements for Adobe creative apps
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21382 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Windows 10 build 21382 comes with HDR improvements for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and CorelDraw (amongst others). These apps were limited to targeting the sRGB color gamut.
The SetupDiag is updated to v1.6.1.0 and included in Windows 21H1
Microsoft has updated the built-in tool SetupDiag to version 1.6.1.0 is released with 61 rules. It is included in Windows 10 version 21H1. Also, this version of the tool is now available as a standalone tool in the Download Center.
KB5000842 casues sound issues with 5.1 audio in Windows 10 20H2 & 2004
Not so long ago Microsoft released KB5000842 (OS Builds 19041.906 and 19042.906) as Preview patches/optional updates for Windows 10, version 20H2, and version 2004. The patch appears to be a problematic release, giving issues to a number of users.
