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Category: Windows 10
Get HEVC Decoder for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also known as H.265, is a video compression standard which succeeds H.264. While H.264 itself was a groundbreaking improvement in video compression, HEVC allows to achieve the same picture quality level as H.264/AVC, but with an even better compression. So, the file size can be smaller. This is important when dealing with 4K or Ultra HD media, especially with online media content. Storage and bandwidth are never unlimited so media file size needs to be as small as possible.
KB4054022, KB4055237, KB4052342 for Windows 10 Version 1709
In addition to the cumulative update KB4051963, Microsoft released three more updates for the latest version of Windows 10, version 1709. Here are some details about them.
How To Delete Files Older Than X Days in Windows 10
Windows 10 has a number of improvements that allow you to keep your PC clean. Its recent versions include built-in tools to automatically empty the Recycle Bin and clean the Downloads folder periodically. Unfortunately, if you are running an early build of Windows 10 or a previous version of the OS, these features are not available for you. Here is how you can delete files older than certain days using three different methods.
Windows 10’s People app is getting a new look
Windows 10 comes with a built-in People app which is a powerful address book with social features. It allows you to stay in touch with all your friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances in one place. You can add your contacts and keep in touch with friends and family on Skype - all from a single app.
Microsoft Movies & TV app updated with Photos editing
Microsoft has regularly updated its first-party apps shipping in Windows 10. After the introduction of an option to always play your videos fullscreen, the company is now adding the ability to edit videos to its Movies & TV app that comes pre-installed with Windows 10.
Windows 10 Build 16299.98 is out with KB4051963
Windows 10 Build 16299 is the final version of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Today, Microsoft released a new cumulative update to users running Windows 10 build 16299. The update package KB4051963 raises the OS version to 16299.98.
Fix Wi-Fi Is Disconnecting in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
A number of users complain regularly to us that their wireless connection keeps disconnecting after upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Here is a simple workaround you can try if you are affected by this issue.
How To Open Mobility Center In Windows 10
Windows Mobility Center (mblctr.exe) is a special app that comes bundled with Windows 10. It is present by default on mobile devices like laptops and tablets. It allows changing brightness, volume, power plans, screen orientation, display projection, Sync Center settings, and presentation settings of your device.
Microsoft’s new app for smartphones will allow moving your photos to PC
Microsoft is going to release a photos companion app for smartphones running iOS and Android. The app will be rolled out to Windows Insiders in the near future. The main idea is to enable the user to quickly transfer photos and vidoes to a PC on the same network.
