Microsoft plans to release a big Windows 10 update somewhere in the second half of 2021. Apart from many cosmetic changes and long-rumored "Sun Valley" redesign, the company is working on several new features and capabilities. One of these new capabilities is human presence APIs.
Category: Windows 10
Install, Repair, and Uninstall MS Paint app from Microsoft Store
You can now Install, Repair and Uninstall Paint app from Microsoft Store on Windows 10. Almost four years ago, when Microsoft Store was named Windows Store, and Microsoft used to ship Creators update releases for Windows 10, the company announced plans to move the classic Paint app to the Store. For some reason, it took Microsoft four years to complete this process. The wait is finally over, and the app is now available on Microsoft Store with a new Fluent Design icon as a cherry on top.
Check if Processor is 32-bit, 64-bit, or ARM in Windows 10
Here is how to check if your Processor is 32-bit, 64-bit, or ARM in Windows 10 (CPU architecture).
The CPU, Central Processing Unit, or simply Processor is the main electronic circuitry in a computer responsible for carrying out instructions of a computer software, including the OS and installed apps. It also manages the other components in your computer by performing the basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions in the program. The architecture of the CPU defines which OS you will be able to run on your computer and which apps you will be able to use.
Ubuntu on Windows Community Preview for WSL 2 is now available
Canonical has announced the release the Ubuntu on Windows Community Preview, a special build of Ubuntu for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) that is an experimental WSL distro that allows exploring new features and functionality.
PowerToys 0.35 released with hotkeys to swap FancyZones layouts
Microsoft has released a new stable version of PowerToys. There is a ton of interesting improvements and fixes in this release. However, the Video Conference Mute Tool is still not included.
Disable or Enable OneDrive Deleted files are removed everywhere dialog
How to Disable or Enable OneDrive Deleted files are removed everywhere dialog reminder in Windows 10. It appears when you delete OneDrive files on your PC that are already synced to the online OneDrive storage and across your devices.
Microsoft shut down Cortana on Android and iOS
Microsoft's ambitious plan to bring the voice assistant Cortana to multiple platforms came to its end. Originally launched in late 2018, the official Cortana app for iOS and Android is no longer supported. Microsoft pulled the app from Apple's App Store and Google Play Store in January 2020, and now Cortana on mobile no longer works even if you kept it installed on your device all these months.
Reset Registry Editor Window Position and Size in Windows 10
Here's how to reset Registry Editor Window Position and Size in Windows 10. When you close the Registry Editor app, its window position, size, current key path, and some layout options will be saved. The next time you open the Registry Editor it will restore its look and path.
Disable OneDrive On This Day Notifications in Windows 10
You can disable OneDrive On This Day Notifications in Windows 10 if you are not happy to see them.The On This Day feature reminds you of photos and videos stored to your OneDrive from years past. It is implemented to relive old memories.
Project Reunion 0.5 with WinUI 3.0 support is now available
Microsoft announced that Project Reunion 0.5 is now available. This release is the first version that developers can use for building and publishing apps in the Microsoft Store.