Microsoft releases February 2021 Windows non-security preview "C" patches for some Windows 10 versions. Those are new optional updates for Windows 10, version 1909 / 1903 and 1809. Microsoft also said that the preview update for Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 2004 will be available in the near term.
Category: Windows 10
Microsoft starts removing Flash Player via Windows Update
Microsoft is now releasing a patch to remove the built-in Flash Player component from Windows 10. Earlier available in the Windows Update catalog, the KB4577586 update is now being delivered to consumer devices as an optional update.
Microsoft has introduced adaptive notification requests in Edge
Although useful in some instances, notification requests in modern browsers can often be very annoying and distracting. For this reason, in Edge 84, Microsoft introduced quieter notification requests. This feature ensures requests remain visible but less prominent or bothersome. Since the release of Edge 84, quiet notification requests enabled by default for every website. This change significantly improved user experience in Microsoft Edge but at the same time left some room for improvement.
Microsoft to fix broken webcams after installing February cumulative update
Cumulative updates for Windows 10 no longer cause major rage outbreaks among the users, but things sometimes go sideways anyway. After installing this month's cumulative updates, some users found themselves with completely broken webcams. Needless to say, this is definitely not what you want to experience when almost everyone relies on webcams for remote work and education. Microsoft is aware of this problem and actively works on fixing the issue as soon as possible.
More Windows 10 Sun Valley design: Floating Jump Lists and Start
Microsoft is working on the new design for Windows 10X under the name Sun Valley. These changes will gradually be integrated into all versions of Windows 10. One of the changes are the rounder corners of windows, buttons, and tiles.
Windows 10 21H1 brings no changes to hardware requirements
The first feature update to Windows 10 in 2021 is getting closer, and Microsoft is shedding more light on details about this update. Usually, noticeable updates bring some changes to hardware requirements, but this is not the case with Windows 10 21H1. Microsoft has published a post on the Tech Community forum where it notified users that the next major update to Windows 10 brings zero changes to hardware requirements.
First Look at Project xCloud for Web
Project xCloud is a Microsoft’s streaming service that allows you to play console games on your smartphone using streaming technologies. Project xCloud is currently only available on Android in a limited set of countries, but Microsoft is on track to launch Project xCloud for Web. This will make the service available not only on PC or Mac but on iOS as well. The Verge reports that Microsoft is now testing Project xCloud for Web internally ahead of launching a public preview.
The List of URI Commands to launch Windows 10 Apps
Here's the most comprehensive list of URI Commands to launch Windows 10 Apps. By adding the Store app to Windows, Microsoft made it possible for apps to register a special protocol which can be used to open the app directly. This is called URI, and stands for 'Unique Resource Identifier'. Such URIs also exist for pages of Settings and allow opening such pages directly.
Surface Laptop 3 AMD receives February Firmware update
If you own a 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 with an AMD processor, there is a fresh February update available in Windows Update. With this update, you get a new GPU driver, stability, and security improvements.
Enable New Battery Page in Windows 10 Build 21313
How to Enable New Battery Page in Windows 10 Build 21313.
In a previous post, we wrote about the new Battery Usage page that comes to Windows 10 setting. The change is now included in Build 21313, and you can now enable it and use to find out the battery consumption information for your device.
