Today is Patch Tuesday, so Microsoft is updating supported Windows 10 versions by releasing patches for version 20H2 and older. Also, 20H2 Build 19042.804 (KB4601319) is available to Insiders in Beta and Release Preview channels. Here's what's new.
Category: Windows 10
Update Discord before installing February Cumulative Updates
On February 2, 2021, Microsoft released a preview of the upcoming February cumulative updates for Windows 10. These updates will go live today, but before installing them, make sure to update the Discord app on your computer.
Enable or Disable Web Widget of Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
How to Enable or Disable Web Widget of Microsoft Edge in Windows 10.
Microsoft has added one more feature to the Edge browser that runs a Web Widget right in the Windows 10 taskbar. It provides direct access to the Bing search, and also displays recent news and a weather forecast. The information appears in a small window that can be minimized to the taskbar.
A Camera Privacy Indicator is spotted in Windows 10X
You have probably noticed that sometimes additional icons appear in the notification area in the Windows 10 taskbar. When an app accesses your location or uses a microphone, the OS alerts users with the respective icons. When you hover over them with your mouse cursor, the system shows which app currently uses your microphone or location. For some reason, there is no such icon for a camera, but Microsoft may soon introduce the missing puzzle piece.
Microsoft is testing an updated Weather Widget in Windows Search
A new Weather Widget now appears in Windows Search on Windows 10 for some users.
Some users noticed that Microsoft updated Windows Search with a new UI. The first thing you will see in an updated version is a large weather tile for your current location with the current and upcoming weather conditions. Clicking on this tile will open a fully-fledged Windows Weather app.
Outlook for iOS to get new colorful themes, dark icon, and weather forecast
Microsoft released a new Office Insider build for iOS. Version 2.46 is available for those who have access to Office beta apps on TestFlight. The new features include new colorful themes, additional icons, and weather forecasts in Outlook.
Dark Mode for OneDrive for Web is now rolling out to everyone
After adding dark mode support to the most popular Office apps, Microsoft is now rolling out dark mode for OneDrive for Web. Microsoft announced this feature more than six months ago, and it is finally available to almost everyone.
PowerToys 0.31.2 is out with a FanzyZones fix
Microsoft has released a small update to PowerToys. Version 0.31.2 is a small fix to the recently released 0.31.1 update, which resolves an issue with FancyZones option saving.
Disable Windows Insider Program Settings in Windows 10
How to Disable Windows Insider Program Settings in Windows 10.
Windows 10 Settings include a page that allows joining the Windows Insider Program and managing how you receive pre-release builds. For instance, users who run a stable version of Windows 10 can quickly switch to the newest release to check out new features (and bugs). That page in Settings can be disabled.
Windows 10 v1909 is near its end of support, receives the upgrade offer
Microsoft will soon end support for Windows 10 version 1909, also known as '19H2' and November 2019 Update. Also, the Redmond software giant now offers its users to go directly to version 2004.
