Today, Microsoft released two Insider Preview builds - 20277 and 21277 to insiders on the Dev channel. Build 20277 comes from the fe_release branch, while build 21277 arrives from the rs_prerelease branch.
Category: Windows 10
Change Number of Folder Views to Remember in Windows 10
How to change the number of folder views to remember in Windows 10
All Windows versions allow you to customize a specific folder's view to make it more suitable for the content in that folder. View changes are remembered by File Explorer/Windows Explorer or, all folders can be set globally to the same view via Folder Options. By default, Windows remembers the view options for first 5000 folders. This number can be increased up to 20 000 folders.
Use Tablet Mode or Desktop Mode When Sign in to Windows 10
How to Use Tablet Mode or Desktop Mode When Sign in to Windows 10
Tablet mode is a special feature of Windows 10 that is designed to be used on convertibles and tablets. It adjusts the user interface of the OS to provide controls that work better with a touchscreen, without using a mouse and keyboard. Tablet mode changes the appearance of the Start menu, taskbar, Notification Center, and others portions of Windows 10. It is possible to specify which mode Windows 10 should enter when you sign in to your user account.
Windows 10, version 1903 and Windows Server, version 1903 have reached end of support
Microsoft today ended support for Windows 10 version 1903, also known as 'May 2019 Update' and '19H1'. The OS will no longer receive security updates. Earlier, Microsoft has started upgrading users of the OS to a newer release.
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10, December 8, 2020
Microsoft has released a set of cumulative updates for Windows 10. Updates were released for all supported versions of the OS. Here are the changes.
Windows 10 20H2 Build 19042.685 (KB4592438) is out to Beta and RP Channels
Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 19042.685 to Insiders running Windows 10 version 20H2 in the Beta and Release Preview channels. It doesn't include many changes. It is a maintenance release with a couple of fixes.
Windows 10 Your Phone app can now display your phone contacts
How to Turn On or Off Show Contacts in Your Phone app in Windows 10
With the latest update, the built-in Your Phone app in Windows 10 is able to fetch your address book from the linked smartphone. Finally, it will allow you to display and manage the contact list from your Android phone on your Windows 10 PC.
Disable Automatically Switching to Tablet Mode in Windows 10
How to Disable Automatically Switching to Tablet mode in Windows 10
Tablet mode is a special feature of Windows 10 that is designed to be used on convertibles and tablets. It adjusts the user interface of the OS to provide controls that work better with a touchscreen, without using a mouse and keyboard. It changes the appearance of the Start menu, taskbar, Notification Center, and others portions of Windows 10.
Disable .NET Core Updates in Microsoft Windows Update
How to Disable .NET Core Updates in Microsoft Windows Update
Microsoft has changed the way the company delivers updates for the .NET Core software on Windows. It is now included to Microsoft Updates, and will receive updates along with other company's products. For interested users Microsoft puts extra controls to prevent .NET Core (all versions) from getting updates automatically.
Windows 10 build 20270 (Dev channel) adds a new skill to Cortana
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 20270 to the Dev channel. The build comes from the fe_release branch. Today's update is notable for adding a new Skill to Cortana. As usual, there are also general fixes and improvements.
