Microsoft has done a useful change to the Windows Sybsystem for Linux (WSL). Starting in Windows 10 build 20246, WSL will now install a Linux distro in addition to the feature itself, so it will get ready INSTANTLY, with no extra actions required from your side.
Category: Windows 10
Windows 10 Builds 19041.610 and 19042.610 released with KB4580364
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 10 version 20H2, October 2020 Update. The release is notable for delivering plenty of fixes to the OS, along with some new features, such as Meet Now icon in the tasbkar.
Windows 10 Build 20246 is now in the Dev channel
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 20246 to the Dev Channel. The update is now available via Windows Update to Insiders, and it is a build from the FE_RELEASE branch. As a result of the switch to the FE_RELEASE branch, Insiders will notice that some features like the updated emoji picker, redesigned touch keyboard, voice typing, theme-aware splash screens, and others have been removed temporarily.
Add Troubleshooters Toolbar to Taskbar in Windows 10
How to add the Troubleshooters Toolbar to the taskbar in Windows 10
Instead or in addition to the Troubleshooters context menu, you can also have a toolbar in the taskbar that allows directly launching individual Windows troubleshooters in Windows 10. It is very useful for those times when you are figuring out what's wrong with the OS.
Beginning November 5th, 2020, Windows 10 will have a new driver update scenario
Microsoft is redefining manual driver updates. Beginning November 5th, 2020, you will see a clear distinction between automatic and manual updates in Windows Update, following the change in driver servicing Microsoft is currently performing.
There will be a major UI overhaul in Windows 10 version 21H2
The UI update project is internally codenamed "Sun Valley"
Microsoft is about to bring major interface changes to Windows 10 in 2021. It is expected to reach consumers in the Windows 10 "Cobalt" release scheduled for the holiday 2021 season, and expected to be Windows 10 version 21H2.
Add Troubleshooters Context Menu in Windows 10
How to Add Troubleshooters Context Menu in Windows 10
To fix various problems with the OS, Windows 10 comes with a number of built-in troubleshooters. Sometimes they are really useful and can resolve the issue quickly. If you often use them, you can add them to the Desktop context menu. Having them accessible with one click is very convenient for those times when you are figuring out what's wrong with the OS.
KB4577586 allows removing Adobe Flash in Windows 10 and 8.1
Microsoft is testing the removal of Adobe Flash, that is scheduled for December 2020. By that time it will be discontinued in the majority of web browsers. KB4577586 allows you in advance to see right now what will happen.
Microsoft slows down Windows version 20H2 consumer delivery
Microsoft is throttling the release of Windows 10 version 20H2. The appropriate statement has appeared on the Health dashboard, so the OS is no longer available even for seekers, who click on the Download and Install option in Settings.
Disable Feature Update Block Safeguard Holds in Windows 10
How to Disable Feature Update Block Safeguard Holds in Windows 10
As you may already know, not every user is able to get the most recent Windows 10 version right after its release. It usually takes quite long before it lands on all supported devices, due to Microsoft resolving compatibility issues with software and hardware, or just because of bugs in the OS.
