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.
Category: Windows 10
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.
Change What App Keys Do for the Keyboard in Windows 10, 8 and 7
How to Change What App Keys Do for the Keyboard in Windows 10, 8 and 7
Some keyboards contain a number of additional keys that you can use to launch a Windows application or perform a specific action. The most common keys are Calculator, Web Browser, Mail, Search. Microsoft keyboards are known for having these keys, but not only MS keyboards have them. Other manufacturers also have many models of multimedia keyboards with application keys.
Change Number of Rows and Columns for Classic Alt+Tab Dialog
How to Change the Number of Rows and Columns for the Classic Alt+Tab Dialog
Starting with Windows Vista, Windows includes the modern Alt+Tab dialog for the window switching experience. Its feature set may slightly vary between recent Windows versions, but in general case it is a grid of window thumbnail previews. There is also a classic dialog Alt+Tab that could be last seen in Windows XP.
Microsoft is testing servicing pipeline with build 20241.1005 (KB4589464)
Microsoft has released a small cumulative update for the recently released Windows 10 Build 20241. The patch KB4589464 is available to Insiders in the Dev channel, and raises the OS version to 20241.1005. There are no new features in this release.
Windows 10X could get finished this December with GA in Spring 2021
According to a new report, Microsoft is going to finish Windows 10X in December, meaning the RTM build will be signed internally. It is expected to reach the production branch in Spring 2021.
