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. Many users are getting confused by not receiving the latest stable build, so Microsoft is about to make this process as transparent as possible.
Category: Windows 10
Microsoft replaces classic Programs and Features with the Settings app in Windows 10
Microsoft will soon kill the classic Control Panel applet 'Programs and features' with the corresponding page in Settings, i.e. Apps > Apps and Features. The change is internally introduced in yesterday's build 20211 of Windows 10. This will end the era of the classic Control Panel applet, leaving the Settings app as the exclusive tool to remove apps and manage optional features.
Microsoft has released Windows 10 build 20211 to the Dev channel
A new build hits the Dev channel, bringing a few changes to Windows Insiders. It is notable for searching the lists of file types, protocols, and apps on the Default apps page in Settings, and for the the ability for users to attach and mount a physical disk inside of a WSL 2 distro.
Microsoft integrates servicing stack updates in cumulative updates
There is a great change made to how Microsoft is delivering update to WSUS and the Windows Update catalog. Instead of supplying the separate servicing stack update (SSU) and latest cumulative update (LCU) packages, the company is merging them into a single package, available on Microsoft Update Catalog, and for the WSUS.
PowerShell 7.1.0 Preview 7 is out
The PowerShell team has introduced a new preview version of PowerShell. Here is what to expect in the upcoming PowerShell 7.1 platform, and what has already changed in Preview 7.
Fix WSL Element not found after installing KB4571756 in Windows 10
Microsoft has published the KB4571756 patch for Windows 10, version 2004, and Windows 10, version 20H2, which is a security update that resolves a number of vulnerabilities, and also comes general improvements. It looks like it breaks WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) for some users.
Windows 10 20H2 build 19042.508 is out to the Beta channel
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10, September 8, 2020
Microsoft has released a set of updates for support Windows 10 version. Here are the updates with their changes.
Change or Restore Saved Pictures Folder Location in Windows 10
How to Change or Restore Saved Pictures Folder Location in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with the Pictures folder which is familiar to every user. In most cases, its path is something like C:\Users\SomeUser\Pictures. You can open it quickly by typing %userprofile%\Pictures in File Explorer's address bar.
Reportedly, custom themes can be used to steal Windows 10 user credentials
A new finding by security researcher Jimmy Bayne, who has revealed it on Twitter, discloses a vulnerability in Windows 10’s themes engine that can be used to steal users' credentials. A special malformed theme, when opened, redirect users to a page that prompts users to enter their credentials.