Microsoft has issued a new patch to Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update. The update KB4550936 raises the OS version to 19041.207. Here are the changes.
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Windows 10 Cumulative Updates, April 14, 2020
Today is Patch Tuesday, so Microsoft has released a set of cumulative updates for supported Windows 10 versions. Here are the patches with their change logs.
Microsoft Shifts End of Support Dates for Windows 10 v1809 and 1709
Microsoft has updated the end of support dates for Windows 10, version 1809, and Windows 10, version 1709. The company is expanding the support period for these products, and for a number of other older apps and services, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Turn On BitLocker for Removable Data Drives in Windows 10
Turn On or Off BitLocker for Removable Data Drives in Windows 10 (BitLocker To Go)
For extra protection, Windows 10 allows enabling BitLocker for removable data drives. Also known as 'BitLocker To Go', this feature includes the encryption of USB flash drives, SD cards, external hard disk drives, and other drives formatted by using the NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, or exFAT file systems. It supports protection with a smartcard or password.
Colorful Windows 10 Icons: Skype
Skype, the app that doesn't need introduction, has got a new icon that plays nice with other colorful icons in Windows 10. Microsoft is known for making new colorful icons for Windows 10. The new icons were expected to be used in a special edition of the OS for dual-screen devices, Windows 10X. However, Microsoft has made icons available across the entire Windows 10 family.
Your Phone app Now Supports File Drag-and-Drop on Samsung Phones
Windows 10 comes with a special app, Your Phone, that allows pairing your Android or iOS smartphone with your desktop computer and browse your phone data on the PC. As result of collaboration between Microsoft and Samsung, the app supports clipboard sync, and Rich Communication Services - messages without a character limit that support attachments.
Re-arrange or Delete Win + X Menu Commands in Windows 10
How to Re-arrange or Delete Win + X Menu Commands in Windows 10
In Windows 8, Microsoft introduced a feature for mouse users which can be accessed with a right click in the bottom left corner of the screen - the Win+X menu. In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, you can simply right click on the Start button to show it. This menu has shortcuts to useful administrative tools and system functions. While it is not a customizable part of Windows 10, you can re-arrange the menu items and delete ones you never use.
The About Page in Windows 10 Settings Gets a Visual Update
Microsoft is working to update the Settings app in Windows 10. In addition to a new What's new page, the About page is getting a major overhaul. The detailed Windows Security status is now removed from the About page in Settings, and new useful buttons are added.
Microsoft Delays Surface Neo, Reportedly Changes Windows 10X Plans
Microsoft is reportedly focusing in single screen devices with Windows 10X. The Redmond software giant has delayed the launch of Surface Neo, so it won't become available on Holiday 2020.
Enable or Disable Reserved Storage with PowerShell in Windows 10
How to Enable or Disable Reserved Storage with PowerShell in Windows 10
Microsoft has silently added a couple of improvements to the Reserved Storage feature in Windows 10 version 2004. From now, changing the Registry is no longer required to enable or disable it, there are new DISM commands for that, and new PowerShell cmdlets.
