Microsoft is releasing a new update to Insiders in the Slow Ring. Build 19041.84 is out in form of a cumulative update with the patch KB4539080, and includes quality improvements.
Category: Windows 10
Cumulative Updates for Windows 10, February 11, 2020
Microsoft is releasing a set of patches for supported Windows 10 versions. Here are what's fixed and improved in these updates.
Microsoft Is Making One More PowerToy, Keyboard Manager
You may remember PowerToys, a set of tiny handy utilities which were first introduced in Windows 95. Probably, most users will recollect TweakUI and QuickRes, which were really useful. The last version of the classic PowerToys suite was released for Windows XP. In 2019, Microsoft announced that they are reviving PowerToys for Windows and making them open source. Windows 10 powertoys obviously are completely new and different, tailored for the new operating system.
Find Last BIOS Boot Time in Windows 10
How to Find Last BIOS Boot Time in Windows 10
BIOS is a special software built into the computer's motherboard. It starts the operating system installed on the PC. It is also referred to as main board firmware. In modern devices, it is superseded by UEFI. The Last BIOS time value shows the amount of time in seconds that the UEFI firmware spent for device initialization, including POST (a power-on self-test) before it delivers boot management to the OS.
Disable Simultaneous Connection to Non-domain and Domain in Windows 10
How to Disable Simultaneous Connection to Non-domain and Domain in Windows 10
You can use the Prohibit connection to non-domain networks when connected to domain authenticated network policy in Windows 10 to disable (or enable) simultaneous connection to Non-domain and Domain networks. Here are two methods you can use to configure the policy.
Windows 10 Build 19559.1000 (Fast Ring)
Microsoft is releasing a new Fast Ring build. This time it is Windows 10 Build 19559.1000, which doesn't include new features. It comes with general fixes only.
KB4532695 Causes BSODs, Audio, and Network Issues in Windows 10
Last week Microsoft released the KB4532695 patch to address a number of issues in Windows 10 version 1909, also known as 'November 2019 Udate'. While the update fixes a number of long-standing bugs, it adds more issues to the OS.
New Phone and Other Devices Feature In Edge Settings Promotes Edge for Smartphones
Yet another change has landed in the Canary branch of Microsoft Edge. A new section in Settings, Phone and Other Devices, will guide the users on how to pair the desktop browser version with its Android and iOS counterpart.
Notepad Is Going To Microsoft Store, Again
If you remember, Microsoft had first added Notepad to the Store, and made it an optional feature in Windows 10, but later had made announcement that the change wouldn't be pushed to consumers, leaving Notepad bundled as a regular Win32 app in the OS. However, this has changed again.
Microsoft Discontinues Ad Monetization Platform for UWP Store Apps
Many Windows Store app developers receive revenue from bundling ads with their software. However, it looks like they have no such option anymore. Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps. It will stop working on June 1, 2020.
