Windows 10X, the upcoming lightweight operating system version, is delayed again. Microsoft was about to shift it release date to the second half of 2021 from the initially planned first half of 2021. Now, the Redmond firm is not going to release it in 2021, and also considering to kill the project.
Surface Pro 4, Surface Laptop 1, 2, and 4 received May firmware update
Microsoft is pushing out the May updates roundup with fresh firmware for Surface Pro 4 and three generations of Surface Laptop. Here what is new in the latest patches for Surface Pro 4, Surface Laptop, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Laptop 4.
How to check OneDrive free space and available storage capacity
Here are two methods you can use to check OneDrive free space and available storage capacity.
OneDrive is a cloud-based storage from Microsoft that offers 5GB of space for free for every customer. Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) subscribers get 1TB with no additional cost as part of their plan, but those who need even more space can upgrade up to 2TB. Microsoft used to offer unlimited storage to Microsoft 365 subscribers, but the company ditched that option several years ago following some cases of unlimited storage abuse. Still, 2TB is more than enough for a vast majority of users.
Microsoft Edge now allows to turn off vertical tabs in all open windows at once
Not so long ago Microsoft brought the vertical tabs feature to its Chromium-based Edge browser. Currently, if you have multiple windows open with Vertical tabs enabled in all of them, to switch to horizontal tabs, you have to do it individually in each of the windows. Today's small addition resolves this inconvenience.
How to Disable Folder Options in Windows 10
You can enable or disable Folder Options in Windows 10 for users if you want to prevent them from changing File Explorer settings. Folder Options is a special dialog that allows changing settings and preferences for the built-in file manager of Windows 10. The dialog includes three tabs General, View, and Search. The changes you made here can be applied to all folders.
Google Chrome receives several improvements to Global Media Controls
At the beginning of the last year, Google rolled out new global media controls (GMC) for its browser, allowing users to manage media playback from a single place. Since then, the company has been actively improving that part of the browser. In addition to the new progress bar for GMC, Google will bring even more enhancements to that feature.
Windows 10 Build 21376 Released in Dev Channel with new Segoe Font
Microsoft today released a new Insider build to those who configured their Windows 10 devices to get updates from the Dev channel. Insiders are getting Build 21376, which feaures an updated Segoe UI font, and a bunch of fixes.
Microsoft finally removes ancient Windows 95-era icons from Windows 10
It is not a secret that Windows 10 has UI consistency issues since the very first version. Microsoft tried to fix design problems many times, but things are still far from perfect and only worsen with every attempt. In fact, you do not need to dive deep into the jungles of the operating system to dig out design pieces that date back to Windows 95. Try to change an icon on the Desktop, and you will quickly discover some seriously old-school images. The good news is that Microsoft plans to fix this problem. At least, partially. This year, Windows 10 is to get a major redesign, codenamed "Sun Valley." A refreshed set of icons is part of that effort.
A bug in Windows Defender creates tons of junk files
Windows Defender is a solid anti-virus solution that comes free together with every consumer-based Windows SKU. Microsoft significantly improved the quality of its anti-virus software, and it is now considered one of the best in class. Still, it is not immune to weird bugs and issues. Once, it falsely marked Winaero Tweaker as malware and now fills up users' drives with tons of junk files.
Edge 91 is now available in the Beta channel on iOS
Not so long ago, Microsoft invited more insiders to test beta versions of the Edge browser on iOS using the TestFlight program. If you managed to get your "seat" in the beta test, there is a big new update to try. It bumps up the version from 46 to 91 with tons of improvements and new features.
