Unorthodox devices, such as Microsoft’s Surface Duo, need extensive support from third-party developers so that users can enjoy all the features and capabilities of a new form-factor. To make optimizing apps for Surface Duo easier and provide a better understanding of how apps work on Surface Duo, Microsoft offers an emulator in which developers can test apps and see them in action without owning a device. A couple of days ago, Microsoft released a new Surface Duo Emulator version with new app samples.
Surface Pro 7 and Surface Studio 2 received February firmware updates
Microsoft has released a bunch of fresh updates for those owning the latest Surface Pro 7 and an older but still actual Surface Studio 2. As usual, these updates contain new firmware, drivers, and different improvements to make your device work better. You can install them using Windows Update in Settings if your Surface Pro 7 and Surface Studio 2 device runs Windows 10 1903 May 2019 Update or newer.
Windows 10 Build 21318 is out to the Dev channel
Microsoft has updated the Dev channel of Windows 10 with a new build. Insiders are getting Windows 10 Build 21318. The release is notable for the 'Paste as plain text' option in clipboard history, and for a number of improvements made for ARM64, Bluetooth, and input.
How to Delete Scheduled Task in Windows 10
Here is how to delete a scheduled task in Windows 10. You may want to remove a task from the Task Scheduler if it has become redundant, or when it is related to an app you have uninstalled. There are a number of methods you can use for that.
Microsoft has announced the dates for Inspire 2021
The official Microsoft Partner Twitter account has shared the dates for the upcoming Inspire conference. This digital-only two days event will take place on July 14-15. In the following tweet, Microsoft Partner has notified users that the registration will open in June, but the specific date remains unknown.
Windows 10 lost significant market share to Chromebooks in 2020
According to IDC, in 2020, Windows 10 lost around five market share points to Chromebook. Inexpensive laptops powered by Google's OS also managed to outsold macOS devices for the first time in modern history. Obviously, Windows 10 remains the most popular desktop operating system, but the competition is heating up significantly.
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC support will now be only 5 years
Along with consumer releases of Windows 10 version 21H2, Microsoft will update its Enterprise customer channel with a new LTSC build. Earlier, LTSC versions of Windows 10 had support for updates of 10 years. Microsoft is reducing that support period to 5 years in 2021.
Here are official tips on how to improve Windows updates installation time
Long installation time is one reason why people hate Windows updates. To make this process less annoying, Microsoft has implemented many different changes and improvements. For example, active hours, smaller update packages, the ability to pause Windows Update, and the freedom to choose when to upgrade Windows 10 to the next version. Updating your PC is much less annoying now, yet some people still have a hard time dealing with Windows Update. For these users, Microsoft today shared a few tips on how to improve Windows updates installation time.
Office 2021 is coming to Windows and macOS later this year
Microsoft has officially announced two new versions of the Office 2021 suite for those unwilling to adopt the Microsoft 365 subscription. It will be available later this year for regular consumers and commercial customers (LTSC) on Windows and macOS.
Third-party Themes for Edge showed up in the Add-ons Store
One way to customize your Edge experience is to apply one of many official themes Microsoft has for you in the Add-ons Store. In contrast to Chrome Web Store, there were no third-party themes for Edge. Now things can change. Some users spotted two themes from a third-party developer, Stefan Van Damme, who stands behind the popular extension “Turn off the lights.”
