Windows Insider Preview is a special program which allows users to receive pre-release versions of Windows 10. By joining it, you will get all the new features that are on the way to the production branch of the OS. Starting in Windows 10 version 1903, you can automatically leave the Insider Program and opt your PC out once a major feature update is released.
Fix Error 0x80242016 with Windows 10 Build 18875
Windows 10 Build 18875 is the latest Insider Preview build at the moment of this writing. Microsoft has released it to Insiders in both Fast Ring and Skip Ahead. Unfortunately, there is some issue with this build, so many users are getting Error 0x80242016. It appears as 'error 0x80242016: Windows 10 Insider Preview 18875.1000 (rs_prerelease)' from WindowsUpdateClient in the event log. Here is a fix.
Check If You Have Windows 10 Version 1903 Installed
Microsoft has finished working on Windows 10 version 1903 'May 2019 Update'. Soon the company will make it available through Windows Update, and via the Media Creation Tool/ISO images for a clean, offline install. Here are simple methods you can use to find if you have Windows 10 Version 1903 May 2019 Update installed on your computer.
Change UAC Prompt Behavior for Administrators in Windows 10
User Account Control, or just UAC is a part of the Windows security system which prevents apps from making unwanted changes on your PC. By default, the UAC prompt shows a dialog with the Yes and No buttons for administrators. In Windows 10, you can change this behavior. The UAC prompt can be automatically rejected, or can be set to appear on the secure desktop, or set to a variety of other options. Let's review them.
Skype Insider Preview: Share Phone Screen on Call (Android, iOS)
Microsoft is releasing a new version of the Skype Insider Preview app for iOS and Android. Skype Mobile version 8.43.76.38 allows sharing your phone screen during a call.
Download Change UAC Behavior for Administrators
Change UAC Behavior for Administrators.
Use these Registry files to change the UAC prompt behavior for Administrators in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.
Generic Keys To Install Windows 10 Version 1903
There are often times when you need to install Windows 10 evaluation or testing in a virtual machine like VirtualBox or Hyper-V. You may not want to activate it every time with your licensed product key that you use on a real machine. For that purpose, you can use generic keys for Windows 10 available from Microsoft, which will allow you to install the OS, but won't allow you to activate it. As long as you have an ISO image or any other bootable media containing Windows Setup files you can install the OS using a generic key.
How To Uninstall Windows 10 Version 1903 May 2019 Update
Microsoft has finished working on Windows 10 version 1903 'May 2019 Update'. Soon, the company will make it available through Windows Update, and via the Media Creation Tool/ISO images for a clean, offline install. If you have installed Windows 10 Version 1903 but are not happy with this update, here is how to uninstall it.
Microsoft Translator is Now Integrated with Microsoft Edge Chromium
Yet another new feature made its appearance in the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge app. The Microsoft Translator service is now integrated with the browser, making installation of a dedicated extension redundant.
Hide or Show Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge Chromium
Microsoft released the first update to the Canary Channel of their newest Chromium-based Microsoft Edge app. Starting in build 124, the app allows showing or hiding the favorites bar on tabs, featuring an individual option for the new tab page.
