The new version of Spotify is exactly the same as desktop (win32) version you know and love. The only difference is that the new app has been converted to a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app using Microsoft’s project Centennial to be available in the Windows Store. If you already have the desktop version of Spotify installed on your computer, it’ll be removed and replaced with the one from the Store....

Being able to customize the standard Xbox One controller was a highly requested feature on the community, but the “ultimate degree of personalization” will continue to be using the Elite controller, Microsoft says. Here’s the difference between the Elite and standard Xbox controller: As you can see from the above table, the standard controller can swap buttons in pairs. For example, if you choose to map LT to X, then X will automatically map to LT....

In addition, the company recently pushed another update for its locked Surface Duo available in AT&T. According to the Surface update history page, the Book 2 update became available on April 2, and the update for the Duo came out on March 25. April 2021 update for Surface Book 2 Here are the improvements available for the laptop: Intel UHD Graphics 620 (15″) – Display adapters 20.100.8682: Improves graphics and system stability....

The firmware updates are dated September 10, and they are available for devices running Windows 10 version 1703 or later to improve battery and security. Surface Pro 4 firmware Here are all the new fixes and improvements in this new Surface Pro 4 update: Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter: 15.68.9125.57 improves system security. Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller: 15.68.9125.57 improves system security. Surface UEFI: 108.2318.769.0 improves battery stability for devices not in use....

This week also Nokia announced its first Windows RT 8.1 tablet called Lumia 2520 and two new Windows Phones: the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320. Really interesting products worth to check out! A new interesting video went viral this week in YouTube about a talented person that recreated the Apple iOS 7 Homescreen using only Microsoft Word. Video worth to watch! Microsoft cut Surface Pro prices by $100 and showed off a giant Surface in London, and the guys from iFixit teared down a brand new Surface Pro 2 scoring very poorly on repairability....

A new report surfaced this week revealing Microsoft plans for the rollout of Redstone. According to the report, the software giant is on track to release the first update in June, but the second Redstone update has now been pushed to Spring 2017, even though previous information indicated that it would release by the end of 2016. New screenshot from a Microsoft internal development Redstone build reveals a new option that will allow Cortana to tell you about battery status, missed calls, text, or apps notifications to other Windows 10 devices you own....

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Microsoft has revealed the improvements that they made and continue making in the new Task Manager for Windows 8. So, what is new? Well, starting Windows 8 there is no more dizzying cascade of weird names like splwow64.exe or stacsv64.exe; no more endless and unsorted process. Now when launching the new Windows 8’s Task Manager, all you see is only the applications that are currently running in your system. This makes a lot easier to figure out what program is not responding and getting rid off the problematic program is as easy as selecting the program and clicking End task — the new Task Manger’s user interface will be easy to use even for casual users....

To make it easier to get to Desktop try using the good old Windows Key + D keyboard shortcut that no matter in which Windows 8 app you are on, you’ll always get to the desktop with one single move. Enjoy! All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes....

On March 27, a new recommended update described as KB3035583 has emerged in Windows Update, which it seems prepares any computer running Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and notifies users when Windows 10 becomes available. According to the Microsoft’s support page, “This update enables additional capabilities for Windows Update notifications when new updates are available to the user.” Technically, the description does not mention Windows 10 anywhere, but looking closely, the update installs a few files in the “System 32” folder and one of the executables “GWXUXWorker....

During the event the company introduced the new Surface Laptop 3 with the option of Intel or AMD processors, and a new 15-inch model. The Surface Pro X, a new variant of the tablet featuring a semi-custom Qualcomm processor. Microsoft also unveiled the Surface Pro7, which is thinner, lighter, and better than its predecessor, and a bunch of Surface accessories, including the new Surface Earbuds and Slim Pen. In addition, and perhaps the biggest surprise was the revealing of Surface Neo, a mini version of the Surface tablet that features a dual screen and runs on the Windows 10X OS....

In addition, the rumor has it that Windows 10 (Redstone 4) will make it super easy and fast to connect Bluetooth devices to your computer with a new feature internally known as Quick Pair. Windows 10 build 17046 released for testers with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring, and even though, this is a minor update, the new flight introduces a number of new features and improvements. The guide with everything you need to know about the Windows 10 version 1803 (Redstone 4) has been updated with all the changes until the most recent build released to Insiders....

Alongside the marketing name for Windows 10 version 1903 announcement, Microsoft also unveiled new changes to the update and upgrade process, including the ability to let users decide when to download and install the May 2019 Update. The software giant is also making changes to the Microsoft Store, and now it’ll no longer sell books. In preparation to the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, you can watch the walkthrough video highlighting all the new features and changes coming with the next major release of the operating system....

The company is also making available the update using the Media Creation Tool to perform an in-place upgrade or clean installation, or if you prefer you can also use the Update Assistant to do an in-place upgrade. In the case that you prefer using the ISO file, you can now download the Windows 10 20H2 ISO directly from the Microsoft servers without the need of the Media Creation Tool. This semi-annual update of Windows 10 doesn’t include significant changes, but it’s a small refresh with several improvements and welcome visual changes, specially for the Start menu....

Microsoft has confirmed that Sets, the feature that brings tabs to File Explorer, won’t be arriving with Windows 10 version 1809 (Redstone 5). However, the company doesn’t discard that it’ll release in a future update. If you own a Surface Pro (2017) or Surface Laptop, you can get the official USB-C adapter to connect accessories using a Type-C interface to your device. The Mail app for Windows 10 gets inking support to allow you to compose entire emails using natural handwriting with a stylus....

However, Windows 10 still far from complete and even though anyone can download and test drive it and help Microsoft by submitting feedbacks, it’s not a version you should be installing in your primary computer or using it as your primary operating system. SEE ALSO: Windows 10 build 9926: Known issues you should know before installing I’ve been using Windows 10 since the first release, but I’ve been testing it on a virtual machine....

While the legitimacy of the image is questionable, everything we have seen this far suggests the image is accurate, as it matches early screenshots and mockup published by Neowin early this week. However, the images we’ve seen only showed partially the new web browser and today’s screenshot from cnBeta shows Spartan fully running on Windows 10. Also there a few things to consider, according to the screenshot, this image was taken back in July 2014, there is not a visible Microsoft watermark on the desktop identifying the build....

While the company has been releasing a number of previews to Windows Insiders, none of the builds released up until now included the new Windows apps, but Microsoft has previously demonstrated an early version of Mail and Calendar during the January’s Windows 10 event. Now the apps, which appeared on a leaked build of the upcoming operating system, could indicate that Microsoft may offer an official preview in the next build....

Windows 10 build 19042.487, according to the software giant, addresses issue that causes the defragmentation tool dialog to incorrectly report that previously optimized drives need to be optimized again. It fixes problems where the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) will download data while a device is in cellular mode without user permission. Also, update KB4571744 addresses various problems with the built-in VPN client, Server Message Block (SMB), rendering PeerDist-encoded content in Microsoft Edge, ActiveX preventing loading of content, black screen on Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), stop error when the initialization of the graphics adapter fails, and much more....