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Microsoft Brings New Update Options to Some Users of Windows 10 Insider Build 15014
Windows 10 Insiders can now defer feature updates by up to 365 days, update drivers and Microsoft applications with Windows, and auto-sign in after an update is complete. The features are currently limited to select Pro users.
Microsoft to Axe Windows 10 Mobile’s Apps Corner with Creators Update
Microsoft is removing Apps Corner due to "decreased usage", with no replacement feature in sight. The functionality will be disabled in all builds higher than 15007.
Microsoft Brings PIX Debugging Tool to Windows
Not to be confused with the Pix camera tool, PIX is a long-time Xbox tuning debugging service that is now in beta on Windows. The tool allows developers to analyse DirectX12 games with several mode captures available.
Microsoft: Windows 7 Can’t Keep up with Increased Security Requirements, unlike Windows 10
Germany's head of Windows has pointed out several security issues of Windows 7, recommending organizations upgrade to Windows 10 before the extended support license runs out in three years time.
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 14393.693 for Mobile and PC
Windows 10 14393.693 is a cumulative release for the Anniversary Update and is a Patch Tuesday release. It is available to all Windows 10 users on PC and mobile.
Microsoft Debuts Windows Insider Community Blog
The company has decided to expand the Windows Insider Program with a new blog. Microsoft allows contributions from Insiders and Fellows, as well as offering insights from the Windows Team and engineers behind the platform.
Microsoft to Introduce Ability to Pause Updates in Windows 10
Users will soon be able to wave goodbye to the frustration of automatic updates in Windows 10. A pause update feature is built into the recently leaked Windows 10 14997 build and allows updates to be stopped for 35 days.
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 and Server Developer VMs for December, with Free Evaluation Version
Microsoft's Windows Developer VMs for December come in evaluation and licensed versions. Both are running Windows Anniversary 1607.
Microsoft Says No More Windows 10 Fast Ring Releases in 2016
To avoid users having buggy Fast Ring previews of Windows 10 Creators Update over the holiday season, Windows Insider head Dona Sarkar says the company will postpone released until 2017.
Microsoft Updates Desktop App Converter on Windows Store
Version 1.0.4.0 of the Desktop App Converter has been introduced. The update gives developers tools for running the service anywhere from cmd or PowerShell, while auto-signing is now supported.
Microsoft Asks for Insider Feedback to Bring Windows Hello Out of Beta
Windows Hello has been integrated into Windows 10 since the platform launched, but only as a beta release. Microsoft wants to fully launch the authenticator that relies on biometrics, but is asking Insiders to offer advice on whether the service is ready.
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Build 14393.479 to Production Ring
Windows 10 Build 14393.479 improves the reliability of PowerShell and fixes several issues with Windows Explorer, Windows Hello, Super-Floppy devices and more.
Microsoft Updates Sticky Notes for Windows 10 Insiders
The latest release of Sticky Notes has arrived on the Windows Insider Program Fast Ring. This update adds a number of new features such as hyperlinks to Cortana and the ability to strike out completed tasks.
Windows 10 Creators Update Preview Build 14986 Is Now Available on Fast Ring
Windows Insiders on the Fast Ring are being treated to Windows 10 Creators Update Preview build 14986. This is the first PC preview in about three weeks and comes with a large amount of changes, including deeper Cortana integration and Windows Ink improvements.
Windows 10 Insiders Can Now Get a 10% Holiday Discount in Local Stores
Windows 10 Insiders can get 10% off in-store purchases on select days during the holiday season. Participating stores are spread across the US, but the offer doesn't combine with any other deals.
Microsoft’s ARM64 Emulation for x86 Apps Coming with Windows 10 Mobile Redstone 3
A new report suggests Microsoft’s emulation development to bring x86 apps to Windows 10 Mobile and Continuum will be launched in fall 2017. Could this coincide with a return to smartphone hardware?
Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update Build 14965 Reaches Slow Ring
This is the first Creators Update preview for Windows 10 Mobile. It has been through the Fast Ring this month, although it does not come with many mobile-specific features and is more focused on PC.
Microsoft Pushes Ominous Windows 10 Update to Uneligible and Outdated Devices
The build is rolling out to devices on Threshold 2. Devices that already running the Anniversary Update will not receive this update.
Microsoft Windows 10 Antivirus Policy under Investigation in Russia
Kaspersky Labs has complained Microsoft is pushing Windows Defender aggressively. In Windows 10, antivirus developers have just six days to prepare their software after new updates. The complaint has resulted in the Federal Antimonopoly Service investigating Microsoft.
Skype Preview Version 11.9.256.0 Comes to Windows Insiders
Fast Ring members of the Windows Insider Program can now pull in Skype Preview version 11.9.256.0. This build comes with a web link feature, third party streaming support, and a video test function.
