Posts under Windows category

Windows 10 IoT Core Services: The future of Internet of Things

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | June 11, 2018

Internet of Things or IoT is one of the most trending topics in today’s world. Windows 10 brings some of the most futuristic products and services when it comes to IoT. Aligned to this, on June 5th, 2018, Windows announced […]

Windows 10 April Update offers new features for Browser extensions

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | May 26, 2018

The Windows 10 April 2018 Update ushers in the new incremental update to the API support. With this in place, users can now make use of the enhanced extensions with the new features. Let us take a closer look at […]

Microsoft’s latest Cumulative Update is bricking Windows 10 computers

By VamienMcKalin@TWCN | May 11, 2018

Microsoft recently released new Windows 10 Cumulative Updates, KB4103721 (1803), KB4103727 (1709), KB4103731 (1703), KB4103723 (1607), KB4103728 (1511), and KB4103716 (RTM). The update addresses a lot of problems Windows 10 has faced over the past couple of months. For example, […]

Windows 10 April 2018 Update SDK is now available for download

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | May 5, 2018

Windows 10 April 2018 Update a.k.a Windows 10 v1803 (build 17134.1) SDK is now available. After being in Preview for days, it is now available for download. You can now download it and start using the latest features and APIs […]

Windows Server v1803 will be generally available on May 7, 2018

By AnandKhanse@TWC | April 29, 2018

Windows 10 Server, v1803 will be made available for customers on May 7, says Microsoft Official blog post. To be able to install and use it, you will, however, have to make sure that you have the Software Assurance on […]

Windows 10 April Update is releasing for Public on 30th April 2018 (Monday)

By AyushVij@TWCN | April 27, 2018

It has been a rough few months in the Microsoft world. The v1803 feature update for Windows 10 was earlier spotted to be called as the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update. This lead to some criticism in the community. After […]

Windows Server 2019 is here – Features and new advancements

By AnandKhanse@TWC | March 23, 2018

The wait is over! Windows Server 2019 is here and is available in preview. The Microsoft Windows Server Team recently mentioned the launch of Windows Server 2019 in a blog. According to this blog, the new Windows Server will be […]

Windows 10 suggests you move away from WMP to the Movies and TV app

By Karan Khanna | March 9, 2018

Microsoft is working hard to get its Windows 10 customers to shift from using its Windows Media Player software to the Movie and TV app. The software has been a mainstay of Windows for many iterations, and it seems it […]

All editions of Windows 10 will now get Windows 10 S

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | March 9, 2018

Recently, the Windows team disclosed its plans for Windows 10 S on Twitter. According to these tweets, Windows 10 in S mode will be offered to all Windows 10 editions very soon. You will now be to buy a new […]

Driver Security Guidance offers access to information on enhancing driver security

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | March 1, 2018

Device drivers require frequent updates. As such, manufacturers periodically update device drivers to add functionality or enhance driver performance. You can get to your device drivers to check for updates in multiple ways. For instance, you can open Device Manager […]

Windows 10 overtakes Windows 7 market share to become the most popular Windows version

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | February 3, 2018

Overpassing Windows 7 market share, Windows 10 has now become the most popular operating system. As per the analytics firm StatCounter, the stats are based on the worldwide internet usage and Windows 10 market share has reached 42.78% whereas Windows 7 […]

New Fitbit Coach App released for Windows 10 PC, Windows 10 Mobile and Xbox One

By AyushVij@TWCN | January 20, 2018

As we all know that UWP or Universal Windows Platform lets a developer code one and target multiple devices like Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, Windows 10 Mobile, Hololens and more. Fitbit took advantage of this platform and has just […]

Windows won’t receive Security Updates unless the Antivirus software is compatible

By Karan Khanna | January 10, 2018

Microsoft has added new details on a support page surrounding potential incompatibilities between antivirus products and patches that have been designed to stop Meltdown and Spectre. The notice has stated that unless the antivirus software that they are using falls […]

After crash reports, Microsoft stops Updates for AMD PCs

By Karan Khanna | January 10, 2018

Microsoft has stopped its Meltdown and Spectre patch updates on machines with AMD processors due to reports from users that it has caused crashes on their machines. It has been claimed that the patch has sent some systems into a […]

Microsoft extends Windows 10 Free Upgrade offer till January 16, 2018

By Karan Khanna | January 8, 2018

Microsoft has left open a loophole that allows users of assistive technologies to download Windows 10 free of charge. The Redmond giant had closed its other avenues to get the latest version of the ever-popular operating system for free, but […]

Microsoft to retire HomeGroup feature permanently

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | December 25, 2017

The latest Windows Insider build 17063 happens to be 9th Insider Preview build of Windows 10 released after the Fall Creators Update. It comes via new “RS4” (RedStone3) development branch and includes tons of new features. For instance, improved gestures […]

Microsoft includes new AI Capabilities in Photos app for Windows 10

By AyushVij@TWCN | December 22, 2017

With a major update release for Windows 10 in October 2017 dubbed as Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Microsoft also gave the Photos app for PC some love with a major update. This included some Mixed Reality features and some […]

Google Chrome was available directly from the Microsoft Store – Now removed!

By AyushVij@TWCN | December 20, 2017

It is surprising news to Windows 10 community that Google Chrome is now available in the Microsoft Store because the Microsoft-Google rivalry has been a hot topic for a few years mainly when Microsoft introduced Bing to compete directly with […]

Outings travel oriented app from Microsoft now available for Android and iOS

By AyushVij@TWCN | December 7, 2017

After killing the MSN Travel app for Windows Phone, Microsoft was rumored to be working on a brand new Microsoft Garage app specially made for travelers. This app is called Outings – and today, the app has been made available for download […]

Microsoft introduces ‘Flight Hub’ for the all curious Windows Insiders

By AyushVij@TWCN | December 6, 2017

Microsoft’s Senior Program Manager of the Windows Insider program, Brandon LeBlanc recently announced Flight Hub. It is a website that will be a one-stop shop for all the Windows Insiders to get to know about builds being released to them. It […]

Windows Update error 0x80248015 troubling Windows 7 users

By AnandKhanse@TWC | December 6, 2017

A new error message is currently plaguing Windows 7 users. Whenever the users are trying to search for new Windows Updates, the system is throwing up a 0x80248015 error. A quick look at the Microsoft forum reveals that this problem […]

Microsoft to end free Windows 10 Upgrade for Assistive Technology users

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | November 7, 2017

If you have still not upgraded to Windows 10 and you use Assistive Technologies, then better hurry up! For users of assistive technologies, your time to get free Windows 10 ends up on 31st of December 2017. If not, then be […]

Microsoft releases Security Baseline for Windows 10 v1709

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | October 20, 2017

To navigate a large number of controls and understand its core functions, all organizations require guidance on configuring various security features. Microsoft offers this guidance via its Security Baselines. The security configuration baseline settings for the latest version of Windows […]

Windows Server 1709 ready for download from Microsoft Azure Marketplace

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | October 20, 2017

The full-blown version of Windows 10 Falls Creators Update is out. It features many improvements and interesting changes. In addition to it, Microsoft has made available Windows Server 1709. Currently, the version of the server will be only available as […]

Windows ADK for Windows 10 v1709 is now available

By AnandKhanse@TWC | October 19, 2017

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update v1709 is here and along with it we also have the updated Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) available for download. For the record, this is the first time that Microsoft has provided simultaneous ADK […]

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to get a Privacy Enhancements

By Karan Khanna | September 15, 2017

Microsoft has finally given a date to roll out the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update announced in April. Windows 10 has been created focusing on flexible customization options. Now, the Fall Creators Update releasing on October 17th will come with […]

Microsoft removes ReFS creation ability in Windows 10 Pro

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | August 22, 2017

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will come with several changes on Windows 10 machines. There are several features that have been removed or deprecated in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Microsoft recently updated their post to mention that the […]

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro for Workstations targets power users

By AnandKhanse@TWC | August 12, 2017

Microsoft caters for separate categories of customers. For example, there’s Windows 10 Home for personal use, Windows 10 Pro for working professionals and Windows 10 Enterprise for its volume customers. Moving a step forward, the software giant has announced a […]

Windows 10 Creators Update is now available for all Windows 10 customers

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | July 28, 2017

There has been a change in the roll-out scheme of Windows 10 Creators Update. Beginning now, Microsoft will make the version fully available for all compatible devices running Windows 10 globally via Windows Update. The change of policy also suggests […]