All clues point to Microsoft preparing to announce Windows 11
We know that Microsoft is working on a major refresh of Windows 10, codenamed Sun Valley, and later this month it will unveil what it’s describing as the "most significant update of Windows of the past decade".
We’ll have to wait until June 24 to see exactly what Microsoft has planned, but the software giant just dropped some major clues that it's about to turn things up to 11.
Microsoft to unveil redesigned Windows 10 later this month
We know that Microsoft is working on a refresh of its Windows 10 operating system, codenamed 'Sun Valley', and at the Build developer conference last month Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promised: "Soon we will share one of the most significant updates of Windows of the past decade."
The software giant today announced that it would be taking the wraps off this Windows 10 redesign at a virtual event on June 24.
Amazon Prime Day 2021 is on June 21-22
First launched in 2015, Prime Day is a yearly event whereby Prime members get to enjoy discounts on a range of products being sold on Amazon. Despite being Prime 'Day' it actually runs over a couple of days.
This year it will be earlier than normal, running June 21-22, and Amazon says there will be over two million deals globally across every category.
Fitbit announces a Minions activity and sleep tracker for kids
Fitness trackers can help keep children active and introduce ways of staying healthy, but they need to be fun to hold their interest.
Fitbit today introduces the Ace 3 Special Edition: Minions for kids 6+ starring Illumination’s Minions characters. The swim-proof device includes features such as daily activity goals and hourly move reminders.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21390 with new Fluent icons
It’s a big week for Microsoft this week as the software giant’s developer conference, Build, is currently underway.
That’s not the only 'build' to interest Microsoft watchers however, as -- with it being Wednesday -- there’s a new Windows 10 build available to Insiders in the Dev Channel.
Cybershoes for Oculus Quest now available to buy on Amazon
If you suffer from motion sickness in VR games, or you just want to feel more like you’re "there", then Cybershoes offers a possible solution.
They are smart overshoes that you use to walk or run through virtual games, and are compatible with most of the popular VR headsets, including the Quest 2. You can read my review of them here. If you’ve been tempted to buy them but haven't yet got around to it, the good news is they are now being sold on Amazon in the US.
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Microsoft Edge will soon be the best performing browser on Windows 10 -- according to Microsoft
Build, Microsoft’s developer conference, kicked off today, and one of the things it’s been focusing on is its Chromium-powered browser, Edge.
If you’ve been waiting for a good reason to switch to it from the likes of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, then Microsoft would like you know the software is about to get a performance boost that will make it the "best performing browser on Windows 10".
Raspberry Pi announces its next generation Power over Ethernet (PoE) HAT, but there is a catch
The latest product to join the Raspberry Pi family is a new Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT. This version is more powerful, runs cooler and implements the 802.11at PoE+ standard which means it can deliver up to 25W of power.
The previous model will remain in production for a while, and but, like a lot of computer products, it’s affected by the current global semiconductor shortage.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21387 -- retires Internet Explorer
Earlier in the week, Microsoft began to roll out the Windows 10 May 2021 Update (21H1) to all, although there are some known issues with it to be aware of.
Although that feature update is now out in the wild, work continues apace on future updates of the operating system, and today the software giant brings Build 21387 to Insiders in the Dev Channel.
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How to block the Windows 10 May 2021 Update
The Windows 10 May 2021 Update, aka Windows 10 21H1, is starting to roll out to users now.
As normal, it will be a phased rollout so not everyone will be offered it straightaway -- it could be months before it reaches your machine. But if previous major updates are anything to go by, you should avoid installing it for a while anyway as these releases typically come with issues and it could be more hassle than it’s worth.
Here are all of the known issues with Windows 10 May 2021 Update (21H1)
Earlier today, Microsoft pushed the big red (imaginary) button to start the roll out of the Windows 10 May 2021 Update (or Windows 10 21H1), and already some issues with it have been acknowledged by the software giant.
Since the roll out is only just beginning it’s perhaps not a huge surprise that there aren’t many known issues at the moment, but one in particular could be incredibly annoying for anyone who encounters it. Here's the list of issues Microsoft is admitting to so far.
Here are all the features Microsoft removed or deprecated in Windows 10 May 2021 Update (21H1)
Microsoft began to roll out the latest big feature update for Windows 10 earlier today, and we explained what's new and how to get the update here.
With each new OS update, however, some existing features get dropped, or stop being actively developed. Here’s what’s missing in Windows 10 21H1, the May 2021 Update.
Microsoft confirms Windows 10X -- the slimmed-down operating system no-one wanted -- is dead
A week ago we reported that Microsoft might have cancelled Windows 10X, its much-hyped Chrome OS competitor.
Although the software giant didn’t confirm this move at the time, it didn’t deny it either, and today the company admits that it has now pulled the plug on the spin off OS, so it can focus all of its attention on Windows 10 proper.
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