Microsoft readies Windows 10 May 2020 Update (20H1) for release
We’re already halfway through April, so it should come as no surprise to you that the next big update for Windows 10, the May 2020 Update, is pretty much finished.
In preparation for its release, Microsoft has begun rolling it out to Insiders on the Release Preview ring for some last minute testing. The software giant believes that Build 19041.207 is the final flight, although that depends on whether Insiders find any major issues.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 19608, improves default apps experience
It’s been a week since Microsoft rolled out a new Windows 10 build to Insiders on the Fast ring, and today sees the arrival of another new release.
Build 19608 sports one major new change and that concerns the default apps experience.
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Microsoft reminds Wunderlist users to migrate to To Do as shutdown deadline looms
We've known for some time that since purchasing Wunderlist, Microsoft has planned to close it down. Not that it plans to leave users entirely in the lurch -- the company has its own To Do app as an alternative.
As we're now halfway through April, the shutdown date for Wunderlist is fast-approaching. As such, Microsoft has issued a reminder to Wunderlist users that now is the time to start migrating data across.
All core GitHub features are now free
When Microsoft acquired GitHub two years ago, it was clear that some things would change along the line. Microsoft lifted the private repository creation limit one year ago and worked for the last 18 months on making core GitHub features available for free for everyone, according to a new announcement.
GitHub CEO Nat Friedman announced the change yesterday on the official company blog.
Microsoft fixes multiple actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities as part of Patch Tuesday
Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday security updates are always important, but the ones released this week are particularly important. Not only do the fixes address numerous zero-day vulnerabilities, but the security flaws they fix were being actively exploited.
In all, Microsoft has plugged 113 CVE-numbered vulnerabilities this month. 17 of these are marked as being critical, and 96 as important.
Microsoft announces extended support dates for older versions of Windows
Having already extended the end of service date for Windows 10 version 1709 because of coronavirus, Microsoft has now announced that it is doing the same for Windows 10 version 1809.
Just as with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the October 2018 Update will now be supported for an extra six months. Previously due to reach end of service on May 12, 2020, the Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, IoT Core and Server editions of the operating system will now be supported until November 10 this year.
Best Windows 10 apps this week
Three-hundred-and-eighty-one in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days.
Microsoft showed off the new start menu of the company's Windows 10 operating system on Twitter recently. The company announced this week that the Surface Neo and dual-screen Windows 10X devices are delayed until 2021.
Microsoft Security Intelligence reports about coronavirus (COVID-19) misinformation being spread
Coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it is also known, is playing havoc with the world. Worldwide there are over 1.5 million cases and just under 100,000 deaths to date. Although measures are in place, it's going to be a rough ride for some time to come.
Not helping is the disinformation that is being used to scam the people who have the virus or are afraid of it. Most are existing scams repurposed for a new fear.
Microsoft reportedly delays Surface Neo and dual-screen Windows 10X devices until 2021
If you were hoping to get your hands on a Surface Neo or try out Windows 10X this year on a dual-screen device, you will be disappointed to hear that Microsoft has apparently delayed things until 2021.
While Microsoft has not made an official announcement to this effect, insiders say that not only will Microsoft not be releasing the highly anticipated Surface Neo before the end of 2020, the company will also not allow any other dual-screen devices running Windows 10X to ship.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 19603, integrates Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with File Explorer
It’s been two weeks since Microsoft last rolled out a new Windows 10 Insider build to users on the Fast ring.
Today that drought ends though as Built 19603 arrives, bringing with it some new features, including a welcome addition for Linux lovers, and storage management improvements.
Microsoft announces IPE, a Linux Security Module that adds new code integrity features to the kernel
Microsoft's embracing of Linux continues, and the company's latest project sees it trying to improve the security and integrity of systems. The Windows-maker has launched a Linux Security Module (LSM) called Integrity Policy Enforcement (IPE).
The kernel add-on gives administrators the option of configuring policies that can enforce integrity requirements across an entire system. It is possible to create a list of binaries that are permitted to run, and specify attributes that need to be checked before execution is allowed.
Microsoft shows off new Windows 10 Start Menu on Twitter
It is no secret that Microsoft is working on a redesigned Start Menu for the company's Windows 10 operating system. While it is not clear yet if features such as Live Tiles are here to stay, it is certain that one of the upcoming feature updates for Windows 10 will introduce a Start Menu redesign.
Microsoft showed off a clip on the official Microsoft Design Twitter account that highlights the evolution of the Windows 10 Start Menu from the very beginning. Most interesting from a user perspective is that the company provides a glimpse of the redesigned Start Menu that it plans to introduce in a coming feature update for Windows 10.
Microsoft seeks to elevate Teams above Zoom with commitments to privacy and security
Video conferencing tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Skype have been the center of attention in recent weeks because of companies' increased reliance on them during coronavirus lockdowns. Zoom has been in the headlines for many of the wrong reasons, however, and Microsoft is keen to ensure it doesn't get tarred with the same brush.
The company had made a series of commitments about its Teams software, promising users that their virtual conversations are private and secure.
Microsoft releases PowerToys v0.16.1 with numerous bug fixes and added telemetry
It's only a week since Microsoft released PowerToys v0.16.0 which included four new utilities. Now there's another update available which brings a number of bug fixes, but also something of a surprise.
This is a very minor increase in version numbering, so you'd be right not to expect anything too exciting. However, the addition of telemetry to one of the utilities is something users will want to be aware of.
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