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Back in June, Huawei began taking pre-orders for the tablet via the Microsoft Store, but there’s no need to do that anymore seeing as it is fully available now. For those unaware, the MateBook comes packed with a full HD 12-inch touchscreen display. Consumers can choose between four versions of the MateBook, ranging from 4GB of RAM to 8GB. Internal storage goes up to 512GB SSD, which is not too bad seeing as there are USB ports to add regular hard drives....

Insiders also feel Microsoft should give them more options in regards to builds. In a recent forum thread, one Insider suggested that Microsoft let Insiders choose which updates get downloaded and also allow them to cancel an ongoing or queued upgrade. As interesting as this idea may sound, it is unlikely that Microsoft will accept it. The purpose of the Insider Program is to test out unpolished Windows 10 versions, and Insiders should expect to experience unplanned events, such as the one described above....

Microsoft describes the new release in a laconic manner, stating that: As a quick reminder, Windows 10 version 1703 update KB4056891 patches CPUs against the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. If you haven’t installed KB4073117 on your Windows phone yet, do it as soon as possible. This patch protects your phone against password and data theft. You can download and install KB4073117 automatically from Windows Update. If you installed earlier updates, your phone will download and install only the new fixes contained in this update package....

Problems with Intel’s audio display drivers If you head over to the Microsoft Answers page, you will get all the details but just in case you don’t want to, let me put them here for you. So that’s Microsoft well and truly blaming Intel for the problem. Apparently, Intel should not have released their audio display drivers until after Microsoft had issued the October update. READ ALSO: If you haven’t run update KB4461529 for Outlook 2010, don’t!...

The release will be available on the Release preview channel with ISOs available for download in November. Limited availability Before the Windows 10 November 2021 update, it was known as version 21H2 and was only available to commercial users in the Release preview ring or users who were booted out of the Beta channel. Some Beta users were kicked out because Windows 11 came around with higher system requirements. This made a handful of Windows Insiders move to the Release preview channel giving them a chance to test the 21H2 version instead....

Today, we finally know when Windows 11 is going to become available to the masses, as a complete OS. So, starting with the 5th of October, the free upgrade will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and other devices that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase. Windows 11 has an official release date Like many Windows upgrades in the past, this one will be available in phases too....

Although the update brings plenty of bug fixes and improvements, still we can’t ignore various bugs it brings along with it. However, users have already reported they encountered some bugs after installing KB4489894. Kb4489894 known issues 1. Applications not responding Microsoft acknowledges the fact that the installation of the update triggers a bug in MSXML6. This bug further forces different applications to stop responding in case the node operations insertBefore(), appendChild() and moveNode() throw an exception....

The information was leaked today from the source. As such, there have been a couple of marketing pictures circulating showing the new 10.5-inch tablet in its unique black finish. One of a kind in the Surface Go Series. Variety If you’re looking to buy a Microsoft Surface device, you’ll have to decide which one is the best option: the Surface Pro X, the Surface Pro X, the Surface Laptop 4, or the Surface Duo 2....

If you’re a Verizon customer, you’ll need to check for the update manually if automatic update is not turned on.We also recommend checking the Upgrade Advisor app available directly from the Windows Store. The app is all about making sure your phone is capable of upgrading to the latest version of Windows 10 Mobile. Furthermore, it can help users free up precious space on their device to make room for the new operating system....

Mesa 2 is the company’s first ever handheld device to run Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system. It delivers exceptional performance, with Intel’s Quad-core processor, and its 7-inch screen makes this device easy to carry. ‘The Mesa 2 is in a new class relative to our other rugged devices’, said Simon Bowe, general manager at Juniper Systems Limited. ‘It features the same degree of outstanding quality and ruggedness as our other products, and the Mesa 2 offers users more software options and greater processing capabilities because it runs on Windows 10....

The move is geared towards helping organizations to better comply with regulations as they have been handling their own privacy processes manually with the help of Microsoft 365 apps and other platforms. Enhanced privacy The manual handling of processes had an impact on privacy, and many organizations had an issue with this, especially during data tracking. With automated processing, the Privacy management solves this problem. The service is currently available on OneDrive for Business, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Teams....

Up until now. The company has finally acknowledged the issue, saying that the development team is currently investigating the possible cause of the problem. A Microsoft engineer confirmed this by posting on the Feedback Hub: Even though Microsoft finally acknowledged the issue, we still don’t know when the actual fix will be released. So, gamers will have to deal with framerate drops for some more time. But at least there’s hope that Microsoft will release the fix soon....

The great thing is that not only Microsoft has acknowledged the issue but they have also rolled out a repair. In a recent post regarding the known issues, Microsoft stated the identified problem: Lower game performance According to Microsoft the affected platforms are Client: Windows 10, version 20H2; Windows 10, version 2004 Server: Windows Server, version 20H2; Windows Server, version 2004 The performance issue concerning video games seems to be solved on April 23 by removing the KB5001330 code that was actually causing this issue to occur....

It has actually gone ahead and published something of a how-to guide regarding that feature. If you downloaded Edge for both personal and business or official use, continue reading. Multiple Edge profiles help to separate browsing data Microsoft said that the objective of creating multiple profiles in Edge is to separate browsing data. The feature comes in handy when you need to work from home using your personal device from time to time....

The Redmond giant moved to fix the issues and last week they announced that they will release a patch on September 3rd. The good news is that Microsoft delivered the promise and now you can download the patch directly from the game’s website. What fixes the new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 patch? We remind you of the full patch notes as presented by Microsoft: This update is just a patch and doesn’t include any new content but judging by the long list of stability improvements and fixes, we will probably hear more about this wonderful simulator....

Majority of the updates are aimed at integrating controls and making it easier for IT admins to manage deployment. Microsoft Teams The Microsoft Teams app has become mainstream since the pandemic and now at the Ignite conference, the company has announced plans to allow users to chat with team members outside their work network with a Teams personal account. The App Discovery Tool has also received minor improvements in the Microsoft Teams Admin Center portal....

One user reports on Microsoft’s forums that the last couple of builds set Microsoft Edge as the default browser in Windows 10. In addition to that, none of his desktop website shortcuts seem to work with any other browser, except for Edge. Here’s what he said on the forums: This is a very annoying issue, especially for those who don’t use Edge on a regular basis. It is well known that Microsoft encourages Windows 10 users to use Edge through various tips, suggestions and test results....

Just like Microsoft encouraged users to upgrade to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, it now tells users to switch to Internet Explorer 11 or Microsoft Edge, because browsing in older Internet Explorer browsers won’t be safe anymore, and users would still use them at their own risk. So, what does the end of support mean for Internet Explorer? Well, basically it’s same as for all other Microsoft products. The company will stop to provide security updates for older versions of the browser, so using them will be insecure, as they’ll become an easy target for malicious software and other kinds of attack....

There has been talking of the tech company bringing an impressive design to its Office suite for quite some time now, and it seems like it’s finally happening. As a matter of fact, Microsoft has started teasing this change since last year, leaving users wondering if and when this will become reality. The Redmond-based tech giant gave us hints that point to the revamping of more than just the Office suite, but we will focus on this at a later point....

It stands out because it was released outside of the normal release schedule, and it brings plenty of fixes and improvements to the Windows 10 October Update. What stands out most are the fixes and improvements to Microsoft’s Mixed Reality, the fixes to a long-standing issue where the Windows Out Of Box Experience (OOBE) would go in a restart loop, and more. Most important changes in KB4534321 For the full list of improvements and fixes, check out this link....