Windows 10 News and Announcements...

They simply will not stop until they destroy this OS!

 

So running Windows 10 for ARM in a virtual machine on an M1 MacBook Air is faster than natively on the second-gen Surface Pro X. GG Microsoft.

 

Well yeah that's qualcomm's fault.

 

Windows 10 taskbar is getting a personalized news and weather feed

The widget-like feature rolls out to the Windows Insider Program today

January 6, 2021

 

I suppose it would be kind of nice to just glance down and see the temperature, but does this really need to be done on an OS level.
As somebody on another forum said: "Great. Another thing I'll have to search for to disable"

Not to mention that apparently it'll only work if you have the new Edge.

 

Yeah, new useful items for grabbing your data. They just can't stop make trash.

Who is it for?
Microsoft continues to add new items to the taskbar, including the Meet Now icon as a Skype shortcut, the People icon, and others. News and weather information is available in Start as well, but it is possible that Microsoft is going to remove these from Start to make them appear on the taskbar instead. The information that is provided appears to be identical to the news and weather information that users of the new Edge get on the browser's New Tab page, at least the sources are. The page displays advertisement.

Most Windows 10 users may have reservations regarding the feature because of potential privacy implications. The feed in its initial form is not very useful; this means that users need to train it, and that is providing Microsoft with lots of data on user interests.

Windows 10's taskbar is getting another feature that you may not need ghacks.net

 

Windows 10 Sun Valley: Everything we know so far

 

A bug makes Windows 10 crash by just opening this path

You may remember the recent NTFS corruption bug in Windows that doesn't even require administrative privileges to be abused. There is a new bug in Windows 10. If you open a special path, the OS will crash and you will end up with the BSOD.

By Sergey Tkachenko on January 26, 2021, last updated on January 26, 2021 in Windows 10.

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Microsoft releases new Windows 10 Intel CPU microcode updates Jan 27, 2012
Microsoft has released a new set of Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 20H2, 2004, 1909, and older versions to fix bugs impacting multiple Intel CPU families.

The standalone update can also be directly downloaded from the Microsoft Catalog using the following links:

• KB4589212: Intel microcode updates for Windows 10, version 2004 and 20H2, and Windows Server, version 2004 and 20H2
  
  
• KB4589211: Intel microcode updates for Windows 10, version 1903 and 1909, and Windows Server, version 1903 and 1909
  
  
• KB4589208: Intel microcode updates for Windows 10, version 1809 and Windows Server 2019
  
  
• KB4589206: Intel microcode updates for Windows 10, version 1803
  
  
• KB4589210: Intel microcode updates for Windows 10, version 1607 and Windows Server 2016
  
  
• KB4589198: Intel microcode updates for Windows 10, version 1507
  

While users are advised to install new microcode updates, it's important to note that previous updates have caused performance issues on devices with older CPUs or system hangs due to how the bugs and vulnerabilities were mitigated.

"Consult with your device manufacturer and Intel through their websites regarding their microcode recommendation for your device before you apply this update to your device," Microsoft adds.

 

what!!

I think you mean "Jan 27, 20 21"

 

"Microsoft fixes issue causing Windows 10 apps to forget passwords"

- Microsoft has addressed a known issue impacting multiple Windows 10 apps and causing them to forget users' passwords after upgrading devices to certain Windows 10, version 2004 builds.

- Password amnesia issue fixed in KB4598291

- According to Microsoft, KB4598291 also "addresses an issue in which using local Service for User (S4U) affects Data Protection API (DPAPI) credential keys and causes users to sign out unexpectedly."

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...-causing-windows-10-apps-to-forget-passwords/

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Did they just add a sticky note where you can write down your passwords?

 

Doesn't help so much when new patches always introduce new bugs

Microsoft confirms Windows 10 update bug is crashing some apps

Windows 10 has apparently hit further problems with its February 2021 and January 2021 updates, with several users reporting that their desktop apps are crashing, or even machines being put into blue screen loops.

Enojoy! http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/windows-10-20h2.830339/page-60#post-11076297

 

So, time for new kb's to fix the defects implemented by previous kb's and releases, and who will create new problems needing fix in future kb's, which will create new defects needing new kb's which will create new problems which ~ ~ ~

What a big joke.

"it is recommended to be very careful when it comes to today's update"
https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/09/w...etter-be-careful-with-todays-update-releases/

 

Which means the latest and greatest (Windows 10 version 2004 and 20H2). Yeah, newer has to be better, LOOL

 

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 18363.1379 with a fix for Wi-Fi connection issues neowin.com · Today

Just a couple of days after Patch Tuesday, Microsoft today released Windows 10 build 18363.1379, an out-of-band update for 1909 that addresses blue screen issues when connecting to Wi-Fi via WPA3.

The issue originated in build 18363.1350 that was served as an optional update to users back in January. For those that did not opt to install this build, the same packages were rolled into this month’s Patch Tuesday updates, possibly causing more users to report the issues as they began updating their devices. The company notes in the issues log that the issue only affects WPA3 connections.

The KB5001028 out-of-band update is currently available via Windows Update, WSUS, and via the Microsoft Update catalog.

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Be aware on this one if you want to avoid the latest and greatest.

KB4023057 [Manual download] for all Windows 10 versions for the update components
good Morning February 12, 2021

Microsoft has released an update KB 4023057 with reliability improvements for the components of the Windows Update service for all Windows 10 versions. It is made available for the consumer versions, not the enterprise versions of Windows 10.

Notes on this update

• This update may cause your device to stay awake longer to allow updates to be installed.
• The installation respects all user-configured hibernation configurations and also your “active hours” when you use your device most.
• This update can attempt to reset network settings if problems are detected and it cleans up registry keys that may prevent updates from being installed successfully.
• This update may repair disabled or damaged Windows operating system components that determine the applicability of updates to your version of Windows 10.
• This update may compress files in your user profile directory to make space available for critical updates to be installed.
• This update may reset the Windows Update database to resolve the issues that could prevent updates from installing successfully. Therefore, you may see that your Windows Update history has been deleted.

 

Had constant wifi disconnection issue on killer 1535 and had to do a driver update to fix the disconnection. The issue happened on WPA2 device.

 

Is windows 10 update working for everybody, when i do a check i get an error 0x80080005, This is been happening for a few hours and i have done a few reboots and i have ran troubleshooter the update with no problem found, scandisk and sfc check no problems.

Thanks.

 

What Windows version/build you are on? Run Winver.exe to confirm. And you can also use wushowhide to see if there is pending updates.

You have also the option to reset Windows Update components.

Here is a few steps you could try if you are still stuck. Etc
7. Disable Windows Update service

Maybe give it a couple of days before you go further. Could be there is errors on the other side of the chain. M$ servers.

I don't touch the seekers button. I install patches as standalone and with netwoork disabled. Then closing all the doors again afterwards.

 

I am on 20H2 (OS Build 19042.746)

1st link does not work.

2nd link i ran these early this morning and after a reboot i still get the same update error.

Thanks.

 

1st link https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-resources

Maybe try install the newest CU patch as standalone.

KB4601319 [Manual download] Windows 10 20H2 19042.804 and 2004 19041.804
good Morning February 9, 2021

It's February Patch Day and Microsoft has made the cumulative security update KB 4601319 available for download. The update increases the version number to Windows 10 21H1 19043.804, Windows 10 20H2 19042.804 and Windows 10 2004 19041.804.

Manual download of KB4601319 Windows10.0-KB4601319-x64.msu

And try install the SSU before you go on ( https://support.microsoft.com/help/4598481):

http://download.windowsupdate.com/d..._749fe79fd2e31b145de37c2f9ebf4f711d174dc2.msu

If it will be rejected it is alread installed.

Edit.
Another option is to uninstall last CU patch (19041/2.746) aka KB4598481 and install the newer in the link above instead. Remember the SSU first if you don't see it installed from before.

 

All the manual update links above give an error 0x80080005 when i try and install them.

I am just going to do a clean install tomorrow, As it only take an hour or so to do.

Thanks for the help

 

You're welcome

Windows 10 is getting ‘Device Usage’ personalization settings windowslatest.com

Yet another great idea.


The company is still ‘exploring’ the idea and it looks like the Settings app is also getting updated with a new ‘Device Usage’ section to help users customize their device after they’ve left the OOBE screen.

If the new settings page is indeed based on the OOBE experience and our theory is correct, users will be able to pick the main usage category for their machine. The following ‘device usage’ categories will be offered initially:

• Gaming
• Family
• Creativity
• Schoolwork
• Entertainment
• Business.

 

What if I wanna use my device to make hamburgers?

 

^^^

For some strange reason
- Privacy \ No telemetry
is not in the list, surely just forgot to add it, will be there in the final version.

 

Yoo should use their feedback hub. Hope they will listening on yoo

The goodies will always come later, bruh

 

Looks like i might be forced to downgrade to the latest build of Windows 10 after all.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...indows-10-1909-reaches-end-of-service-in-may/

Microsoft: Windows 10 1909 reaches end of service in May
By
Sergiu Gatlan

• February 12, 2021
• 08:53 AM

Microsoft has reminded customers that some editions of Windows 10, version 1909 (also known as the November 2019 Update) will reach end of service in May 2021.

Microsoft stops providing technical support and fixes for newly discovered issues and security vulnerabilities for all products that reach their end of service.

Redmond advises customers still using end of service software to upgrade as soon as possible to the latest on-premise or cloud versions to keep their systems safe from attacks.

Other versions also reaching end of support in May
"On May 11, 2021, the Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations editions of Windows 10 version 1909 and all editions of Windows Server, version 1909 will reach end of service," Microsoft says on the Windows 10 Health Dashboard.

"Customers who contact Microsoft Support after this date will be directed to update their device to the latest version of Windows 10 to remain supported," the company added.

Education and Enterprise editions of Windows 10 1909 will reach their end of service next year, on May 11, 2022. Several editions of Windows 10 versions 1803 and 1809 will also reach end of service on May 11, 2021, after Microsoft delayed it due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

In related news, yesterday Microsoft published an emergency out-of-band update to fix blue screen crashes when making WPA3 Wi-Fi connections on devices running Windows 10, version 1909 and Windows Server, version 1909.

 

Microsoft Edge now shows ads inside its settings

 

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com...m-servicing-channel-ltsc-release/ba-p/2147232

Wonder if it will have WMR support. If it does, so long Pro and hello LTSC, again.

 

Microsoft is cutting Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC support from ten years to five zdnet.com
Microsoft is making it tougher for users who've looked to Long Term Servicing Updates as a way to avoid feature updates for Windows 10. Morons!

They will rather that you all shall accept bugs and never ending mess as below.

Windows 10 KB4601380 is rolling out to fix screen rendering issues Windowslatest.com - February 18, 2021
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 KB4601380 optional non-security update for version 1909 and older. Unlike the last month's optional update, this month's preview comes with some important bug fixes, including improvements for font..

Microsoft pulls a second Windows SSU for blocking security updates bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has pulled KB4601390, another buggy Windows 10 servicing stack update (SSU), because it blocked customers from installing this month's security and Cumulative Updates.

Windows 10 Secure Boot update triggers BitLocker key recovery bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has acknowledged an issue affecting Windows 10 customers who have installed the KB4535680 security update that addresses a security feature bypass vulnerability in Secure Boot.

Microsoft pulls Windows KB4601392 for blocking security updates bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has pulled a problematic Windows servicing stack update (SSU) after blocking Windows 10 and Windows Server customers from installing the security updates released during this month Patch Tuesday.

Microsoft admits Windows 10 KB4601319 issue, promises fix windowslatest.com
A Microsoft representative has quietly confirmed that the February 2021 cumulative update (KB4601319) suffers from a bug that could disable your web camera. In addition to camera crashes, users have also reported other bugs in Windows 10 KB4601319 and Microsoft is investigating the reports.

Microsoft force installs Windows 10 update to remove Flash Player bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft is force installing a Windows 10 update that removes the embedded 32-bit version of Adobe Flash Player from the operating system.

In October, we reported that Microsoft had released the KB4577586 optional update to remove the embedded 32-bit Flash Player from Windows and prevent it from being installed again.

In our tests, though, the update is automatically installed without your permission and without prompting you first.

BleepingComputer has contacted Microsoft to confirm if the update's automatic installation is a mistake but has not heard back.

 

"Microsoft announces Windows 10 version 21H1 with security and quality improvements"

- Windows 10 version 21H1 is official, and it's coming this spring.

- Known as version 21H1, this release of Windows 10 will be a minor servicing style update that will sit on top of version 20H2.

- The release will focus on business orientated features and enhancements, and is rolling out in the Windows Insider Beta Channel today for testing.

- https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10-version-21h1-announcement-official

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By Security and Quality Improvements, can we expect it will be the same as the security and quality improvements from previous Windows 10 releases?

 

Windows 10 gets first combined LCU/SSU update in public release bleepincomputer.com | Today
For the first time in a public release, Microsoft has released a Windows 10 cumulative update that is combined with a servicing stack update for ease of installation.

Microsoft sometimes releases a special update called a servicing stack update (SSU) that fixes bugs or issues that may prevent a cumulative update from installing correctly.

However, Servicing Stack Updates are not released every month, and it can be confusing as to when they are needed and which update is required for a particular cumulative update.

Microsoft announced in September that they were planning to combine the required SSU update with the latest cumulative update (LCU) to make this process easier.


Windows 10 update to hide 3D Objects in File Explorer, improve Bluetooth UX windowslatest.com - February 24, 2021

With the Creators Update (version 1703), Microsoft added a new Paint 3D app to Windows 10 to help users sketch in 2D and create 3D objects. Paint 3D app allows you to turn photos into 3D models, customize the photos with extra colours and textures, and access it from File Explorer.

Even if you don’t use Paint 3D, you may find the 3D Objects folder in File Explorer under “This PC’. 3D Objects folder is unnecessary and some consider it as bloatware added with Paint 3D.​

But as usual halfbaked.... Unfortunately, Microsoft doesn’t allow you to remove 3D Objects and other folders from File Explorer using Control Panel or Settings. If you want to remove these folders, you need to use Registry editor and delete the entry. This useless fature should never have been put into Windows 10 in first place!

 

"Microsoft starts force installing Windows 10 20H2 on more devices"

-Microsoft is ramping up the forced rollout of Windows 10, version 20H2 to more devices approaching end of service (EOS), as part of a new rollout phase.

- Windows 10 20H2 is also rolling out to users manually checking for updates (seekers) on devices running Windows 10 1903 or later starting October 2020.

- "Using the machine learning-based (ML-based) training we have done so far, we are increasing the number of devices that are approaching end of service to update automatically to Windows 10, version 20H2," Microsoft says.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...e-installing-windows-10-20h2-on-more-devices/

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All your base are belong to us!

 

Maybe they instead should put more work into the patches? Nope, more important push their newest diasater OS on all.

Here we go again. A never ending game.


Windows 10 KB5000802 (March) update is crashing PCs with BSOD windowslatest.com - March 10, 2021

Windows 10 KB5000802 (March 2021 update) has been going seriously wrong for some PC owners in the last twelve hours, with several users reporting that the botched update is causing Blue Screen of Death when they use printers.

To make matters worse, KB5000802 is an automatic security update, which means it has been downloaded and installed automatically for some customers. Users didn’t have a say in whether or not Microsoft should install the update and break their computers with BSOD.

Windows 10 1809/1909/2004 / 20H2: Update KB5000802 / KB5000808 cause BSOD when printing in win32kfull.sys - withdrawn? borncity.com March 10, 2021 by Günter Born

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[ English ] Users of Windows 10 and administrators take note of managed systems. There are first reports here in the blog that the cumulative updates (e.g. KB5000802) from March 9, 2021 for Windows 10 are causing problems. Some printers throw a blue screen in win32kfull.sys when printing. However, there is a workaround in some cases - versions 1809 to 20H2 are affected and there are indications that the rollout has been halted.

And why not make it a complete disaster?


Microsoft is rolling out mandatory Windows 10 KB4589212 update again windowslatest.com - March 10, 2021

On March 10, 2021, Microsoft Microsoft started rolling out Windows 10 KB4589212 (Intel Microcode) update to some devices again. While the update designed is for select Intel processors, it will also show up for download on AMD PCs and it cannot be skipped. If you pause the updates today, the download will automatically start when updates are resumed.

As we mentioned at the outset, it is an Intel CPU Microcode update, but Microsoft is also pushing it to AMD CPUs. The update doesn’t have any effect on non-Intel CPUs, which means nothing will happen even if it gets downloaded and installed on unsupported Intel and AMD processors.

Yeah, welcome to patch Tuesday HELL.

 

Lmao pushing a Intel microcode update to amd owners! Microsoft has become such a joke

 

Microsoft confirms bug that causes BSOD with latest cumulative updates winaero.com | Today

On March 9, 2021, Microsoft released regular Patch Tuesday updates for all supported Windows versions. These updates brought lots of security fixes and several zero-day vulnerabilities patches. Unfortunately, some severe bugs arrived alongside security improvements. Many users report having trouble printing documents from different apps, and Microsoft has already confirmed the problem.

Very nice. Companies relying on top security must choose between Pest or Cholera. A working machine or open the doors for malware / hackers, LOOL

The great idea put everything into one single patch is never wrong, Haha

How to fix the Blue Screen of Death error
The good news is that there’s a relatively simple fix for Blue Screen of Death crashes: uninstall the cumulative updates and pause the updates for at least 7 days or until the problem is fixed by Microsoft.

To do this, open Control Panel > Programs & Features > Viewed installed updates. Select the update and click on ‘Uninstall’.

If the process fails via Control Panel, you can also use Command Prompt.

For version 2004/20H2, use the following command:

• wusa /uninstall /kb:5000802

For version 1903/1909, use the following command:

• wusa /uninstall /kb:5000808

You can use the same command for any version of Windows 10, but make sure that you replace the update numbers after KB with the one that you wish to uninstall.

This is not the first critical bug that severely breaks users’ workflow. Recently, a cumulative update crippled webcams for some users. The good thing is that Microsoft reacted quickly and confirmed the issue. The company is now working on fixing all the known bugs.

Yeah, and what other new bugs will follow the new coming patch who was intended to fix previous bugs/security flaws from the patches before?

 

Thank you brother. Just uninstaled the patch now. Laptop crashed today and was behaving weird installing windows update out of the blue, not on a reboot but while system was running....weird.
Now i know why. Thanks to you

 

Windows 10 emergency updates released to fix printing crashes bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has released out-of-band non-security updates to fix a know Windows 10 issue causing blue screens when printing to network printers after installing the March 2021 cumulative updates.

The updates can also be downloaded manually from the Microsoft Catalog using the following links:

• KB5001567 for Win10 v2004/20H2
• KB5001566 for Win10 v1909
• KB5001568 for Win10 v1809 enterprise/education/LTSC 2019
• KB5001565 for Win10 v1803 enterprise/education

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Nothing have changed since the old days....


Microsoft Bing Rebates is pushing annoying pop-up ads, and ad blockers don't help pcworld.com

Microsoft and Bing are returning to the bad old days of aggressive advertising. Now it's massive popup ads promoting Bing Rebates.

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The 10 Greatest Versions of Windows, Ranked htg.com

 

Linux does the same. Installs all available microcodes since 4.4 kernel they added it as dependency.

 

Thanks for the explanation

 

Windows 10: Still problems with the printout (March 2021)
borncity.com |March 17, 2021 by Günter Born

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March 15, 2021 Microsoft unscheduled corrective updates for Windows has released 10 printing problems (APC_INDEX_MISMATCH BSOD). While the updates keep a lot of people happy, other users continue to suffer from blue screens or bad printouts, especially graphics. I am therefore summarizing what I have received in the meantime in terms of feedback....

 

"Notepad will be updated via the Microsoft Store outside major OS updates"

- Microsoft today announced that Notepad app is now updateable via the Microsoft Store outside major OS updates

- Microsoft is removing Notepad from the Windows Accessories folder in the Start menu. Instead, Notepad will have its own place in the Start menu

https://mspoweruser.com/notepad-microsoft-store-new-icon/

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What happened to "if it ain't broke..." ??

 

Windows 10 Is Finally Getting the Desktop Feature Everybody Wanted

@kojack

 

I have this now. I want the feature on my idevices.

 

Microsoft admits Windows 10 updates are causing even more printer problems than first thought bleepingcomputers.com | Today


Following reports that a recent update to Windows 10 was causing blue screens as well as problems with printing, Microsoft issued a new series of updates to address the issues. But it seems that the problems caused by this month's Patch Tuesday updates are actually worse than first thought.

Users with certain brands of printer experienced APC_INDEX_MISMATCH errors and blue screens, but now Microsoft has issued a warning that there may be additional problems with elements missing from print outs, or even entirely blank pages being output.

Report: Out of Band Windows 10 patch does not fix printer-related BSOD, causes new issues

Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB5000802 introduced an error which led to a Blue Screen of Death with error code APC_INDEX_MISMATCH. Microsoft released an out of band patch KB5001567 intended to fix the issue on the 15th of March

Windows 10 KB5000802, KB5001567 causing new critical printing issue windowslatest.com - March 18, 2021

Microsoft's latest patch for Windows 10 printer issues doesn't work properly for everyone, and causes another printing problem, according to user reports. The affected Windows 10 updates are Windows 10 KB5000802 (March patch).

Just lovely.

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Windows 10 20H2 activates telemetry despite O&O Shutup 10 settings
Posted on 2021-03-18 by guenni

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Many users trust on O&O Shutup to turn off telemetry data collection under Windows 10. I’ve now received a user report that a disabled telemetry data collection is automatically reactivated under Windows 10 – despite O&O Shutup 10 settings. Other users are confirming this observation.

Yeah, Microsofts engineers probably try make some changes in the OS and hence breake other features in this ongoing Services Tragedy.

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Microsoft employee says Windows 10 free upgrade still works for Windows 7/8.1 windowslatest.com - March 17, 2021

Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 7 in January 2020 and security updates are now released for enterprise customers with extended support only. To increase the market share of Windows 10 and help users.

Why Windows 10 free upgrade loophole still works?
On Reddit, a self-proclaimed Microsoft engineer previously revealed that Windows 10’s free upgrade deal was “marketing fluff” and the compare cares more about upgrade stats. Old news

 

I know I'm a bit pessimistic, but my first thought was wouldn't it just be nice to have the current features just work and cause no blue screen issues for a large segment of users? For example, wouldn't it be nice to print something and not have a Blue Screen?

Seems like that would be more of a benefit than being able to change the wallpaper on your lock screen.

 

^^^ Won't happen with the current MS philosophy > treating every existing W10 user as insider lab rats.

 

that's why I use wub (windows update blocker) on a Win10 home laptop to disable auto updates when I don't want Win10 to install a bad update and won't end up being used as a "lab rat". I only enable auto updates with WUB on my schedule, not Microsoft's.

note to Papusan:

more recent blogs coming from Born:

Windows 10: Out-of-band Update for graphics printing bug (March 18, 2021)

Windows 10: Update KB5001649 fails with install error 0x80070541 (March 18, 2021)

 

If you're on Linux you can use variety and still pull images from bing, NASA etc..
Finally this is great feature.

 

no thanks. I'll never use an OS that requires me to have a CompTIA certificate to do something as simple as installing a driver using linux command line code.

 

Wasn't aware I wanted this feature
To be honest, wasn't aware anyone wanted it. Personally it's the last thing I would request from MS. Also it will probably suck for ultrawide monitors.

Where's tabbed File Explorer support. When will you stop messing with Control Panel? Keep your wallpapers, give me some real functionality.

Bit more news
https://techboilers.com/2021/03/20/windows-10-build-21337-the-windows-10-refresh/