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Windows 11 lets you enable the classic Windows 10 Start Menu, here's how
2021-06-16 16:10

If you are not a fan of the new Start Menu layout, Microsoft has included a setting that lets you revert back to the classic Start Menu. The new Windows 11 Start Menu is taken from the now-shelved Windows 10X and has significant differences from the Classic Start Menu, including a floating pane and a redesigned layout.

Windows 11 lets you enable the classic Windows 10 Start Menu
2021-06-16 16:10

If you are not a fan of the new Start Menu layout, Microsoft has included a setting that lets you revert back to the classic Start Menu. The new Windows 11 Start Menu is taken from the now-shelved Windows 10X and has significant differences from the Classic Start Menu, including a floating pane and a redesigned layout.

Windows 10 KB5003698 update fixes VPN bug, blurry text issues
2021-06-16 12:08

Microsoft has released the June release preview cumulative updates for all editions of Windows 10 and Windows Server versions 1809 and 1909, with fixes for issues causing VPNs to fail and blurry text on the News and Interests taskbar button. After installing the KB5003698 non-security updates, you may encounter issues with system and user certificates lost when updating from Windows 10 1809 or later versions via outdated update media.

Windows 10 KB5003698 update fixes VPN fail, blurry text issues
2021-06-16 12:08

Microsoft has released the June release preview cumulative updates for all editions of Windows 10 and Windows Server versions 1809 and 1909, with fixes for issues causing VPNs to fail and blurry text on the News and Interests taskbar button. After installing the KB5003698 non-security updates, you may encounter issues with system and user certificates lost when updating from Windows 10 1809 or later versions via outdated update media.

Windows 11 Leaked - What we know so far about Microsoft's new OS
2021-06-15 17:59

An alleged preview build for Windows 11 has been leaked, confirming the new name for Microsoft's next generation of Windows and providing a glimpse of the new features. At first glance, Windows 11 looks a lot like Windows 10 with a design overhaul that includes colorful icons, rounded corners, and new animations.

Windows 10 KB5001391 update causes News & Interests display issues
2021-06-15 10:26

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue causing the text on the "News and Interests" Windows Taskbar to get blurry after installing recent Windows 10 updates. "After installing KB5001391 or later updates, the news and interests button in the Windows taskbar might have blurry text on certain display configurations," Microsoft said.

Microsoft confirms Windows taskbar button blurry text issue
2021-06-15 10:26

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue causing the text on the "News and Interests" Windows Taskbar to get blurry after installing recent Windows 10 updates. "After installing KB5001391 or later updates, the news and interests button in the Windows taskbar might have blurry text on certain display configurations," Microsoft said.

Windows 11 may be unveiled next week — Here's what we know
2021-06-14 14:09

"Right now we're releasing Windows 10, and because Windows 10 is the last version of Windows, we're all still working on Windows 10." - Jerry Nixon. As pointed out by Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley and highlighted by Rich Woods on Twitter, Microsoft has never publicly said in plain words that Windows 10 is the last version of the Windows operating system.

Windows 10’s optional update feature is broken - Here’s why
2021-06-13 21:56

Optional updates include new Windows 10 feature updates, Windows 10 preview cumulative updates, feature experience packs, and some out-of-band fixes that target a specific bug in the operating system. For over a year now, Windows 10 will only offer one optional update at a time, even if there are multiple optional updates available for your version of Windows 10.

Windows 10 has an optional update problem, and it's annoying
2021-06-13 21:56

Optional updates include new Windows 10 feature updates, Windows 10 preview cumulative updates, feature experience packs, and some out-of-band fixes that target a specific bug in the operating system. For over a year now, Windows 10 will only offer one optional update at a time, even if there are multiple optional updates available for your version of Windows 10.