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Microsoft has launched a new open-source project that aims to add to Windows the benefits of eBPF, a technology first implemented in Linux that allows attaching programs in both kernel and user applications. Microsoft's effort builds on the work of the eBPF community by adding a compatibility layer that turns existing eBPF open-source projects into submodules that can work on top of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and later.
As part of the May Patch cycle, Microsoft is rolling out a new cumulative update for all supported version of Windows. The cumulative update with security fixes is rolling out to PCs with October 2020 Update and May 2020 Update.
The Windows 10 Notepad will soon include a built-in notification that alerts users when a new version is available. Finally, in March 2021, Microsoft announced with the release of Windows Insider build 21337 that Notepad is becoming an inbox app, which is updateable via the Microsoft Store outside regular Windows 10 updates.
Microsoft has pulled an AMD driver from Windows Update after numerous people reported that it prevents Windows 10 from starting and displays an "INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE" error. When hardware manufacturers release new drivers for Windows 10, they get added to the Windows Update as an optional driver update that users can install.
To make it easier to listen to Spotify playlists, you can use the Xbox Gamebar and its Spotify widget to control your music playback without ever leaving your game. Before you get started, you will need to download and install the Spotify desktop app or the Windows 10 Spotify app.
Microsoft has addressed the last remaining known issues affecting Windows 10 computers with Conexant or Synaptics devices causing errors and problems when updating to Windows 10 versions 2004 or 20H2. These issues impacting computers with Conexant ISST audio drivers and those with Conexant or Synaptics audio devices have been under investigation since May 2020, when the first version of Windows 10 2004 was released. Devices affected by Conexant issues can now upgrade to the latest released Windows 10 and Windows Server versions after Microsoft has removed the remaining safeguard holds, blocking them from updating.
Microsoft has addressed the last remaining known issues affecting Windows 10 computers with Conexant or Synaptics devices causing errors and problems when updating to Windows 10 versions 2004 or 20H2. These issues impacting computers with Conexant ISST audio drivers and those with Conexant or Synaptics audio devices have been under investigation since May 2020, when the first version of Windows 10 2004 was released. Devices affected by Conexant issues can now upgrade to the latest released Windows 10 and Windows Server versions after Microsoft has removed the remaining safeguard holds, blocking them from updating.
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 21376 with a preview of a new default font for Windows 10 called 'Segoe UI Variable. For years, the default font family used in Microsoft branding and marketing materials has been Segoe, with the Segoe UI font sub-family used by the Windows operating system and other applications created by Microsoft.
As reported by WindowsLatest, in the recent Windows 10 Insider 'Dev' builds, Microsoft has revamped many of these icons as part of their Sun Valley design refresh, expected to be released in Fall 2021. Dll icons from both Windows 10 20H2 and the latest Windows 10 Insider 'Dev' build.
A Windows Defender bug creates thousands of small files that waste gigabytes of storage space on Windows 10 hard drives. The bug started with Windows Defender antivirus engine 1.1.18100.