As part of the next Patch Tuesday update, the software giant released a preview of the fixes and improvements Windows 10 version 1909, 1903, and 1809 will receive in August. Windows 10 build 20175 is now available in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program with new improvements to reset built-in apps, new icons for Snip & Sketch and Sticky Notes, and Eye Contact for Surface Pro X. (The ISO for build 20175 is also available for download.) The rumor has it that Microsoft will stop offering two major feature updates for Windows 10. Instead, it’s said that the company will delivery only one major release of the regular desktop version of Windows 10 per year, during the fall, and one update for Windows 10X during the spring. Also, the company is reportedly reworking the focus of Windows 10X to make it a web-first experience for low-cost devices and compete with Google’s Chromebooks. Windows Terminal version 1.2 released this week with a bunch of improvements, including focus mode, always on top mode, and new key binding commands. Microsoft quietly stopped selling the 12-month Xbox Live Gold subscription indicating that the company could be in the phase of retiring or reworking the experience, as the Xbox Series X is expected to launch later this year, and it’ll focus on the Xbox Game Pass subscription. The software giant is reportedly planning to launch a virtualize experience of Windows 10 using its Azure cloud with a new service known as “Cloud PC.” Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Laptop (first-gen) picked up new firmware update in July. Windows Package Manager update releases with some improvements. Also, Mozilla VPN service is now available in six different countries as a $5 per month service. In case you missed it, you can also download the pick of the week theme: Animal Portraits to refresh your desktop.
Tech tips roundup
This week, you also learned a number of tips to get the most out of Windows 10, including the steps to reset apps using PowerShell commands. You now know the steps to enable Eye Contact for Surface Pro X to make it look like you’re looking into the camera when on video chat. Also, we looked into the steps to enable preload new tab page on Microsoft Edge, and the instructions to check the BIOS version on Windows 10. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
