Insider Program

Microsoft 365 joins growing list of Insider programs

Microsoft has launched sign-ups for the Microsoft 365 Insider program, an "evolution" of the Windows Insider Program for Business.

Worth the hype?

Should Microsoft be hyping the Insider Program after October Update mess?

Sean Endicott, Jez Corden and Al Sacco 6 days ago 30

Two Windows Central team members argue different stances on whether Microsoft should brag about the effectiveness of its Insider software-testing program so soon after a major Windows 10 mishap.

Heads Up, Developers

Windows 10 SDK preview build 18290 now available for developers

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 week ago 3

Windows 10 SDK preview build 18290 is now available for developers, bringing the SDK in line with the latest Insider build to hit Fast ring Insiders.

Gotta Go Fast

Windows 10 preview build 18290 rolls out to Fast ring Insiders

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 week ago

Windows 10 build 18290 is headed out to Insiders in the Fast ring, bringing further Fluent Design touches and much more.

So bright

A closer look at the new light theme in coming to Windows 10

Zac Bowden 2 weeks ago 9

Are you a fan of light user interfaces? Microsoft is building a brand new one into Windows 10 and it looks good. Let's take a closer look.

Calling All Developers

Microsoft releases Windows 10 SDK preview build 18282, Template Studio 2.5

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 weeks ago

Microsoft has pushed out a couple of new goodies for developers today, including a new Windows 10 SDK preview and a new version of Windows Template Studio.

New build

Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 19H1 build 18282 with new light theme

Zac Bowden 3 weeks ago 19

A new Insider Preview build for those in the Fast ring brings with it a new light theme, wallpaper, and more.

Fast Track Fixes

Cumulative update build 18277.1006 rolls out to Fast ring Windows Insiders

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 3 weeks ago 5

Windows Insiders on the Fast ring can pick up a couple of fixes with a new cumulative update, rolling out now.

Build video

Hands-on with Windows 10 19H1 build 18277 showcasing new features and more

Zac Bowden 4 weeks ago 7

Build 18277 is one of the first Windows 10 19H1 builds with notable new features, let's check them out!

Ready. Set. Develop.

First Windows 10 19H1 SDK preview now available for developers

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 month ago

The first SDK preview build for Windows 10 feature update 19H1 is here, coming it at build number 18272.

On A Roll

Windows 10 build 18267 heads out to Fast ring Insiders

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 month ago 5

A fresh build is headed out to Fast ring Windows 10 Insiders, coming in at build number 18267.

skip ahead

Microsoft Sticky Notes adds full dark theme, faster syncing for Insiders

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 month ago 7

After trialing a charcoal theme for notes with a recent update, Microsoft Sticky notes is now testing a full dark theme with Skip Ahead Insiders.

Preview time

Windows 10 preview build 18262 heads out to Fast ring, Skip Ahead Insiders

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 month ago 6

Windows 10 build 18262 is now available for Fast ring and Skip Ahead Insiders, bringing along a few new features and a whole lot of fixes.

The Inside Track

Windows 10 build 17763.104 heads to Slow and Release Preview Insiders

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 month ago 23

Windows 10 October 2018 Update build 17763.104 is headed out to Slow ring and Release Preview Insiders, bringing a handful of fresh fixes to the table as Microsoft prepares to rerelease the update to the public.

The fix is in

Microsoft rolls out fixed October 2018 Update to Insiders

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 months ago 53

Microsoft is now testing an updated version of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update with Insiders that fixes a major file deletion issue that halted its public rollout.