Spring 2019
Full list of changes in the next major Windows 10 release, '19H1'
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19H1 is the next feature update for Windows 10, set to arrive in Spring 2019! Here are all the changes we know that are coming so far.
Windows
Reacts
How the internet reacted to Microsoft's plan to adopt Chromium
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Microsoft announced last week that it is planning to build Edge again using Chromium. The internet had a fairly split reaction to this news.
Update Control
Turn off updates for Office apps
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In this guide, we show you the steps to stop Office apps from downloading and installing updates automatically.
A monumental shift for Edge
On this week's podcast... Microsoft Edge, Surface Centaurus, ARM, and more
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: Microsoft Edge goes Chrome, another new Surface device, Windows on ARM, and more!
At A Glance
Updated Windows 10 Settings app surfaces with sleek header
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Microsoft is testing a revised Windows 10 Settings app, featuring an all-new header.
Closer look
All the changes included with Windows 10 build 18298
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In this guide, we highlight the major changes available in the last two Insider Preview builds for Windows 10 19H1.
Drive fixer
External drive won't show up on Windows 10? Here's the fix.
In this guide, we show you the steps to troubleshoot and fix problems connecting a removable drive that won't show up on Windows 10.
Patch Tuesday
Microsoft releases this month's Patch Tueday updates for Windows 10
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New Patch Tuesday updates are now available for those on Windows 10 version 1809 and below!
Multiple users
Microsoft is bringing multi-user voice recognition to Cortana
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Cortana is getting multi-user support for Xbox and Harman Kardon Invoke very soon.
Beta builds
Fast ring Windows 10 Insiders can now access build 18298
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Already on the Windows 10 Insider Preview fast ring? Build 18298 is rolling out for you to try.
Up-to-date
Missing Office features? Your apps may need an update. Here's how to do it.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to manually install updates for Office apps whether you're using a subscription plan or the standalone version on Windows 10.
The ultimate guide
How to do a clean installation of Windows 10
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In this guide, we'll show you every step to perform a true clean installation of Windows 10 using a USB bootable media while remaining activated.
Stay In The Game
Game Bar now lets you view and share screenshots in-game
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An update to the Windows 10 Game Bar will now let you pull up a gallery of your screenshots and videos without exiting your game, allowing you to share them directly to Twitter.
On the Inside
Microsoft 365 joins growing list of Insider programs
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Microsoft has launched sign-ups for the Microsoft 365 Insider program, an "evolution" of the Windows Insider Program for Business.
Ruh Roh
Surface Book 2 hit with BSOD errors after cumulative update (Update)
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A recent cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1803 is causing Surface Book 2 users to encounter the dreaded BSOD.
7nm powerhouse
This is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx made exclusively for Windows 10
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Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 8cx, its most powerful ARM processor ever, and it's only for Windows 10.
Cross-platform
Microsoft is bringing its Edge browser to Windows 7 and macOS
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Edge is going truly cross-platform as Microsoft announces plans to bring it to Windows 7, Windows 8, and macOS.
A monumental shift for Edge
Microsoft confirms it’s rebuilding Edge from the ground up using Chromium
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Edge UWP is no more, as Microsoft commits to rebuilding it from the ground up as a desktop app, this time powered by Chromium.
Fixin' It Up
Microsoft issues another batch of fixes for Windows 10 October 2018 Update
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A fresh batch of fixes is rolling out to Windows 10 October 2018 Update PCs, correcting a range of issues affecting everything from Microsoft Edge to setting Win32 programs as the default for certain file types.
The best solution for you
How to choose between Office 2019 and Office 365
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In this guide, we'll show you the major differences between Office 2019 and Office 365 to help you decide which one to get.