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Zac Bowden 1 day ago

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New build!

Windows 10 build 17741 rolling out for Insiders in the Fast ring

Zac Bowden 1 day ago 12

Another Redstone 5 build is rolling out for Insiders now with new changes!

Development Time

Windows 10 SDK preview build 17733 now available for developers

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 day ago

Developers can check out another new Windows 10 SDK release, build 17733.

Watch listen read

What Team Windows Central is watching and listening to this weekend

Cale Hunt 1 day ago 2

From self-help books to action-packed TV dramas, we have some media recommendations to share.

Fixin' busted apps

Three easy ways to fix problems with apps on Windows 10

Mauro Huculak 1 day ago 3

In this guide, we show you a few ways to fix many problems with Microsoft Store apps on Windows 10.

Skipping the Line

Microsoft ships Windows 10 preview build 18219 to Skip Ahead Insiders

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 days ago 3

A fresh Skip Ahead Windows 10 Insider build is now rolling out, complete with Narrator improvements and much more.

Android + Windows

Here's where Microsoft can improve its PC-phone synergy

Zac Bowden 2 days ago 47

There's more Microsoft could be doing to tie your phone closer to your PC. Here are four ideas the company should pursue.

Dark theme is best theme

File Explorer's dark theme will be great ... once it's done

Zac Bowden 2 days ago 56

File Explorer has finally been updated with a brand new dark mode in the upcoming Windows 10 feature update. Let's take a closer look.

Build 17737

Windows 10 build 17737 for HoloLens Insiders is now available

Zac Bowden 2 days ago

A brand new Insider Preview build for those with Microsoft HoloLens is now available, featuring new fixes.

Feature control

Disabling UAC prompt from dimming desktop on Windows 10

Mauro Huculak 3 days ago 12

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to disable the dimmed secure desktop when you receive an elevation prompt to maintain interaction with the desktop on Windows 10.

Force uninstall

How to uninstall the Mail app on Windows 10 (and then reinstall it again)

Mauro Huculak 3 days ago 10

In this guide, we show you the steps to uninstall the built-in Mail app on Windows 10 and also outline the steps to get it back if you change your mind.

Best friends!

Alexa integration comes to Cortana on Windows 10 PCs

Zac Bowden 3 days ago 76

Cortana and Alexa become best friends as Windows 10 users can now use Alexa commands through Cortana!

Get more from Your Phone

How to set up and use the Your Phone app on Windows 10

Zac Bowden 3 days ago 33

Your Phone for Windows 10 is currently in testing. Here's how to set it up.

Patch 'em Up

August 'Patch Tuesday' updates now rolling out

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 4 days ago 19

Right on time, Microsoft today released the latest batch of "Patch Tuesday" updates for supported versions of Windows.

On the Inside

Windows 10 build 17738 rolls out to Fast ring Insiders

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 4 days ago

Windows 10 build 17738 is headed out to Insiders on the Fast ring today, bringing with it a swath of general fixes and improvements.

Many new things

These are the best new features coming in Windows 10 Redstone 5

Zac Bowden 4 days ago 57

Microsoft's next big feature update to Windows 10 is expected this October. Here are all the biggest new features you can expect to see in that update.