So bright
A closer look at the new light theme in coming to Windows 10
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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.
Windows
Windows 101
Make your Windows 10 lock screen personal
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to customize and get the most out of the Lock screen on Windows 10.
A mistake
How Microsoft missed the major file-deletion bug in the October Update
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Many people have wondered how a bug that deleted user files made it into a shipping build of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. So we did some asking around to come up with answers.
Tweaking Windows 10
You can adjust menu animation speeds on Windows 10. Here's how.
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In this guide, we show you the steps to adjust the timing of menu animations to make Windows 10 feel a little faster.
You have a reminder
Cortana is coming to Microsoft To-Do as limited beta testing begins
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It looks like Microsoft's replacement for Wunderlist - Microsoft To-Do - is about to get a lot more useful. Microsoft is starting closed beta testing for linking your To-Do to Cortana to make things even easier. Here's what you need to know.
Calling All Developers
Microsoft releases Windows 10 SDK preview build 18282, Template Studio 2.5
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.
So much to talk about
Windows Central Podcast 112: October Update, Surface Headphones, Xbox 2019
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: The October Update is back, Surface Headphones are here, and more!
Developer Goodies
Windows 10 SDK updated with slew of new capabilities for developers
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Microsoft is bringing a new version of Adaptive Cards, XAML islands, and much more to developers with the latest version of the Windows 10 SDK.
Borked
Microsoft and Apple working to fix iCloud issues with October 2018 Update
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Microsoft and Apple are working on a fix for a stubborn iCloud bug that prevents users' shared albums from updating and syncing with the October 2018 Update.
Going All In
Microsoft Store now lets developers submit native ARM64 apps
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Developers can now submit native ARM64 apps to the Microsoft Store, unlocking the full performance potential of the Snapdragon processors powering Windows 10 on ARM PCs.
Band-Aid
Broken mapped drives on Windows 10 October 2018 Update? Here's the fix.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to overcome the mapped network drive problem after installing the Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
Types of updates
Understanding the difference between Windows 10 feature and quality updates
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Windows 10 receives two types of updates: "feature updates" and "quality updates." In this guide, we explain the difference between the two.
True light
All the changes included in Windows 10 build 18282
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In this guide, we take a closer look at all the features and changes that Windows 10 is shipping with build 18282.
New features!
Top new features Microsoft is working on for Windows 10 in 2019
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Now that 19H1 development has kicked off, it's time to look in and check on what we're most looking forward to in Windows 10's next feature update.
Tech we love
Check out the best tech gifts for this holiday season
Have a long list of people to shop for? We've put together a collection of the best tech gifts out there this holiday season.
Just in case
About to modify the Registry? Create a backup in case you need to recover.
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Don't melt your computer — here's how to backup the Registry before you make a potentially catastrophic change to Windows.
New build
Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 19H1 build 18282 with new light theme
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A new Insider Preview build for those in the Fast ring brings with it a new light theme, wallpaper, and more.
Light theme makes a comeback
Microsoft introduces system-wide light theme in Windows 10 19H1
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Microsoft is adding a new light theme to Windows 10 in 19H1, which gives the Windows Shell a fresh clean look.
Fast Track Fixes
Cumulative update build 18277.1006 rolls out to Fast ring Windows Insiders
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Windows Insiders on the Fast ring can pick up a couple of fixes with a new cumulative update, rolling out now.
Getting started
Don't miss our Windows 10 October 2018 Update ultimate resource guide
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The October 2018 Update for Windows 10 has arrived, and in this guide, we outline everything you need to know to install and get started with this new version.