Microsoft Build 2020 is over, and everything that was announced is now out there to be learned about. The biggest news coming out of Build this included Microsoft's "Project Reunion" effort that aims to bring together Win32 and UWP app development, huge updates for Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Edge, and even Windows with new tools like the Windows Package Manager.
If you want a printer name not based on the manufacturer's default, you're going to need to dive in the settings to change it. In this guide, we'll show you the different ways that you can use to change the name of a printer connected to your Windows 10 device.
Microsoft introduces new accessibility features with nearly every major Windows 10 update, and the upcoming May 2020 Update is no exception. In a new blog post, the company highlighted all of the big accessibility improvements coming to Windows this month.
A new Windows 10 preview build is now rolling out for Insiders on the Fast ring. This release pushes the build number up to 19631, and it packs in several fixes and general improvements.
In this guide, we show you multiple easy ways to customize the appearance of Windows 10 to make the experience to reflect your personality.
The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a fantastic ultrabook, but what if you want to use it desktop-style? You're going to want to get yourself a laptop dock for that. Here are some of our favorites.
This guide will show you the steps to use the SetupDiag tool to analyze and determine the cause of the upgrade or update installation of Windows 10 failure.
Microsoft is closing the gap between Win32 and UWP app development with Project Reunion, an effort to componentize the Windows API and UWP API so developers can modernize and build apps that work across all versions of Windows 10. In the past, app development on Windows 10 has been clear cut with two options; a classic Win32 app using Windows API, or a modern universal app with UWP APIs...
Microsoft is today announcing a brand new Windows Package Manager for Windows 10 that will make it easier for developers to set up their work environments on new and existing OS installs. In the past, Windows developers were required to manually download and install all the programs and tools they need to build apps, but with Windows Package Manager, this process is streamlined.
Microsoft spokespeople are confirming plans to bring some of Windows 10X’s innovations and features over to the existing version of Windows 10 as the company moves to refocus investment in the Windows operating system. Windows 10 and Windows 10X will co-exist side-by-side on PCs next year, and Microsoft wants to provide the best of both worlds on either platform.
Last year, Microsoft announced that it was working on an open-source terminal app for Windows 10 with support for multiple command line executables, including PowerShell, Windows Subsystem for Linux, and Azure Cloud Shell. Today, Microsoft is announcing that Windows Terminal is now ready for enterprise use with its 1.0 release.
In this guide, we'll show you the different ways that you can launch an app as an administrator to perform elevated tasks on Windows 10.
We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, riding the wave of new hardware products, Dan and Zac continue to evaluate Surface Earbuds, Surface Go 2, and Surface Book 3. They also discuss Zac's scoop about Surface Duo's specs. It's not just about what it has, but what it doesn't have as well. They wrap up the episode by pointing out some...
Windows 10 KB4556799 is causing a wide range of issues, including the reappearance of the file deletion bug seen with previous updates. You can uninstall the update now if you're experiencing any issues.
In this guide, we'll show you the steps extend the functionality of Microsoft Teams installing apps, and we even show you the instructions to remove apps when they're no longer needed.
Windows 10 doesn't include an option to uninstall the Windows Defender Antivirus, but you can still permanently disable the security feature, and in this guide, we show you the steps on how to perform this task in three different ways.
It can be the worse feeling when you're working on your computer, and suddenly a virus sneaks in and not even your antivirus can remove the threat. This is when Microsoft's Windows Defender Offline comes to the rescue, and we'll show you how to use it.
Microsoft is starting the process of winding down 32-bit Windows, requiring OEMs to use 64-bit Windows 10 builds starting with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. The 32-bit versions will still continue to be available elsewhere for individual users, but no new systems shipping with version 2004 will be 32-bit.
Windows 10 Insiders enrolled in the Fast ring can pick up a new preview build today. This latest release punches up to build number 19628, and it includes a single fix and a handful of known issues.
Moving to a new PC is an exciting time. The problem is that your familiar files are sitting on your old PC. To ease your transition, here are seven ways you can transfer your data.