Attackers could load a specially crafted DLL following locally-authentication and run arbitrary code as system administrators. This could allow them to install other malicious programs, view, change, or delete data. There is already a security update available to patch this issue and address the vulnerability by correcting how Windows enforces permissions. Microsoft wants to take no chances and decided to further enhance security by implementing a series of authentication changes....

Windows 10 Cloud is a scaled-back version of Microsoft’s desktop operating system with the goal of rivaling Chromebooks. The leaked document details how the Cloudbook, as tech pundits like to call it, would compete with Chrome OS devices. Microsoft’s document makes it clear how it sees Chromebooks as a major rival. Windows Central first reported on the document, which outlines how Microsoft intends to achieve more than 10 hours of battery life, cold-boot times of 20 seconds, and resume times of under two seconds....

Well, at least for now as far as we now. Microsoft has decided to pause the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview builds on both the Fast and Slow rings. The Windows 10 Insider Preview builds for PCs, is revealed to be paused for the new Unified Update Platform delivery system transition. Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar broke the news in a blog post. Addressing the release of Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 14977 she stated: If you recall, Microsoft announced its Unified Update Platform (UUP) technologies about a month ago....

What new additions have been brought to the table in Build 14279? Let’s take a look together: Cortana can now remember things for users Chances are, you may have some issues with your memory at times. Well, worry not because Cortana is now capable of helping . If you’re planning to watch Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on March 24, 2016 but may need help remembering, just say, “Remind me to watch Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and Cortana will remember....

StatCounter’s latest data for July 2018 shows that Windows 10 now has a 47.25% market share, which is just about its largest ever figure to date. Windows 7’s percentage share has dropped from 39.63% to 39.06% on StatCounter’s graph. Thus, Win 10’s share is now 8.19% higher than 7’s figure. So Windows 10 is now clearly the leading desktop and laptop OS on StatCounter’s graph. NetMarketShare, however, shows that Windows 10 is still closing the market share gap with 7....

According to the official patch notes, KB4022716 fixes a series of issues caused by previous updates, including the blank page bug when printing from Microsoft Edge, the annoying error 633 on dial-up modems or the issue that prevented users from accessing Remote Desktop. At the same time, this cumulative update also fixes a long list of bugs specific to the Creators Update. Windows 10 KB4022716 bug fixes Without further ado, here are the bug fixes that Microsoft introduced with KB4022716: SPONSORED You can download KB4022716 through Windows Update or from Microsoft’s Update Catalog Website....

Windows 10 v1709 KB4073291 This update provides additional protection for 32-Bit (x86) version of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update after you install KB4056892 (OS Build 16299.192). Speaking of this update, keep in mind that you may want to temporarily block it. Many users reported that KB4056892 causes a bevy of issues, ranging from install errors to PC crashes. Of course, not installing this patch means exposing your machine to threats. So, choose wisely....

Also, quite a significant number of users are now complaining about sound quality issues after they installed the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update. According to users’ reports, there is a sound similar to the annoying white noise that can be heard when the phone plays a sound, and shortly afterwards. Other users have described this sound like a pulsating sound in the background, which can be heard even without any music playing....

In previous version of Windows 10 (and Windows in general), your default printer never changed, so if you needed to use a different printer for an one-time print, you had to re-select it as your default printer every time. Now, after the November Update for Windows 10, you can make Windows to use the last printer you’ve used as a default printer for each printing job, which will save you a lot of time, and help you if you’re in the hurry....

This feature allows Windows to use any kind of sign-in information in order to configure accounts after a computer has been restarted or an update applied, ensuring a user’s account is taken care of prior and after a restart. This will make it so all of the previously opened applications will be re-opened automatically once the reboot process is complete. To activate this feature, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in > (under Privacy) “Use my sign info to automatically finish setting up”....

Windows 10 S on various devices Windows 10 S is Microsoft’s answer to the Chrome OS. This new operating system is a streamlined and more secure version of Windows 10 that runs in a sandboxed environment and doesn’t require expensive hardware. This is exactly where the company shines the most as it can talk with all the major OEMs to build these Windows S devices. Microsoft has already announced that Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Fujitsu, Samsung, and Toshiba are all working on Windows 10 S devices....

The ruler can easily be called up on the screen, serving as a physical ruler you would use on regular paper and as easily movable with two fingers in any direction. The introduction of this virtual ruler will increase the functionality of pens on Microsoft’s touch devices: it can be used for measuring things or for more accurate drawing, perfect for architects, for example. Microsoft is improving the inking experience in Windows 10 Microsoft’s study has shown that 72% of users use pen and paper every day, so the company aims to make users replace their physical office tools with Microsoft’s software....

Please note: The other two articles for cumulative updates were for versions Windows 10, version 1607, Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10, version 1703. Make sure you are reading the right one. Update KB4467681 fixes a wide range of issues This update includes only quality improvements, and does not contain any new operating system features. Addresses an issue that causes navigation across eras to stop working in the Japanese Calendar view....

At the same time, this patch put an end to Windows 10 v1607’s delta updates. Additionally, Microsoft also added quality updates for all the other Windows 10 versions. Download KB4493441 from Microsoft The complete update package is available for download through Windows Update section. You can also manually install the update by navigating to Settings, Update & Security and then Windows Update. In this post, we are going to discuss some general improvements and fixes you will get after installing this update....

A new password recovery option The new password recovery option will be available in the latest preview build of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, and it will be displayed alongside the sign-in options link. Microsoft developed this process so that it’s very intuitive. After you click the option that reads “I forgot my password,” you will get a wizard that will guide you through the entire process. Cortana will ask for password recovery information including your phone number, your secondary email, or Microsoft Authenticator verification code....

As a quick reminder, the main Windows 10 cumulative update of this month, KB4013429 caused install issues, broke VPN connections, and crippled the Windows DVS player app. Recent reports have also revealed that tool-specific updates also cause various bugs. Thousands of users reported that update KB3178690 caused Microsoft Excel to freeze and crash on Windows 7, 8.1 and Windows 10. Excel crashes after users installed KB3178690 Here’s how one user describes this issue: The good news is that Microsoft has officially acknowledged this bug and confirmed its engineers are working on a fix....

If you have automatic updates turned on, then you won’t even notice that Microsoft has given a serious revamp to its Mail app. But when you will start using it, you will observe the things that have been changed. Microsoft has recently updated more of its core apps, as it was previously expected – Windows Reading and the Music and Video apps are the latest on the list. The release note for the updated Mail, Calendar and People Windows 8....

The Defrag Tools doesn’t have anything to do with the defragmentation of your Windows 8.1 system, but it does come with very important tips for Windows 8 developers and not only them. In a new episode of the Defrag Tools developer show, Andrew Richards, Chad Beeder and Larry Larsen talk about Windows 8.1 SDK and the latest Sysinternals tools, as well as the Debugging Tools for Windows, Windows Performance Toolkit, Application Verifier files from the SDK and the new WinDbg features....

This set of tools will provide you with unified APIs and tools that are designed to be used in a consistent way by apps on Windows 11 and downlevel to Windows 10 v1809. If you are indeed passionate about software development, this is right up your alley, so might just want to stick around for this one. Windows App SDK is now available on all channels The Windows App SDK is not meant to be a replacement for the Windows SDK, ....

How Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection work? This is done by acting on multiple levels: Locally through Windows 10 and its various user specific services and functions as well as through a cloud service. With Advanced Threat Protection, enterprises can safeguard their networks and find quick ways to deal with threats by using the feature’s recommendations. While this feature was already designed to combat attacks at a high level, Microsoft recently announced that it is planning on bringing even more functionality and improvement to the service....