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By Rich Woods
Microsoft releases Windows 10 builds 19042.928, 18363.1500 - here's what's new
by Rich Woods
Today is Patch Tuesday, meaning that it's the second Tuesday of the month and that it's time for Microsoft to push out a ton of updates. Indeed, every supported version of Windows 10 is getting a cumulative update, and for consumers, that includes versions 1909 and above.
If you're on one of the newest two versions, 20H2 or 2004, you're going to get KB5001330, bringing the build number to 19042.928 or 19041.928, respectively. You can manually download it here, and these are the highlights:
Here's the full changelog:
If you're still on Windows 10 version 1909, which is only supported for another month, you'll get KB5001337, bringing the build number to 18363.1500. You can manually download it here, and these are the highlights:
Here's the full list of fixes:
Finally, there are a bunch of versions of Windows 10 that are no longer supported for consumers, but are still supported for other use cases. Those got updates too.
Version KB Build Download Support 1809 KB5001342
17763.1879 Update Catalog Enterprise and Education SKUs 1803 KB5001339
17134.2145 Update Catalog 1607 KB5001347
14393.4350 Update Catalog Long-Term Servicing Branch 1507 KB5001340
10240.18906 Update Catalog
As always, these updates are mandatory, meaning that if you don't install them now, they'll be installed automatically.
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By Rich Woods
These are the different configurations of the Surface Laptop 4
by Rich Woods
Today, Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop 4, and while it's mostly the same as its predecessor, there are some minor changes. There's the much-needed spec bump, including Intel 11th-gen processors and AMD Ryzen 4000 processors. Also, Ice Blue is taking the place of Cobalt Blue in the lineup.
While those are the only differences, a key change in the configuration is that this year, Intel and AMD processors are available on both the 13.5- and 15-inch models, and both both consumer and business SKUs. Last year, the 13.5-inch model exclusively had Intel processors, while the 15-inch version had AMD in the consumer model and Intel in the business model.
Here's the full list of configurations:
Size (inches) CPU Memory (GB) Storage (GB) Colors Price Commercial price 13.5 Ryzen 5 4680U 8 256 Platinum $999 $1,099 16 $1,199 $1,299 512 Black N/A $1,699 Core i5-1135G7 8 256 Platinum $1,199 512 Platinum, Ice Blue, Sandstone, Black $1,299 $1,399 16 $1,499 $1,599 Core i7-1185G7 256 Black N/A $1,599 512 Platinum, Ice Blue, Sandstone, Black $1,699 $1,799 32 1,024 Black $2,299 $2,399 15 Ryzen 7 4980U 8 256 Platinum $1,299 $1,399 512 Platinum, Black $1,499 N/A 16 Black $1,699 $1,799 Core i7-1185G7 8 256 Platinum N/A $1,499 512 Platinum, Black $1,699 16 256 $1,699 512 $1,799 $1,899 32 1,024 Black $2,399 $2,499
There are a few things that you need to know here. The main thing that you're paying $100 more for in the commercial model is Windows 10 Pro instead of Windows 10 Home. Also, on the 13.5-inch model, the Platinum and Ice Blue models come with Alcantara fabric on the keyboard deck, while the rest are all aluminum.
One thing that Microsoft touted with this launch is choice, and that's definitely something that it's providing more than it did with the Surface Laptop 3. If you want to check it out, you can find it on the Microsoft Store here.
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By Rich Woods
Adobe announces a bunch of video editing improvements in Premiere
by Rich Woods
Today, Adobe is announcing a bunch of video editing improvements that span across all platforms. For starters, Premiere Rush is now officially supported for Apple's custom ARM processors, such as the M1. Adobe also noted that project syncing all works across devices, and that includes Windows, iOS, Android, and more. In fact, two new Android devices are supported: the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Note20+.
Back to Apple Silicon support, as it stands right now, you can run Adobe Premiere Pro natively, but it's in beta. It's actually missing a fair bunch of features as well, such as support for a bunch of common file formats. You can also choose to install the Intel version of the app.
Context menu in Premiere Rush for iOS On Premiere Rush on iOS, Adobe is adding context menus to the timeline, so you can tap on a video clip to bring up the pop-up menu. You can use it to split, duplicate, or delete a video clip.
Along with improvements for Premiere Rush, there are also improvements in Premiere Pro, which arrives as version 15.1. On Intel-based Windows machines, you'll see a big performance boost for encoding H.264/HEVC. In fact, Adobe says that it's up to 1.8x faster than Premiere Pro 14, as it uses Intel Quick Sync hardware acceleration.
Finally, there are dynamic previews for Lumetri presets. These can be seen in the Effects panel, so you can see a preview of the preset on your video.
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By Rich Woods
Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop 4 with a new color and new processors
by Rich Woods
Today, Microsoft is announcing the Surface Laptop 4, which is once again coming in 13.5- and 15-inch variants. In fact, the chassis is very much the same as it was with the Surface Laptop 3, also including the same USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (one USB Type-A, one USB Type-C, and one Surface Connect).
The one thing that's changed about the design is the color selection. The Surface Laptop 4 has the new Ice Blue color that we saw with the Surface Laptop Go. Sadly, it's killing off the Cobalt Blue color that's been a staple of the product since its first generation. Since Ice Blue is replacing Cobalt Blue, the Ice Blue model comes with Alcantara fabric. And to be clear, the four colors are Platinum, Sandstone, Ice Blue, and Black.
Note that while Cobalt Blue is gone, that doesn't mean that it's gone forever. Microsoft has made it clear that it changes up its colors over time. Right now, it's focusing on more subtle colors like Sandstone and Ice Blue, while it was focusing on bolder colors a couple of years ago. It could decide to change things up next year if it wants to.
The other thing that's new is the processor selection. This time around, both the 13.5-inch model and the 15-inch model are going to be available with Intel and AMD processors, and also, there isn't going to be a hard line drawn in the sand that one is for businesses and one is for consumers.
On the Intel side of things, your option is 11th-generation chips, obviously including the company's new Iris Xe graphics. If you opt for AMD, you'll get Ryzen 4000 Surface Edition processors, which are obviously last-generation Ryzen chips, but Microsoft says that they're optimized for the product.
The Surface Laptop 4 is available to order today in the U.S., Canada, and Japan, and it starts at $999.99. Those orders will start shipping on April 15, but if you buy one before tham from Microsoft.com or Bestbuy.com, you'll get a free pair of Surface Earbuds. The PC will be coming to other markets in the coming weeks.
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By Rich Woods
Dell refreshes its Inspiron PCs, including a 16-inch model with 11th-gen H-series CPUs
by Rich Woods
Today, Dell is announcing new mainstream laptops from its Inspiron brand. At the top-end is an all-new Inspiron 16 Plus, a 16-inch laptop that packs a 3,072x1,920 display, which means it has a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a ton of power.
It has Intel's 11th-generation H-series processors, which haven't been announced yet. Still, they're set to be Intel's newest 45W processors that bring all the power. On top of that, you can get it with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, so it can be used for anything from gaming to video editing.
Inspiron 16 Plus Naturally, it comes with Thunderbolt 4, an upgrade for Dell, which used the base spec for Thunderbolt 3 in the bulk of its products. That means that you can connect dual 4K displays on a port instead of one, and you can get 40Gbps speeds instead of 20Gbps. The color of the PC that you see above is called Mist Blue.
Inspiron 15 Another one that comes in Mist Blue, along with Platinum Silver, is the new Inspiron 15. This one is a bit more traditional with a 16:9 display. And despite being a 15-inch laptop, it doesn't offer Intel's upcoming 45W processors; instead, you can get it with Tiger Lake-H35 processors, which are quad-core and come with a 35W TDP. Of course, if Tiger Lake-H35 isn't quite your speed, there are options for AMD Ryzen 5000 with Radeon graphics instead.
Interestingly, the new Inspiron 14 and Inspiron 13 also come with similar options. Indeed, Tiger Lake-H35 is all about fitting more power in a smaller chassis, so that's what we're seeing.
Inspiron 14 2-in-1 Finally, the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is a bit more straightforward, offering traditional 15W 11th-gen Intel processors or AMD Ryzen 5000 processors, along with their respective integrated graphics. It comes in Pebble Green and Mist Blue.
The Inspiron 13 is available todat starting at $599, while the Inspiron 14, 14 2-in-1, and 15 are all coming May 4 starting at $549.99, $729, and $549.99, respectively. Finally, the Inspiron 16 Plus will arrive in North America on June 3, starting at $949.99.
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