Neowin News Feed for: 20h1

Microsoft acknowledges printing issues with all Windows 10 versions

Rich Woods — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:50:01 +0000

Microsoft documented a couple of new known issues for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, one of which is that certain printers might be unable to print after this month's Patch Tuesday update. Read more...

Windows 10 version 2004 is here - here's what you need to know about it

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:40:53 +0000

With the release of yet another feature update for Windows 10, it's time to go over the new features and improvements that are included in Windows 10 version 2004. Here's what you need to know. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19041.208 to Release Preview as the new RTM build

Rich Woods — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:26:01 +0000

Microsoft today released a cumulative update to Windows Insiders on the Release Preview. It's the one that's slated to roll out to the general public as the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Requirements for flight, assorted patches, and larger viewing surfaces

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:08:01 +0000

This week saw the release of Flight Simulator system requirements, some optional Windows 10 updates and expected Insider builds, as well as as the beginning of a rebrand. Catch up below. Read more...

Microsoft releases Xbox One version 2004 with a simplified Guide and more

Rich Woods — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is releasing the Xbox One April update today, which has been in testing with Xbox Insiders for some time. It includes a simplified Guide, more Mixer improvements, and more. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: A game of tactics, 20H1 in Release Preview, and more productivity

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:32:01 +0000

In the last seven days, 20H1 made its way to the Release Preview, a bunch of productivity apps got updated, Gears Tactics started the pre-launch prep, and more. Be sure to catch up below. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19041.173 to the Slow ring with more fixes

Rich Woods — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:50:34 +0000

Microsoft today released a new cumulative update to those that are testing Windows 10 20H1. It's available in the Slow ring as build 19041.173, and as usual, it includes a bunch of fixes. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19041.172 to the Slow ring

Rich Woods — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:16:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft released a new cumulative update for Windows Insiders that are running Windows 10 version 2004. Insider Preview build 19041.172 is now available for everyone in the Slow ring. Read more...

Xbox One 20H1 is coming to the Omega ring today

Rich Woods — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:16:02 +0000

The next major update for Xbox One gaming consoles, codenamed 20H1, is being bumped up to the Preview Omega ring of the Xbox Insider Program today, meaning it's almost ready for release. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19041.153 to the Slow ring - here's what's new

Rich Woods — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:20:01 +0000

A bit later than usual, Microsoft released a new cumulative update for Windows Insiders on the Slow ring, with the latest patch for Windows 10 version 2004. As usual, it contains fixes. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19041 to the Fast and Slow rings

Rich Woods — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 22:12:20 +0000

Today, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 19041 to the Fast and Slow rings. As usual, there aren't any new features, as Windows 10 20H1 is getting close to being finished. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: More 20H1 builds, Halo on PC, and increased productivity

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 11:28:01 +0000

This past week we saw the release of two new 20H1 builds, the arrival of more Fluent Design to Office mobile apps, and even got some more info on Project xCloud. Be sure to catch up below. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19037 to the Fast and Slow rings

Rich Woods — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:20:01 +0000

Microsoft today released its second Windows 10 Insider Preview build to the Fast and Slow rings this week. As usual, there's very little in the way of new front-facing features, or anything else. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19035 to Fast and Slow rings, pulls Notepad from Store

Rich Woods — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:20:00 +0000

Microsoft released yet another Windows 10 Insider Preview from the 20H1 branch today, and build 19035 is available for download in the Fast and Slow rings. The next version is still coming soon. Read more...

Windows 10 build 19025.1052 now available in the Slow ring with no changes

Rich Woods — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:39:40 +0000

Alongside of a new Fast ring build, Microsoft today released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 20H1 in the Slow ring. The update is to test servicing, so there are no changes. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19030 to the Fast ring, removing the Insider watermark

Rich Woods — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:18:01 +0000

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 19030 to the Fast ring, and while it doesn't have any new features, it does remove the Insider Preview watermark, prepping it for RTM. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19028 to the Fast ring with more fixes

Rich Woods — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:32:02 +0000

It's Tuesday, so it's time for another Windows 10 Insider Preview build in the Fast ring. Just like the two builds from last week, there are no new front-facing features, only fixes. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows Server Insider Preview build 19023

Rich Woods — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:20:01 +0000

It's Tuesday, which means that it's time for a new Windows Server Insider Preview build. This week's build is 19023, and as usual, there haven't been any release notes published just yet. Read more...

Windows 10 build 19025 is out in the Fast ring with a fix for Sandbox and more

Rich Woods — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:20:01 +0000

Microsoft today released its second Windows 10 Insider Preview build in the Fast ring for this week, bringing the build number to 19025. There aren't any new features, just a bunch of fixes. Read more...

Microsoft releases its first Windows 10 20H1 build in the Slow ring

Rich Woods — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:06:01 +0000

After nearly nine months of testing in the Fast ring, Microsoft has seeded its first Windows 10 20H1 Insider Preview build to the Slow ring. The build number being offered is 19013. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Gaming upgrade paths, more 20H1 builds, and a new logo for Edge

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 10:26:01 +0000

This week has brought a number of things to the fore, including new 20H1 builds, the return of Xbox All Access, as well as brand new logo for Microsoft's Chromium Edge. Be sure to catch up below. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19013 to the Fast ring with more kaomoji

Rich Woods — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 21:26:43 +0000

Today, Microsoft released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build to the Fast ring. Build 19013 includes more kaomoji, and it also includes improvements for the Windows Subsystem for Linux. Read more...

Windows 10 to reportedly shift to December/June RTM schedule

Rich Woods — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:22:02 +0000

According to a new report, Windows 10 20H1 is set to RTM in December this year; moreover, Microsoft is set to move to a new schedule where Windows 10 releases will RTM in June and December. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19008 with fixes

Rich Woods — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:40:02 +0000

In a rare late afternoon flight, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 19008 to the Fast ring. There are no front-facing features in the build, but it has a long list of fixes. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19002.1002 with a single fix

Rich Woods — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 01:30:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft released a new cumulative update for the Windows 10 Insider Preview build that it released earlier this week in the Fast ring, bringing the build number to 19002.1002. Read more...

Here's what's fixed, improved, and still broken in Windows 10 build 19002

Rich Woods — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 21:23:06 +0000

Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 19002 to the Fast ring today, with some very minor new features. As always, there's a long list of fixes, improvements, and known issues. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19002 to the Fast ring

Rich Woods — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 21:12:02 +0000

Today, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 19002 to the Fast ring. The only thing that's new is that the Bluetooth pairing improvements are now available for everyone. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 18999 to the Fast ring

Rich Woods — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:48:01 +0000

In a rare Tuesday afternoon move, Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18999 to the Fast ring. Unfortunately, it doesn't contain any new front-facing features. Read more...

Here's what's fixed, improved, and still broken in Windows 10 build 18995

Rich Woods — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:18:12 +0000

Microsoft released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build to the Fast ring today, adding some minor new features. As always, there's a long list of fixes, improvements, and known issues. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 18995 to the Fast ring

Rich Woods — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:10:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18995 to the Fast ring. The only real new feature is the ability to use a Windows Hello PIN while booting into Safe Mode. Read more...

Here's what's fixed, improved, and still broken in Windows 10 build 18990

Rich Woods — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:15:33 +0000

It's a new week, and there's a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build in the Fast ring. But along with some minor new features, there's a long list of fixes, improvements, and known issues. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 18990 to the Fast ring

Rich Woods — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:10:02 +0000

Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18990 to the Fast ring today, a day ahead of its usual schedule. As usual, there's not a whole lot that's new in terms of features. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Gearing up for launch, moving Cortana, and updating services

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 09:48:01 +0000

The past seven days have seen the avid preparations for the launch of The Coalition's latest Gears of War title, the arrival of a couple of new Insider builds, and more. Be sure to catch up below. Read more...

Xbox Insiders are getting their first 20H1 build

Rich Woods — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 01:46:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft announced the first 20H1 build for Xbox One consoles. Right now, the feature set is the same as it is for those that are testing 19H2. The build is available in the Skip Ahead ring. Read more...

Hands-on with Windows 10 build 18970

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 19:54:02 +0000

Microsoft has made a lot of additions to Insider builds since our last hands-on video, so with build 18970, we're back to give you a look at the new tablet experience, cloud reset, and more. Read more...

Microsoft releases the first Windows Server 20H1 Insider Preview [Update]

Rich Woods — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:18:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft released Windows Server Insider Preview build 18917, corresponding to last week's Fast ring build. It's the first Windows Server preview build that's from the 20H1 development branch. Read more...

Latest Windows 10 Insider build adds controls to notification banners

Steven Parker — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:51:05 +0000

While you might have thought you only got a boring Linux Subsystem update in the latest Windows 10 build, think again because you can now control notifications right from the banner! Read more...

Windows 10 20H1 builds have a couple of hidden improvements

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 02:16:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft released build 18912 to Insiders in the Fast ring with just one new feature in the changelog, but there's a couple of improvements that the company hasn't mentioned so far. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Revenue's up, patches available, Xbox features soon attainable

Florin Bodnarescu — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 23:10:01 +0000

As another week comes to an end, we take a look at Microsoft's Q3 2019 results, a few changes related to the May 2019 Update, and the death of Sets. Be sure to catch up via the handy guide below. Read more...

Windows 10 20H1 is coming to the Fast ring soon

Rich Woods — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 17:57:05 +0000

Today, Microsoft announced that the Windows 10 feature update that's over a year off, codenamed 20H1, will soon be in preview in the Fast ring, rather than 19H2, which is what was expected. Read more...