Windows 11 will roll out this fall, likely first for customers who buy new computers with the operating system pre-installed, and eventually to folks who want to upgrade their eligible Windows 10 PCs. But if you want to give the new operating system a try a little early, you can sign up for the Windows […]
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Windows Notepad, WordPad, and Paint could become optional (and removable)
Three applications that have been part of Windows for decades may soon become optional features… meaning you’ll be able to remove them if you don’t use them. The latest Windows 10 Insider Preview builds let users uninstall Microsoft Paint, Notepad, and WordPad. Microsoft hasn’t made any official announcements, but the folks at Windows Latest spotted […]
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Windows Store apps can now have “insider” rings too
Want to test upcoming Windows 10 features before they’re available to the general public? You can join the Windows Insider program to try preview builds, or sign up for “fast ring” for even faster access. Now developers of Universal Windows Platform apps can use a similar system to let some people get early access to new […]
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Windows 10 is free for anyone testing Insider Preview builds (Updated)
Microsoft is launching Windows 10 on July 29th. But the company’s been inviting users to test preview versions of the operating system since last October. So what happens to your computer on July 29th if you’ve been running a preview for almost a year? You can either opt to stay in the “Windows Insider” program […]