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According to a report from Tech Times, the software giant could delay the launch of the Surface Pro 5 due to the fact that the new line of Intel processors, Kaby Lake, are set to hit store shelves in late 2016. From what we have come to understand, it appears Microsoft would rather use the latest processor technology instead of moving forward with an Intel 6th generation core processor. The company could decide to launch the Surface Pro 5 with an older processor, but that would likely force Microsoft to release another version with Kaby Lake at a later date....

Follow the steps listed in this article to fix load was canceled by an error in loading a previous table Power BI error. How to fix the Power BI error in loading a previous table 1. Delete and Recreate Query If the issue persists, check if any of the queries have incorrect DAX formula. Most users didn’t know that Microsoft Excel uses AI to turn pictures of tables into editable tables....

According to a user report in the Microsoft Community, after right-clicking on the desktop and select Personalize an error message pops-up. If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you fix Windows 10 won’t open personalization in Windows. How do I fix the Windows 10 personalization issue? 1. Check Windows activation Want to block all Windows 10 processes, except one? Check this guide out...

Windows 10 build 15019 packs a bevy of new game features, general OS improvements and bug fixes. As expected, this build also brings many issues of its own, especially game-related bugs, as Microsoft explains: Unfortunately, the list of bugs affecting build 15019 doesn’t end here, as Insiders report. In this article, we’re going to list the most frequently encountered issues in build 15019, as well as their corresponding fixes, if available....

As its number suggests, Windows 10 build 15061 is just slightly different than Windows 10 build 15060, as it just brings a few additional system improvements and bug fixes to the system. Of course, there are no new features. Here’s the complete list of bug fixes and system improvements in Windows 10 Preview build 15060: We fixed an issue resulting in some unexpected visual distortion when watching certain mp4 videos in Movies and TV on recent flights....

However, even though build 15063 is one of the ‘thinnest’ Creators Update builds released so far, it causes a couple of issues to Insiders who installed it, which are not the ones Microsoft initially mentioned in its official build announcement blog post. We’ve wandered around Microsoft’s forums in search for problems reported by actual users, and we’ve stumbled upon a few interesting things. So, if you haven’t installed the new build yet, check out this article to see what you can expect from it....

Build 16241 – Novelties and fixes for PC The Pin to Taskbar option is now grayed out for InPrivate sessions in Microsoft Edge. The websites pinned to the taskbar from an InPrivate session on a previous build can now be opened in a regular Microsoft Edge session. An issue with Windows Defender Security Center showing an unexpected state was fixed. The issue where the battery status on particular laptops wasn’t updating while the device was unplugged was fixed....

Microsoft recently rolled out Windows 10 build 16251 for PC, adding a few extra new feature to the OS. What’s new in Windows 10 build 16251s No news for Windows Server While the PC and mobile versions of the OS recently received new build versions, Windows Server is not on the list. The Skip Ahead feature Insiders on the Fast Ring have now access to a new function called Skip Ahead, an option that allows them to skip to the next update....

Likewise, Windows 10 insider preview build 20170 arrived in the Dev Channel. This version brings fixes and improvements on some of the features that came with build 20161. Microsoft Launcher v6 supports dark theme and much more Microsoft Launcher v6 sports a new look and feel, and it even has a new icon! The app, which requires Android 7.0 or higher, lets you customize icons and personalize your news feed....

That said, it is always easy to gets things working again and all of that can be accomplished using a few simple steps. How to fix errors when opening Help file in Windows 10 The error can be fixed by running System File Checker though it is recommended to run the Inbox Deployment Image Servicing and Management DISM before the System File Checker is run. Here is how you do it....

This is a great function for everyone, but especially for those that love multitasking. If you can’t picture your day without multitasking or quickly switching between platforms, you will probably love the new feature too. It allows for cloud synchronization between devices and brings a lot of opportunities to the table. How it works It’s important to note that this feature is not yet live but still part of the Windows Insiders program....

According to Microsoft, players using the service can experience 5% better framerate when playing games. While that doesn’t sound like a lot, it is quite huge for those just trying to get by. Game Mode Test Results The first tests occurred using the new Windows 10 Game Mode, but its results showed minimal improvements. There are a few crucial elements that need to be taken into consideration, however. For starters, the feature is in its earliest stages and its full capabilities are far from fully exploited....

Microsoft provided the first glimpses of the redesigned Game Bar last year, and now the company’s vice president for gaming, Mr. Ybarra, has shown off a new image of the revamped Game Bar on Twitter. The first image showed the Game Bar in its new light mode. The light mode is a throwback to the Windows 7 Aero transparency effect that Microsoft largely removed from Win 10 and 8. The new Game Bar is transparent when you switch it to light mode....

We can only give our fair guess, but it seems that it is predestined for the upcoming major Windows 10 updates, especially the release 1803. Once checked, you can find out that this is some kind of test update, probably wrongfully deployed through Windows Server Update Service. Apparently, KB4078126 makes improvements to ease the upgrade experience to Windows 10. However, Microsoft strongly advises users not to install it. Reddit users are as confused about this update as we are: We’ll update this article as soon as new information is available....

The upcoming OS version will let users specify exactly when your computer should download and install the latest updates. The new feature will override active hours. In other words, it will install the updates and restart your machine on the date and time you set up. Windows Update is one of the most important ways for consumers to receive the necessary Windows patches and fixes. However, you can also use Microsoft Update Catalog or a couple of third-party tools in order to download or install updates....

Shortly after announcing the update, Microsoft also released the full changelog of Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.545. Here’s what it includes: Improved reliability by allowing more time for devices to recover from connected standby mode. Addressed issue affecting some devices with Bitlocker enabled that didn’t start up to the BitLocker password entry screen. Addressed issue with MouseUp and MouseDown events not working correctly when using a scroll bar in an Inline Frame (IFrame)....

You can also have a look at the many issues caused by Windows 10 1511. Here are some the reported bugs from Windows 10 Mobile build 10586: After we released Build 10581 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring, we discovered a bug in the build that will cause the filesystem to become partially corrupted after doing a factory reset. For those of you who did a factory reset of your phone, you most likely did not notice this issue on Build 10581....

This patch features all the improvements and fixes brought by KB4088782, addressing the following issues: Printing XML documents in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge won’t start Internet Explorer stops working Internet Explorer is unresponsive in certain scenarios when a Browser Helper Object is installed Online video playback stops responding WPF applications stop running on stylus-enabled devices. Apart from the bug fixes listed above, KB4090912 also addresses the issue where PDF files cannot be rendered in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Phones....

Windows 10 build 16199 and Windows 10 Mobile build 15125 takes us one step closer to the Fall Update. The Mobile build includes a series of fixes, but doesn’t bring any new features. The PC build brings some interesting new features and changes to the table.. Windows 10 Mobile build 15125 According to Sarkar’s post on the Windows blog, the Mobile build brings changes, improvements, and also fixes. It brings a fix for the issue where the Call audio didn’t move to the speaker after removing the headset on some devices....

If we’re speaking about internet privacy and how to protect yourself when browsing online, there is a lot of tracking involved and also a lot of workarounds and solutions to protect your online footprint. Microsoft listens to users through always-on microphone But what about offline? Well, it seems that Windows 10 v1903 update has some privacy issues involving the microphone of your device. More specifically, the latest Windows update sets up your microphone to be always on, otherwise you can’t use it....