Windows 10: Windows 10 Build 18956 rolling out to Insiders with new improvements

Windows 10 Build 18956 is now rolling out to Insiders with improvements for the Settings app, Notifications, Cortana and more. Microsoft says it is also updating Calculator on Windows 10 20H1 with support for Always on Top mode and the feature will be rolled out to everyone soon.

What’s new in Windows 10 Build 18956

Redesigned settings


As part of its effort to improve Settings app (Control Panel replacement), Microsoft is now redesigning the Network Status page in Settings. Windows 10’s Settings app conveniently shows all your network adapters and their status, but the information has been limited.

In Windows 10 Build 18956, there is a redesigned Network Status page in Settings to provide more information. You can find the status of your device connectivity and how you are connected to the internet. It’s particularly useful if you connect to the internet through more than one source or if you want to view and change properties.



You can also view data usage of each network right from the Status page. You can click on ‘Data usage’ option to dig into the data usage, limit data for the network, and view how much data each app is using.

Notifications improvements

• You can now hover your mouse over the notification toast to see a settings icon. The settings icon will open the Settings app to help you adjust that particular app’s notifications.
• Microsoft is also updating the design of per-app notification settings.
• Action Center has been updated with a link to notifications at top right corner.
• Microsoft has updated Notifications & Action Settings with a checkbox that can be clicked to the mute sound of notifications.
• Notification settings page will now sort items by ‘most recently send a notification’, so you can quickly find the most recent apps that sent you a notification.

Cortana’s new experience is now available for more testers




Microsoft is now enabling the new chat-based Cortana experience on 50% of Windows 10 20H1 machines with English (United States).

Calculator app update


Image Courtesy: Microsoft

A new update for Calculator with Always on Top mode support is now rolling out to Fast Ring Insiders via Microsoft Store.

After testing the new Calculator features with Insiders, Microsoft is expected to push them to all users soon.

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Windows 10 RTM/Build 10240 now available for Insiders

Insiders in the fast and slow rings are now being distributed the latest Windows 10 RTM (build 10240).

http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...-for-windows-insiders-in-fast-and-slow-rings/

But for those wanting to expedite the upgrade, and/or download the latest build in iso form, it can be downloaded for free from the following link.

http://getintopc.com/softwares/oper...-pro-build-10240-iso-32-64-bit-free-download/

Don't forget to check out the activation steps found here:

Spoiler slmgr /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
slmgr /skms kms.xspace.in
slmgr /ato

Windows 10 Enterprise - NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43B8YKP-D69TJ
Windows 10 Home - TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99
Windows 10 Professional - W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX

use the key you need for the build and run those lines in cmd to activate

activation
I suggest running those commands as administrator. Just in case.

Enjoy!

 

Get a Windows 10 licence for free if you register on Windows Insider

from Gabe Aul today : http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/

well from the sounds of it, anyone who UPGRADED to windows 10 Preview wont have to do anything as it already has your Serial win 7/8.1 key logged.

The crux of it is this:

• Do you want to continue as a Windows Insider and keep getting preview builds after 7/29?
• Or do you want to upgrade your Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 system that has been getting Windows 10 Insider Preview builds to the 7/29 release and stop being an Insider?

“I want to continue as a Windows Insider!” If you want to continue as a Windows Insider past 7/29 there is nothing you need to do. You’re already opted in and receiving builds in the Fast or Slow ring depending upon your selection. This is prerelease software and is activated with a prerelease key. Each individual build will expire after a time, but you’ll continue to receive new builds so by the time an older prerelease build expires you’ll have received a new one. Since we’re continuing the Windows Insider Program you’ll be able to continue receiving builds and those builds will continue to be activated under the terms of the Windows Insider Program. We provide ISOs for these builds for recovery from any significant problems, but they are still pre-release software. As part of the program we’ll upgrade Insiders to what is for all intents and purposes the same build as what other customers will get on 7/29, but that will be just another build for Insiders, and those who stay in the program will simply get the next build after as well.

“I want to opt out of the Windows Insider Program on 7/29.” If you decide to opt-out of the program and upgrade to the 7/29 build you will be subject to exactly the same terms and conditions that govern the offer* that was extended to all Genuine Windows 7 and 8.1 customers. This is not a path to attain a license for Windows XP or Windows Vista systems. If your system upgraded from a Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 license it will remain activated, but if not, you will be required to roll back to your previous OS version or acquire a new Windows 10 license. If you do not roll back or acquire a new license the build will eventually expire.

It is our hope that the vast majority of Windows Insiders who have been with us since we announced the program last year will continue forward, and it was in that light that we authored the blog post about upcoming changes to the program. I regret that this caused confusion about who was or was not eligible for the Windows 10 upgrade offer, but hope that this helps to clarify.

Thanks,
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Get a Windows 10 licence for free if you register on Windows Insider

Wow, sounds like those who are bandwidth limited could be screwed, or find a internet cafe or library to get the needed ISO.