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Windows 10 updates on desktop, mobile, and for Insider

The Windows 10 operating system has received in recent hours a new round of upgrades that involved both stable versions for fixed and mobile systems - update issued under the usual patch tuesday - both the desktop version for users who have chosen to take part of the Windows Insider program trying to preview the new release of the operating system from Redmond.

Windows 10 (desktop) - for version 1511 and 10240

The new cumulative update for desktop systems introduces no new features, but refinements in performance, and the inevitable corrections security updates.

The official changelog lists as follows the changes introduced in the 1511 version of Windows 10.

reliability enhancements of several sections with Cortana, Bluetooth, Shell, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Miracast and USB
Fixed an issue with memory management that occurred several times by opening a PDF file
Fixed problem related to the alignment of text in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge 11
Fixed problem with the Bluetooth connectivity that occurred reactivating the PC from stand-by
Fixed problem concerning the lack of account lockout after a number of failed login attempts
Fixed issue with DST management
Fixed problem on the CompactFlash cards management (data corruption)
Correct further security problems
In part receive the changelog for the 10240 version of Windows 10, which is the initial release of the operating system - it is, therefore, an update aimed at those who have chosen not to make the transition to the next version in 1511.
Fixed an issue with memory management that occurred several times by opening a PDF file
Fixed problem related to the alignment of text in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge 11
Fixed the problem that caused the inability to login after the password change
Fixed problem on the CompactFlash cards management (data corruption)
Fixed the problem with the loss of data connectivity with WiFi network by changing access points
Improved the Windows kernel security
Fixed issue with DST management
Fixes more problems with Internet Explorer 11
Correct further security problems
The installation and upgrade of new cumulative updates for PC Windows 10 version in 1511 and 10240 can be carried out via Windows Update.
10 Windows Mobile

The holders of a Windows Mobile smartphone 10 can proceed to download and install Update Rollup 10.0.10586.318 introducing further refinements in performance and a fair amount of bugfixes, as evidenced by the changelog which refers to the following changes:

Improvements to reliability, performance and stability
Fixed a problem that caused an unexpected battery consumption with the terminal in stand-by
Improvements to the procedure for updating the operating system (should prevent the emergence of 0x800f081f and 0x80070570 errors)
Fixed a problem that caused incorrect display of the app tiles in the Start Screen after you have completed the initial setup
Improvements to the reliability of the USB-C connections
Improvements at Cortana (corrected bugs related to the reproduction of music and Quiet Hours mode)
Fixed a problem that caused the block or smartphone reboot visiting some web sites with Microsoft Edge
Fixed a problem that caused the loss of a video recording by responding to a call
Improvements to the reliability of the share access to the Internet and tethering features
Fixed a problem with the navigation bar which overlapped and hidden part of the screen with some apps on select smartphones
The upgrade can be accomplished by following the path Settings> Updates and Security> Check for updates. The update is aimed, firstly, models equipped natively with the operating system Windows Mobile 10, as Lumia 950, 950 and XL 650.

Windows 10 (desktop) Insider Preview

Microsoft takes advantage of the Windows Insider program channel to make news more substantially character, and introducing new features and refinements of features not yet available for the general public. Even the new build 14342 goes in this direction.

It starts with a refinement of the Microsoft browser extensions Edge: starting from the new build, you no longer need to extract and load extensions from a local folder, because all extensions can be downloaded from the Windows Store. Microsoft further announces the availability of new extensions AdBlock and AdBlock Plus.

Microsoft Edge now supports real-time notifications: the Web sites (eg. Skype for web). They can send notifications to Notiche center through which you can call up the site in your browser Edge. Closes the framework of the novelties of the native browser of Windows 10 the reintroduction of gestures to activate the navigation controls between web pages (back and forth).

The new release also introduces refinements of the Bash Ubuntu  and an update to the Universal App Skype, currently in preview version, which supports the new dark theme and the ability to make the switch between multiple accounts. There is also a series of minor refinements, including amendments to the icon on the Windows taskbar and Ink present at the User Account Control box graphics.

Rounding out the picture of the novelties the possibility of using the middle mouse button to delete the notifications in the Notifications Center, some changes introduced in view of the possibility to launch specific apps via the Web site and further improvements to the feedback Hub.

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