This week on 10Alert: Microsoft releases another preview of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (build 16237), which is a minor update, but it delivers a slew of improvements and a few small features.
Windows 10 build 16232.1004 was also made available as quality update to test the update servicing mechanism for the upcoming major release of the OS.
Microsoft has confirmed that the next version of Windows 10 expected to roll out in September won’t include Timeline or cloud-powered clipboard, features which were previously announced as part of the Fall Creators Update.
The Microsoft Store kicked off its 2017 back to school sales with great discounts on Surface and Xbox. If you’re looking to get a new Windows 10 device, you should also check these Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 deals.
Additionally, the Microsoft Modern Keyboard with support for Windows Hello, and the new Microsoft Modern Mouse are now available for purchase in the Microsoft Store.
If you’re an Xbox Live Gold member, you can now download the first wave of free games with your subscription.
Help & How-To
This week, you also learned a few other tips to get the most out of Windows 10, including the steps to configure Remote Desktop using the Settings app and Control Panel.
We looked at the steps to fix error 0x80070070, which is a common upgrade problem on Windows 10, but it’s not a bug with the OS.
Finally, you also learned how to set up your Xbox One to sign you in automatically every time you start the console.