Windows 10 Build 9926 out NOW -- New features include Cortana, Xbox app, improved Start menu and more Sneak Peek: Experience Windows 10 for PCs Talk about unexpected. After showing off Windows 10 on Wednesday, Microsoft disappointed a legion of dedicated testers by announcing the next build wouldn’t be available until next week. Turns out that’s not the case at all -- it’s available to download, and start using right now. The "January Build" as it’s being called (Build 9926 for those who like version numbers), is being pushed out to Windows Insiders on both the "Fast" and "Slow" rings, and is also available in ISO form. While not everything demoed at the Windows 10 briefing is available in the new build, it does come with Cortana on the desktop, a more polished Start menu, a new Settings app, and the ability to connect to wireless audio and video. There’s also new Photos and Maps apps, a new Xbox app, and Windows Store Beta. We will of course have a much more detailed look at the new build in due course, but first let’s look at how to get it. The easiest option, if you're a Windows Insider, is through Windows Update. You can wait for the new build to be pushed to you, or force an update by going to "PC Settings" > "Update and recovery" > "Preview builds". Click "Check now" to download the new build. If it doesn’t show up immediately, leave it a short while and try again. If you can't wait that long, you can download the ISO. This is a full build, so will be installed as if you were installing Windows 10 for the first time. It may take a little while to complete, depending on your setup. While you’re waiting, you can read about the changes and new features here (including known problems) and view these freshly captured screenshots. GO HERE TO READ MORE http://betanews.com/2015/01/23/wind...n=Feed+-+bn+-+Betanews+Full+Content+Feed+-+BN
Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 9926 is much better, but there are known problems Yesterday, Microsoft took a lot of people by surprise by releasing Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9926 rather earlier than expected. Here at BetaNews we've installed the latest build on various machines -- virtual and real -- having battled with downloads, and now it's time for testing. We'll be taking a look at this latest build in more depth in future articles, but before we do, it is probably worth pointing out some of the known problems. From playing with build 9926 just briefly it's easy to see that it's a marked improvement on previous releases, but Microsoft has helpfully forewarned users of issues they might encounter. MORE HERE http://betanews.com/2015/01/24/windows-10-technical-preview-build-9926-is-much-better-but-there-are-known-problems/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed - bn - Betanews Full Content Feed - BN
Windows 10 9926: Calculator gets overhauled READ MORE http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-10-9926-calculator-gets-overhauled
Upgrade directly to the latest build of Windows 10 from Windows 8 or Windows 7 Microsoft announced that all users on Windows 8 and Windows 7 would receive a free upgrade to Windows 10 once the OS launches later this year. With the release of the January Technical Preview, Microsoft is testing one of those systems. READ MORE HERE http://www.neowin.net/news/upgrade-...ild-of-windows-10-from-windows-8-or-windows-7
Help shape the Windows 10 experience for millions of people Join the Windows Insider Program and be among the millions of PC experts and IT pros around the world who are helping shape Windows 10. If, however, you think an ISO is some kind of yoga pose, this program may not be right for you. To get the Windows 10 Technical Preview, and the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones when it's available, join the Windows Insider Program. GO HERE https://insider.windows.com/
