Have you ever stepped away from your PC only to return and find it in the middle of an update? Such is the bane of forced updates on Windows 10. They're not disappearing, but Microsoft is employing machine learning to train Windows 10 not to update itself at inopportune times.The new feature is being tested in the latest preview builds to Windows Insiders—build 17723 for those subscribed to the Fast ring and build 18204 who have opted in to Skip Ahead. Both builds feature a predictive model aimed at accurately predicting when it might be a good time to restart your PC."Have you ever had to stop what you were doing, or wait for your computer to boot up because the device updated at the wrong time? We heard you, and to alleviate this pain, if you have an update pending we’ve updated our reboot logic to use a new system that is more adaptive and proactive," Microsoft explains.The new predictive model goes further than before—not only will it check if you are currently … [Read more...] about Microsoft is training Windows 10 to be smarter about when it updates your PC
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Xbox app for Windows 10 will be ‘more reflective of PC community’ after rework
It's telling that when mentioned in our work chat this afternoon, some of the PCG team had forgotten the Xbox app for Windows 10 existed. Designed to bridge the gap between consoles and desktops—by way of Xbox party chat, streaming features, and game management among other things—the application leaves something to be desired.As reported by The Verge, Phil Spencer has now admitted this, and says Microsoft is "reworking" how it thinks about its PC audience. In response to an audience member during his Gaming For Everyone panel at E3, Spencer said: "I'd say our early work in [our] Xbox Live stuff for Windows was well intentioned, but anybody that’s a PC gamer (I play a lot of PC games myself) saw this kind of imposter console work coming over."You could see that some of the people making decisions there and some of our early efforts were really more console-to-PC than respecting the PC audience and the things that they were looking for. You’ve probably seen … [Read more...] about Xbox app for Windows 10 will be ‘more reflective of PC community’ after rework
All Xbox One games and Windows Store PC games can now be digitally gifted
Microsoft’s service for gifting games to friends is finally getting the full roll-out, and is now compatible with PC games, PC DLC and all Xbox One Games. After being announced last Summer, the game gifting functionality was previously put on trial for Xbox Insiders and then in November went live for everyone – just in time for holiday gifts. It was, however, a limited roll out in terms of what could be gifted. As of this week, however, Microsoft are now allowing players to gift all Xbox One games, plus PC Games on the Windows Store and PC downloadable content such as map packs or skins. This is a key step for Microsoft on PC in particular, where no number of exclusive releases like Sea of Thieves or Age of Empires Definitive Edition will help them to gain market share if they don’t have a decent feature parity with Steam. Gifting will help the Microsoft Store in that regard, at least. Microsoft also detailed exactly how to give gifts on PC, since it’s an … [Read more...] about All Xbox One games and Windows Store PC games can now be digitally gifted
Major Windows 10 Update To Launch Next Week, New Interface And Game Related Changes
A major Windows 10 Update is scheduled to roll out coming Monday, April 30th. According to Microsoft, this will be the first of the two major updates, that are scheduled to roll out this year. This Windows 10 Update will be bringing new interface features and some upgrades specific to gaming. Since we all are aware that Windows 10 has been having issues related to gaming. These new upgrades will certainly help eradicate those issues. Although these upcoming gaming updates are a bit smaller than the ones we have seen in the past. Still, the preview builds for this update have showcased a revamped Game bar alongside quick toggles for microphones, cameras as well as easy access to media captures, plus an easily visible clock. Furthermore, with this upcoming Windows 10 Update, users will also be able to toggle between light and dark themes. Which is a really handy option they will be adding. Since everyone has different preferences regarding appearances. Some prefer lighter themes, which … [Read more...] about Major Windows 10 Update To Launch Next Week, New Interface And Game Related Changes
A last-minute bug is likely why Windows 10’s Spring Creators Update isn’t out yet
Spring is already here, but the Spring Creators Update for Windows 10 is not, even though it was expected to release yesterday. Technically it's not delayed, because Microsoft never officially announced a release date. Unofficially however, the reason you're not seeing it yet might be because of a bug.Citing an unnamed source, Windows Central says Microsoft discovered a "blocking bug" right at the last minute. It's not clear what exactly the bug might have been doing, but it had enough of an impact that Microsoft decided to hit the abort button right as the Spring Creators Update was getting ready to launch.It's apparently rare to find a show-stopping bug in the 11th hour. In this case, the Spring Creators Update had undergone significant testing internally at Microsoft and by users participating in the Windows Insider program. Major releases like this one go through all kinds of tweaking and validation along the way, and by the time it's finished enough to start making its way to … [Read more...] about A last-minute bug is likely why Windows 10’s Spring Creators Update isn’t out yet