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Remembering Windows XP; new Microsoft Defender app image leaks; More printer fixes in optional KB update for Windows 10

Remembering Windows XP; new Microsoft Defender app image leaks; More printer fixes in optional KB update for Windows 10

October 26, 2021

Tuesday, October 26.

Microsoft releases optional KB5006738 update for Windows 10 versions 2004 and newer — www.neowin.net

Microsoft has released optional preview updates for Windows 10 versions 2004 and newer. Insiders running version 21H2 are also receiving the update that brings printing fixes and more.

Windows 11 could be getting a new Microsoft Defender, suggests leak

Microsoft is apparently designing a new Defender for Windows 11 according to a leak. The new application appears to be currently in the preview and could begin rolling out to insiders soon.

Remembering Windows XP on its 20th anniversary — www.neowin.net

As Windows XP turns 20 years old, we take a brief look back at some of its classic features and development through the years, and some of its impacts on future operating systems as well. Read more...

Nvidia 496.49 driver brings Game Ready status for GoTG, AoE IV, and many more

Nvidia's latest 496.49 driver brings Game Ready support for GoTG, AoE IV, Battlefield 2042, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Forza Horizon 5, GTA: The Trilogy, Jurassic World Evolution 2, and Riders Republic.

Apple's macOS Monterey is now available as a free download — www.neowin.net

Apple has released macOS Monterey as a free upgrade. It introduces FaceTime enhancements, Tab Groups for Safari and a feature called Live Text that lets you copy and translate text in images.

AMD Radeon 21.10.3 driver brings hefty optimizations for Age of Empires IV and others

Soon releasing titles Age of Empires IV and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy have received major optimizations for AMD's latest generation graphics cards in the Radeon 21.10.3 driver.